Permitting Officer 2 - 8747
5
East of England
Ipswich
Iceni House
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Policy
£22,433
We are looking for Permitting Officers to join our Water Resources teams in Ipswich.
You will be determining applications for a variety of water resource permits and will be fully trained and mentored to develop your skills. The role will be challenging, requiring you to manage a busy workload, consider new technologies, and attend occasional site meetings. You will issue permits in line with relevant legislation and guidance, to our statutory deadlines.
You'll technically assess applications to determine whether a permit can be issued, and do this, where relevant, in consultation with other internal Environment Agency teams as well as external organisations.
Please check out what permitting is all about in this video link below:
https://design102.wistia.com/medias/r9nquoaf56
You will be determining applications for a variety of water resource permits and will be fully trained and mentored to develop your skills. The role will be challenging, requiring you to manage a busy workload, consider new technologies, and attend occasional site meetings. You will issue permits in line with relevant legislation and guidance, to our statutory deadlines.
You'll technically assess applications to determine whether a permit can be issued, and do this, where relevant, in consultation with other internal Environment Agency teams as well as external organisations.
Please check out what permitting is all about in this video link below:
https://design102.wistia.com/medias/r9nquoaf56
Permitting teams strive to enable businesses to operate whilst protecting the environment. The work delivered by the National Permitting Service helps deliver the Environment Agency’s permitting and regulatory responsibilities.
You will be joining one of two WR permitting teams in Ipswich, these teams will provide support, guidance, training and experience to you in your new role.
You will be joining one of two WR permitting teams in Ipswich, these teams will provide support, guidance, training and experience to you in your new role.
You’ll ideally have some experience in a customer focused role and used to managing multiple pieces of work to different deadlines. You will be interested in the environment and keen to protect it by regulating potentially damaging activities. This may mean dealing with complex and difficult situations. You will be comfortable working to challenging performance targets.
Other key requirements include excellent communication and customer service skills, attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft applications, the ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
Whilst relevant work experience would be an advantage, it’s much less important to us than your ability to demonstrate the following key skills:
- Organise and prioritise a large workload
- Time management
- Adapt communication style to suit audience
- Make sound and timely decisions
- Integrate into a team
- Enjoy working in an office
- Passionate about the environment
Other key requirements include excellent communication and customer service skills, attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft applications, the ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
Whilst relevant work experience would be an advantage, it’s much less important to us than your ability to demonstrate the following key skills:
- Organise and prioritise a large workload
- Time management
- Adapt communication style to suit audience
- Make sound and timely decisions
- Integrate into a team
- Enjoy working in an office
- Passionate about the environment
Closing Date: 28th August 2018 at 23:55 hours
Additional useful information – We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working patterns, including job share. Please highlight any information regarding preferred flexible working arrangements on your application.
The role will be primarily office based. Infrequent travel may be required to attend meetings or training. For further details please contact the following Team Leaders: Georgina Snelling on 07769 362826 or email Georgina.snelling@environment-agency.gov.uk or Ellie Watkins on 07774 859529 or email ellie.watkins@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 17th September 2018.
Additional useful information – We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working patterns, including job share. Please highlight any information regarding preferred flexible working arrangements on your application.
The role will be primarily office based. Infrequent travel may be required to attend meetings or training. For further details please contact the following Team Leaders: Georgina Snelling on 07769 362826 or email Georgina.snelling@environment-agency.gov.uk or Ellie Watkins on 07774 859529 or email ellie.watkins@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 17th September 2018.
28/08/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Works in Teams
Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
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.