Hydrometry & Telemetry Officer (Level 2) - 19615
4
South West
Blandford Forum
Rivers House Blandford
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time
Science
£23,963
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated applicant, who wants a career protecting people and the environment as part of the climate change agenda. As the role involves a combination of fieldwork and office work we’re seeking someone who enjoys working outdoors, in all weathers, and has the capability to install, test, calibrate and repair complex instrumentation.
The Wessex Area has a comprehensive network of water monitoring assets. The role will involve the installation, operation and maintenance of monitoring equipment and telemetry to collect river, groundwater and rainfall (hydrometric) data. Using your IT and computer skills, you will analyse and validate the hydrometric data collected in order to populate databases and ensure that it meets our customer needs. You will also be expected to undertake river flow gauging for station calibration and water resource management.
The Environment Agency takes part in incident response. This may involve out of hours working to participate in standby and call out rotas to ensure effective, efficient, timely and safe responses to incidents.
The Wessex Area has a comprehensive network of water monitoring assets. The role will involve the installation, operation and maintenance of monitoring equipment and telemetry to collect river, groundwater and rainfall (hydrometric) data. Using your IT and computer skills, you will analyse and validate the hydrometric data collected in order to populate databases and ensure that it meets our customer needs. You will also be expected to undertake river flow gauging for station calibration and water resource management.
The Environment Agency takes part in incident response. This may involve out of hours working to participate in standby and call out rotas to ensure effective, efficient, timely and safe responses to incidents.
The successful candidate will join our highly motivated and experienced Hydrometry and Telemetry Team who collect and process the hydrometric data essential for the management of water in the environment. Our friendly, inclusive team works closely to operate and maintain hydrometric and telemetry assets to ensure accurate data is available for customers 24/7. Our monitoring service underpins many of the Environment Agency’s responsibilities relating to flood forecasting, warning, incident management and managing our water resources.
Qualified to A Level minimum (or equivalent).
Driving licence is essential.
Practical skills, an aptitude for numerical analysis and the ability to process information using Excel and databases.
Adept with telemetry and data logging equipment and experience of electronic field data capture, ideally from H&T, telecommunications, electrical, electronic or similar roles.
Comfortable working in and around water and capable of working alone in remote and public locations.
You must be able to swim as you will be working in/near water.
Able to demonstrate adherence to health, safety and well-being guidelines.
Problem solving skills and use of initiative to be able to work independently in a dynamic environment.
Well organised and able to plan workloads and re-prioritise during incidents.
Possess good communication skills to work well in a close-knit team and with key customers.
You will need to pass colour vision tests as you will have to maintain electrical equipment.
Driving licence is essential.
Practical skills, an aptitude for numerical analysis and the ability to process information using Excel and databases.
Adept with telemetry and data logging equipment and experience of electronic field data capture, ideally from H&T, telecommunications, electrical, electronic or similar roles.
Comfortable working in and around water and capable of working alone in remote and public locations.
You must be able to swim as you will be working in/near water.
Able to demonstrate adherence to health, safety and well-being guidelines.
Problem solving skills and use of initiative to be able to work independently in a dynamic environment.
Well organised and able to plan workloads and re-prioritise during incidents.
Possess good communication skills to work well in a close-knit team and with key customers.
You will need to pass colour vision tests as you will have to maintain electrical equipment.
If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Charissa at charissa.crabbe@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07799 133341
31/10/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
H&T Instrumentation Operational Management
Describe the key steps you would expect to take to install H&T monitoring equipment so that it provides timely, consistent data to the required resolution and accuracy.
Manage your health and safety
Explain how will you ensure your safety and that of others in both the field and office environments?
Data and Information Management
Description - Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Give an example of when you have had to analyse and interpret data and present it in a usable format:
- What was the situation and what was your role?
- What data were you required to supply?
- How did you ensure the quality of the data?
- What were the main challenges and how did you overcome them?
Give an example of when you have had to analyse and interpret data and present it in a usable format:
- What was the situation and what was your role?
- What data were you required to supply?
- How did you ensure the quality of the data?
- What were the main challenges and how did you overcome them?
Driving Licence
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.