Water Quality Officer (Grade 4) - 24257
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North West
Penrith , Preston
Lutra House, Ghyll Mount
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability
£28,785
Do you have an interest in the environment? Do you enjoy working with data and evidence and want to use that to help protect and enhance the lakes, rivers and coastal waters in Cumbria and Lancashire?
We have a vacancy for a Grade 4 Water Quality (WQ) Officer who will be able to support and deliver environmental improvements. You will work with others to gather, analyse, interpret, and share evidence with to maximise environmental outcomes and manage our highest risks.
Work will include but not be limited to the following:
• Contributing local evidence to inform water company planning (AMP) and delivery.
• Management of local data and water quality information
• Data handling such as analysis, mapping, and modelling
• Sharing and communicating evidence with others (internally/ externally)
• With the support of others, lead on specific areas/projects for the team
• Work with others such as internal teams, external partners, and a water company, provide advice and guidance to ensure the best holistic outcomes are achieved
• Support / lead on water quality input to local plans for protected areas such as, drinking water protected areas, bathing waters and strategic planning activities (e.g., River Basin Management Planning).
We have a vacancy for a Grade 4 Water Quality (WQ) Officer who will be able to support and deliver environmental improvements. You will work with others to gather, analyse, interpret, and share evidence with to maximise environmental outcomes and manage our highest risks.
Work will include but not be limited to the following:
• Contributing local evidence to inform water company planning (AMP) and delivery.
• Management of local data and water quality information
• Data handling such as analysis, mapping, and modelling
• Sharing and communicating evidence with others (internally/ externally)
• With the support of others, lead on specific areas/projects for the team
• Work with others such as internal teams, external partners, and a water company, provide advice and guidance to ensure the best holistic outcomes are achieved
• Support / lead on water quality input to local plans for protected areas such as, drinking water protected areas, bathing waters and strategic planning activities (e.g., River Basin Management Planning).
The Integrated Environmental Planning (IEP) team is a water planning team with specialists in water quality and water resources. We use data and evidence to plan and prioritise the delivery of environmental outcomes. We achieve this by working with others, bringing people together to ensure we are focusing on the right activities to drive major investment in the water environment. We participate in a wider national community of professionals working in water management.
Ideally a degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant environmental discipline. Your broad knowledge/understanding and your ability to learn quickly will give you a platform to become an effective WQ Officer, who supports a broad range of catchment planning processes.
From your experience to date you will be able to demonstrate some of the following:
• experience of delivering environmental improvements using a range of tools;
• a broad range of technical knowledge together with strong interpersonal and team-working skills;
• be proactive, self-motivated and a confident communicator, with experience of influencing and negotiating to deliver outcomes;
• work as part of a team sharing skills and experience to deliver the best outcomes for the environment
• managing multiple priorities and competing demands
• working & communicating with a range of customers and partners
• experience of using data manipulation and visualisation tools such as Excel and ArcGIS
From your experience to date you will be able to demonstrate some of the following:
• experience of delivering environmental improvements using a range of tools;
• a broad range of technical knowledge together with strong interpersonal and team-working skills;
• be proactive, self-motivated and a confident communicator, with experience of influencing and negotiating to deliver outcomes;
• work as part of a team sharing skills and experience to deliver the best outcomes for the environment
• managing multiple priorities and competing demands
• working & communicating with a range of customers and partners
• experience of using data manipulation and visualisation tools such as Excel and ArcGIS
To reflect the diverse communities we serve we welcome applications from people from all walks of life. Everyone starting with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the organisation and team. You will be given all the training and support you need to succeed and you will be supported by experienced technical specialists in your team.
The Environment Agency offers a range of employee benefits and opportunities to progress your career via professional training routes including apprenticeships and degree programmes.
For further information, on employee benefits and/or the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack or contact Rachael Hesketh, Team Leader on 07833647569 Rachael.hesketh@environment-agency.gov.uk or Sarah.Fell@environment-agency.gov.uk
The Environment Agency offers a range of employee benefits and opportunities to progress your career via professional training routes including apprenticeships and degree programmes.
For further information, on employee benefits and/or the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack or contact Rachael Hesketh, Team Leader on 07833647569 Rachael.hesketh@environment-agency.gov.uk or Sarah.Fell@environment-agency.gov.uk
09/10/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Data and Information Management
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response
Description: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Provide an example of when you have managed technical data (e.g., analysis, interpretation) to make an informed decision or produce a report
• What was the technical nature of the data?
• How did you sort the relevant from the irrelevant data?
• How did you organise your report to convey the information in the best way?
• How was the data stored for future reference?
• How would you approach a similar situation now?
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response
Description: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Provide an example of when you have managed technical data (e.g., analysis, interpretation) to make an informed decision or produce a report
• What was the technical nature of the data?
• How did you sort the relevant from the irrelevant data?
• How did you organise your report to convey the information in the best way?
• How was the data stored for future reference?
• How would you approach a similar situation now?
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response
Works in Teams
Description: Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals, especially as part of a dispersed team.
Provide an example of how you have worked either within your own team or with other teams to achieve a common goal. What was the role you played and how did working co-operatively improve the outcome.
• What did the team accomplish that an individual could not?
• What was your role and personal contribution?
• What elements contributed to the success?
• Why was it successful?
Provide an example of how you have worked either within your own team or with other teams to achieve a common goal. What was the role you played and how did working co-operatively improve the outcome.
• What did the team accomplish that an individual could not?
• What was your role and personal contribution?
• What elements contributed to the success?
• Why was it successful?
Communicates Effectively
Description: Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately, and persuasively through speech and writing. Understands the needs of both the technical and management audience.
Working with a wide range of customers with varying levels of technical knowledge, requires the ability to communicate effectively, appropriately.
Please describe when you have used your communication skills effectively to convey information and ideas clearly to others
What was the subject matter?
• What method of communication did you use?
• How did you go about making sure that your message was understood by all recipients?
• How did you check their understanding?
• What was the result?
Working with a wide range of customers with varying levels of technical knowledge, requires the ability to communicate effectively, appropriately.
Please describe when you have used your communication skills effectively to convey information and ideas clearly to others
What was the subject matter?
• What method of communication did you use?
• How did you go about making sure that your message was understood by all recipients?
• How did you check their understanding?
• What was the result?
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.