Technical Officer, Air Quality - 28730
1
North West
Preston
Lutra House
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£31,429
The Environment Agency is committed to a culture of inclusion. We welcome applications from all members of our community. We support flexible working, so please clearly include your preferred working arrangements on your application.
Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and skilled, technical advisor to join the Ambient Air Monitoring Team (AAMT).
The successful applicant would play a key role in the operation and maintenance of ambient air monitoring and data collection instrumentation across a national geographical area. They would be working as part of a high performing, close-knit team and would need to be able to thrive in such an environment.
A demonstrably strong technical background with a desire to learn on the job from colleagues is essential. This should be coupled with a positive work ethic, as independent travel throughout the UK is common and some level of autonomy will be expected in time.
National travel is required during most weeks, and commonly involves overnight stays. We have responsibility to respond within 48hrs to instrument breakdown, so some level of flexibility and commitment is required from post holders.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) is an important aspect of the work, and the ability to contribute to and manage the team’s procedures is integral to the role.
Liaising with other partners in the Agency is a regular activity, and attending meetings and training sessions may be required.
Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and skilled, technical advisor to join the Ambient Air Monitoring Team (AAMT).
The successful applicant would play a key role in the operation and maintenance of ambient air monitoring and data collection instrumentation across a national geographical area. They would be working as part of a high performing, close-knit team and would need to be able to thrive in such an environment.
A demonstrably strong technical background with a desire to learn on the job from colleagues is essential. This should be coupled with a positive work ethic, as independent travel throughout the UK is common and some level of autonomy will be expected in time.
National travel is required during most weeks, and commonly involves overnight stays. We have responsibility to respond within 48hrs to instrument breakdown, so some level of flexibility and commitment is required from post holders.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) is an important aspect of the work, and the ability to contribute to and manage the team’s procedures is integral to the role.
Liaising with other partners in the Agency is a regular activity, and attending meetings and training sessions may be required.
The post will be managed within the Environment Agency's Ambient Air Monitoring Team (AAMT), within National Monitoring.
The team works closely with area regulatory staff to assist them and provide supporting evidence in the regulatory or incident duties by conducting bespoke air monitoring studies. The AAMT have developed their instrument maintenance service; this is extended to other partners in the EA, including the National Contracts team and Major Air Quality Incidents team.
The team works closely with area regulatory staff to assist them and provide supporting evidence in the regulatory or incident duties by conducting bespoke air monitoring studies. The AAMT have developed their instrument maintenance service; this is extended to other partners in the EA, including the National Contracts team and Major Air Quality Incidents team.
A generally positive, enthusiastic, and technically minded individual would likely suit this role.
Whilst previous experience of operating or maintaining Mcert’s approved air monitoring instrumentation would be an advantage, it is not essential, as training will be provided for any entry level post holders.
Basic computer literacy and experience with spreadsheets would be helpful, but not vital.
Technical knowledge and experience of data communications would be an advantage to the role.
People who succeed in this post tend to enjoy the detail and technical aspects of equipment maintenance and fault finding. The sort of person that likes to repair things rather than buy a new. As experience/confidence allows, they will, in time, be asked to attend sites and work more autonomously.
The post holder will require a full UK valid driving licence and will be comfortable spending occasional nights away from home and travelling extensively throughout the UK.
Whilst previous experience of operating or maintaining Mcert’s approved air monitoring instrumentation would be an advantage, it is not essential, as training will be provided for any entry level post holders.
Basic computer literacy and experience with spreadsheets would be helpful, but not vital.
Technical knowledge and experience of data communications would be an advantage to the role.
People who succeed in this post tend to enjoy the detail and technical aspects of equipment maintenance and fault finding. The sort of person that likes to repair things rather than buy a new. As experience/confidence allows, they will, in time, be asked to attend sites and work more autonomously.
The post holder will require a full UK valid driving licence and will be comfortable spending occasional nights away from home and travelling extensively throughout the UK.
The base location for this role will be at an Environment Agency office. Extensive travel throughout the UK is a regular requirement of the role. which may occasionally require overnight stays for national meetings and events. However our hybrid working model means we work from home as well, based on business need and personal preferences when suitable.
Eligibility for lease cars is made based on the role. Check the lease car policy and consider its impact before applying.
For any questions relating to this role, please contact Ben Fisher 0370 850 6506 ben.fisher@environment-agency.gov.uk
Eligibility for lease cars is made based on the role. Check the lease car policy and consider its impact before applying.
For any questions relating to this role, please contact Ben Fisher 0370 850 6506 ben.fisher@environment-agency.gov.uk
03/04/2024, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
The role will require technical knowledge and the ability to methodically fault find or determine a problem and then lead to a solution. Can you provide an example where you used your technical knowledge to identify a problem, and how you resolved it.
Health Safety & Wellbeing
The role commonly requires a variety of tasks with implications for health & safety, such as lone working, manual handling, working with electrical systems, trailer towing and using electrical and hand tools. Can you provide an example where you were required to consider the health and safety of yourself or a colleague. How did you proceed and document the challenge, what was the outcome?
Works in Teams
Working closely within a team is an essential part of the role. Communication is key to ensure efficient and safe working practises. Can you give an example of where you have communicated effectively and built relationships to ensure the smooth running of a team. If there was any tension, how was it resolved?
Data and Information Management
Collecting, storing, analysing and interpreting high quality air quality data is one of the main goals of the AAM team. Record keeping and QA/QC trails of air monitoring instrumentation is also of vital importance.
Can you give any examples of your experience in carrying out these tasks? What were the challenges? How did you resolve them?
Can you give any examples of your experience in carrying out these tasks? What were the challenges? How did you resolve them?
A valid driving licence is essential.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.