Monitoring Field Assistant Grade 2 - 19548
3
South East
Canterbury
Rivers House Canterbury
Staff Grade 2
Fixed Term
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share, Other
Operational Delivery
£19,517 (pro-rata)
Do you enjoy being outdoors in all weathers? Would you find fulfilment in protecting and improving the environment as part of your job? With the Environment Agency, we work to create better places for our diverse communities and wildlife. We improve the quality of our water, land and air and work with businesses to help them comply with environmental regulations.
Although physically demanding, the job is varied, involves collecting environmental samples and data from rivers, discharges, boreholes, groundwater sources and coastal waters. You will support the team with fish surveys which may involve some boat work. You will work alone for the majority of the time being part of a supportive team.
We will train you to collect samples and data using relevant equipment and entering data on smart phone or tablet technology, whilst also ensuring our site information records are accurate.
The job will involve driving, lifting and carrying samples and equipment, working in and near water. You will need to follow operational guidance and adhere to current Health and Safety procedures.
Visibly representing the Environment Agency your professional approach with the public and customers is important.
There will also be opportunity to support the Environment Agency’s Incident response.
Although physically demanding, the job is varied, involves collecting environmental samples and data from rivers, discharges, boreholes, groundwater sources and coastal waters. You will support the team with fish surveys which may involve some boat work. You will work alone for the majority of the time being part of a supportive team.
We will train you to collect samples and data using relevant equipment and entering data on smart phone or tablet technology, whilst also ensuring our site information records are accurate.
The job will involve driving, lifting and carrying samples and equipment, working in and near water. You will need to follow operational guidance and adhere to current Health and Safety procedures.
Visibly representing the Environment Agency your professional approach with the public and customers is important.
There will also be opportunity to support the Environment Agency’s Incident response.
We collect field based samples and environmental data for local, national and statutory requirements. The data collected provides key information for multiple teams working across the Environment Agency to serve diverse community and environmental needs.
The South East National Monitoring Team is dispersed and covers Kent, East Sussex, East Surrey and South London.
This is a field based role and requires extensive driving in urban and rural locations throughout the team territory
The South East National Monitoring Team is dispersed and covers Kent, East Sussex, East Surrey and South London.
This is a field based role and requires extensive driving in urban and rural locations throughout the team territory
We’re seeking candidates who are happy to work in all weathers and environments. Full on the job training and support will be provided by your team.
A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.
Other key requirements for this job include
• basic computer literacy
• working with smartphone technology
• attention to detail,
• orderly and good at following set instructions
• reliable and able to work on your own as well as part of the wider team
• navigational skills – the ability to find your way around urban and rural areas.
• comfortable driving a van
• comfortable working in and near water
An environmental background is not essential.
A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.
Other key requirements for this job include
• basic computer literacy
• working with smartphone technology
• attention to detail,
• orderly and good at following set instructions
• reliable and able to work on your own as well as part of the wider team
• navigational skills – the ability to find your way around urban and rural areas.
• comfortable driving a van
• comfortable working in and near water
An environmental background is not essential.
Full-time hours for this role are 37 per week Monday to Friday. We welcome flexible working patterns so please include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
The base location for this role will be Canterbury where you will be required to pick up equipment and drop off samples most days. The majority of the time however you will be outside collecting data from different locations across the extensive team territory.
For further details please contact Darren Dennis by calling: 020 771 20334 or 40334, or by email: darren.dennis@environment-agency.gov.uk
We welcome applications from individuals of any age, gender or ethnic background. What matters most to us is that you want to make a real, practical contribution to protecting the environment.
The base location for this role will be Canterbury where you will be required to pick up equipment and drop off samples most days. The majority of the time however you will be outside collecting data from different locations across the extensive team territory.
For further details please contact Darren Dennis by calling: 020 771 20334 or 40334, or by email: darren.dennis@environment-agency.gov.uk
We welcome applications from individuals of any age, gender or ethnic background. What matters most to us is that you want to make a real, practical contribution to protecting the environment.
29/10/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Up to 18 months
Communicates Effectively
It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses.
Effective communication is an important aspect of this role. Describe a time when you have had to adapt your communications to ensure someone has understood you.
Effective communication is an important aspect of this role. Describe a time when you have had to adapt your communications to ensure someone has understood you.
Works in Teams
It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses.
You will be part of a dispersed team that supports each other in required activities and tasks.
Please describe a time where you have worked with others to achieve a common goal. What was the goal? What was your role and how was it successful ?
This can be from work, college, school or personal experience.
You will be part of a dispersed team that supports each other in required activities and tasks.
Please describe a time where you have worked with others to achieve a common goal. What was the goal? What was your role and how was it successful ?
This can be from work, college, school or personal experience.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses.
Give an example of a time when you have encountered a difficult or unexpected situation and how did you resolve it?
This can be from work, college, school or personal experience.
Give an example of a time when you have encountered a difficult or unexpected situation and how did you resolve it?
This can be from work, college, school or personal experience.
UK Drivers 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.