Flood and Coastal Risk Management Advisor - 19965
1
South East
Welwyn Garden City
Alchemy, Bessemer Road, AL7 1HE
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Geography, Knowledge & Information Management, Risk Management
£36,389
You will be joining our partnerships and strategic overview team as a modelling advisor.
This role oversees the area Mapping and Modelling programme, supports the capital programme including being a Senior User on larger projects, develops and trains colleagues in the use, analysis of models, scoping modelling for projects, as well as ensuring that our models are fit for purpose, including for future uses including informing our future pipeline programme.
Key tasks include:
• Liaising internally, to identify modelling requirements, identifying efficiencies and overlap between different projects, and identifying the level of resource required, at a senior user, project management and Evidence and Risk.
• Identify the area's key priorities and allocate the limited funding in the best way to meet area objectives.
• Set up the modelling package, support with scope writing and begin the procurement process and general support.
• Liaise with our consultants and build a good working relationship with them so we can have discussions about the best approaches.
• For the in-house support programme, they support on monthly reporting and work closely with the Evidence &Risk Programme Advisor
• Manage the programme and ensure that it links in with the other programmes.
This role oversees the area Mapping and Modelling programme, supports the capital programme including being a Senior User on larger projects, develops and trains colleagues in the use, analysis of models, scoping modelling for projects, as well as ensuring that our models are fit for purpose, including for future uses including informing our future pipeline programme.
Key tasks include:
• Liaising internally, to identify modelling requirements, identifying efficiencies and overlap between different projects, and identifying the level of resource required, at a senior user, project management and Evidence and Risk.
• Identify the area's key priorities and allocate the limited funding in the best way to meet area objectives.
• Set up the modelling package, support with scope writing and begin the procurement process and general support.
• Liaise with our consultants and build a good working relationship with them so we can have discussions about the best approaches.
• For the in-house support programme, they support on monthly reporting and work closely with the Evidence &Risk Programme Advisor
• Manage the programme and ensure that it links in with the other programmes.
Partnerships & Strategic Overview support the whole lifecycle of our flood and coastal risk management assets. We use a wide range of skills to help us plan for the future. They include the analysis of data to inform future investment plans, engagement with communities and professional partners and developing strategic approaches to future flood risk management. We work in partnership with communities and other organisations to protect people and property from future flood risk.
Through your experience you will ideally be able to demonstrate some of the following:
• Have experience in modelling techniques and their limitations, Flood Modeler and GIS.
• Apply a project management approach to manage multiple priorities and competing demands
• Be able to show where you’ve delivered success outcomes
• Be an intelligent problem solver, with a methodical work approach linked to managing risk
• Have excellent communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain good relationships with a variety of customers
• Experience of working within and knowledge of flood risk management is desirable.
It would be advantageous to hold a Full UK driving licence.
• Have experience in modelling techniques and their limitations, Flood Modeler and GIS.
• Apply a project management approach to manage multiple priorities and competing demands
• Be able to show where you’ve delivered success outcomes
• Be an intelligent problem solver, with a methodical work approach linked to managing risk
• Have excellent communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain good relationships with a variety of customers
• Experience of working within and knowledge of flood risk management is desirable.
It would be advantageous to hold a Full UK driving licence.
Base location is Alchemy and there will be the expectation to attend the office if business need requires for meetings, training, collaboration etc.
Please contact Liz Berry for any further information on this vacancy. liz.berry@environment-agency.gov.uk Telephone: 02030255174
Please contact Liz Berry for any further information on this vacancy. liz.berry@environment-agency.gov.uk Telephone: 02030255174
07/11/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Data and Information Management
Can you tell me about when you have ensured that the data/ information that you have produced or that has been produced as part of a project you have managed has been fit for purpose?
Programme and Project Management
Can you tell me about how you have managed a programme of work before, what tools and techniques did you use to ensure delivery of that programme and how have you managed issues that may have arisen?
Technical Skills
The role involves you being the technical lead on modelling (fluvial) and supporting our senior users in the management of their projects where modelling is required.
Can you describe a time when you have used your technical modelling knowledge to help a colleague resolve a problem or achieve an outcome ?
Can you describe a time when you have used your technical modelling knowledge to help a colleague resolve a problem or achieve an outcome ?
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Can you give me an example of when you have delivered efficiencies as part of a project you have been part of/ or managed?
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.