Environment Specialist - 19937
3
North West
Home Working , Warrington
Richard Fairclough House
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability
£36,389
We have exciting opportunities to join our experienced Environmental Planning team. In these roles, you’ll have the chance to directly influence the state of the water environment across Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire. We are looking for people who understand the water environment and who have the skills to complement existing members of the team. The team looks at all aspects of water quality planning, river basin planning, catchment planning and water resources planning and although we expect you to have experience in at least one of these areas, we’ll provide training to get you involved on other areas of work as the need arises. These roles will be varied and give you real opportunities to develop your career.
The Integrated Environment Planning team consists of environment planning specialists and officers who focus on surface water quality, river basin planning and integrated catchment planning activities. We collate, analyse and produce environmental evidence to ensure we focus efforts on achieving the greatest environmental outcomes. As trusted advisors at the heart of environmental decision making, we drive local priorities , direct activity, facilitate integrated actions and develop investment programmes.
We are looking for versatile, self-motivated people who can quickly fit in and contribute to our busy team. You’ll have a good understanding in water planning, with an emphasis on improving the environment. A degree in an environmental subject (or equivalent) and relevant experience in water/catchment planning.
In addition:
- the ability to lead and drive work
- translating technical issues for a range of audiences
- awareness/experience of environment planning tools and techniques to support recommendations
- an established record of practical problem solving
- work autonomously and as part of a team
In addition:
- the ability to lead and drive work
- translating technical issues for a range of audiences
- awareness/experience of environment planning tools and techniques to support recommendations
- an established record of practical problem solving
- work autonomously and as part of a team
There may be both permanent and temporary posts available.
We operate a flexible working approach and are currently working from home. The role will be based in Warrington, where the team will meet in the future. There will be occasional external meetings.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Ruth Pilling on 07825377676 or ruth.pilling@environment-agency.gov.uk
We operate a flexible working approach and are currently working from home. The role will be based in Warrington, where the team will meet in the future. There will be occasional external meetings.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Ruth Pilling on 07825377676 or ruth.pilling@environment-agency.gov.uk
07/11/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Environmental Awareness
Description: Understand current and future environmental pressures. Describe objectives and standards to protect the future sustainable use of the environment.
Give an example of a project you have been involved with that improved the sustainability of an existing asset/water course or delivered a successful environmental outcome. (Think about what standards were required and how you met the objective or standard required for the environment).
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Give an example of a project you have been involved with that improved the sustainability of an existing asset/water course or delivered a successful environmental outcome. (Think about what standards were required and how you met the objective or standard required for the environment).
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Influences and Persuades Others
Description: Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
Describe a time when you had to overcome resistance in others to deliver a task on time. What was your approach to gaining their support to complete the work and why?
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Describe a time when you had to overcome resistance in others to deliver a task on time. What was your approach to gaining their support to complete the work and why?
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Achieves Results
Description: Delivers high standards for own work. Manages expectations and sets a good example to others in delivery of work and well-being
Using your experience of environment planning, give a specific example of where you have led a project or piece of work through to delivery. Describe any methods or techniques you used to help manage the project or work.
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Using your experience of environment planning, give a specific example of where you have led a project or piece of work through to delivery. Describe any methods or techniques you used to help manage the project or work.
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
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.