Asset Performance Technical Advisor - 5262
1
East Midlands
Gainsborough
Owston Ferry Depot
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Information Technology
£33,990
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Asset Performance (AP) Data Technical Leader, preferably with relevant flood risk management experience, based at our Owston Ferry office.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker who thrives on using creative solutions to manage and manipulate large data sets.
This is a highly technical role where you'll be responsible for providing Technical advice, coaching and mentoring to the team embedding and embracing new technology and ways of working thus enabling the team to plan and deliver our reconditioned, revenue, capital and intermittent maintenance programmes. This is through the use of two national databases, the AIMs inventory and AIMs planning systems.
You will work closely with other Technical Leads within the team to coach and mentor other team members and provide support for the Team Leader, you will also work closely with our Field Teams.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker who thrives on using creative solutions to manage and manipulate large data sets.
This is a highly technical role where you'll be responsible for providing Technical advice, coaching and mentoring to the team embedding and embracing new technology and ways of working thus enabling the team to plan and deliver our reconditioned, revenue, capital and intermittent maintenance programmes. This is through the use of two national databases, the AIMs inventory and AIMs planning systems.
You will work closely with other Technical Leads within the team to coach and mentor other team members and provide support for the Team Leader, you will also work closely with our Field Teams.
We’re an established team which has recently been through a large recruitment campaign so there are plenty of opportunities for development. We are set up to work closely with our field service teams based out of depots strategically located across the patch. Our team comprises a mix of civil engineers, data, maintenance and incident leads, asset inspectors and technical admin support
You will have experience in data and information management or a Civil Engineering background.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent IT and communication skills who works well in teams developing, coaching and mentoring others, can solve complex problems and has an aptitude for working with data and information.
Combining an analytical mind with great people skills, you’ll be comfortable using data to solve problems and able to explain your decisions to wide-ranging stakeholders.
You'll have a proven ability of data manipulation, interpretation, reporting and the role quality assurance plays in supplying reliable data.
The following would be a distinct advantage.
Advance use of MS Excel, ARC GIS, Business Objects XI (BOXI). A good understanding of flood hydrology and river modelling would also be advantageous as would knowledge of the Aims inventory and Planning systems.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent IT and communication skills who works well in teams developing, coaching and mentoring others, can solve complex problems and has an aptitude for working with data and information.
Combining an analytical mind with great people skills, you’ll be comfortable using data to solve problems and able to explain your decisions to wide-ranging stakeholders.
You'll have a proven ability of data manipulation, interpretation, reporting and the role quality assurance plays in supplying reliable data.
The following would be a distinct advantage.
Advance use of MS Excel, ARC GIS, Business Objects XI (BOXI). A good understanding of flood hydrology and river modelling would also be advantageous as would knowledge of the Aims inventory and Planning systems.
Closing Date: 4th June 2017 at 23:55 hours
Please contact Carl Wharmby, Asset Performance Team Leader: carl.wharmby@environment-agency.gov.uk
Please contact Carl Wharmby, Asset Performance Team Leader: carl.wharmby@environment-agency.gov.uk
04/06/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Data and Information Management
You’ll be expected to Collect, analyse, interpret, record, manage, develop and share data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes. Giving examples, please tell us about a time where you had to rely on data to make an informed decision and on how it impacted on the overall delivery of your task.
Coaches Others
You'll be expected coach/mentor and develop members of the team. Giving examples, please tell us about how you have succeeded in developing others and the coaching and mentoring techniques and skills you can bring to the team.
Programme and Project Management
You'll be expected to manage, plan, coordinate and review programmes of work, working closely with internal and external colleagues. Giving examples, please tell us about your experience of project/programme management, what were the key deliverables and how were they identified and met, what did you learn from the outcome and what would you do differently in the future?
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
You'll be expected to analyse complex problems and find innovative solutions. Giving examples, please tell us about a complex problem for which you've had to apply sound analytical techniques, generate options and select the best course of action.
You will be expected to travel to field locations across the area and so the post requires a full UK driving licence. As an operational role, this post is eligible for a lease car (subject to business case approval). The role is based out of our Owston Ferry Office.
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.