Environment Planning Officer - 5173
1
South East
Wallingford
Red Kite House
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Environment & Sustainability, Planning
£26,869 (pro-rata)
We are looking for a motivated and adaptable person to help us steer the work of the Area. You could be involved in any aspect of our work such as:
• data and information management and analysis;
• helping protect the water environment through water resources and water quality planning and providing other teams with the evidence they need to deliver the Water Framework Directive.
• investigating and implementing the Restoring Sustainable Abstraction programme
• contributing to water resources compliance and enforcement.
• directing our response to drought; or
• project management of hydropower schemes.
• data and information management and analysis;
• helping protect the water environment through water resources and water quality planning and providing other teams with the evidence they need to deliver the Water Framework Directive.
• investigating and implementing the Restoring Sustainable Abstraction programme
• contributing to water resources compliance and enforcement.
• directing our response to drought; or
• project management of hydropower schemes.
The Integrated Environment Planning team is a lively team covering many disciplines. The team is made up of environment planning specialists and officers who focus on water quality, water resources, hydropower and climate change.
Working with operational teams and national colleagues, the team collates, analyses and shares data to produce environmental evidence that informs and drives area priorities.
Working with operational teams and national colleagues, the team collates, analyses and shares data to produce environmental evidence that informs and drives area priorities.
We are looking for someone with a good understanding of our business and environmental activities, with complementing strong IT skills.
Ideally you'll have a degree in an environmental subject and experience in environmental planning.
You’ll possess proven ability and/or knowledge in the following areas:
Effective communication skills
Data and information management
Focuses on efficiency, innovation and quality
Focuses on customers and partners
Making decisions and solving problems
GIS experience
Ideally you'll have a degree in an environmental subject and experience in environmental planning.
You’ll possess proven ability and/or knowledge in the following areas:
Effective communication skills
Data and information management
Focuses on efficiency, innovation and quality
Focuses on customers and partners
Making decisions and solving problems
GIS experience
Closing Date: 5th June 2017 at 23:55 hours
Grade rate: £26,869 (pro-rata)
Location: Red Kite House, Wallingford
For further information please contact Marie Martin on 02030 259705 or email marie.martin@environment-agency.gov.uk
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
Grade rate: £26,869 (pro-rata)
Location: Red Kite House, Wallingford
For further information please contact Marie Martin on 02030 259705 or email marie.martin@environment-agency.gov.uk
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
05/06/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Strategic Environment Planning
Use data, intelligence and technical knowledge to identify actions to deliver environmental improvement; to secure and track delivery of these actions by coordinating or providing evidence for plans, reports and other communications
Data and Information Management
Demonstrate that you can collect, analyse, interpret, record, manage, develop and share data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes
Communicates Effectively
Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Achieves Results
Demonstrates high work standards and delivery and the drive to meet targets.
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.