Water Quality Officer G4 - Yorkshire - 11107

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Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds
Lateral
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Business Management & Improvement, Environment & Sustainability, Governance, Operational Delivery, Analytical
£27,572
We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment.
We look after the water environment, land quality, promote sustainable land management and help protect and enhance wildlife habitats. We also work closely with businesses to help them comply with environmental regulations.
Area Integrated Environment Planning (IEP) are a multi-functional team that work across area teams to ensure that the work we do is delivered in an integrated way and that we embrace catchment leadership as an area. The work areas we cover are – Water Resources, Water Quality, Regulated Industry, Catchment Planning and Water Framework Directive (WFD).

We make sure that we have the right evidence to deliver the best for the environment

We are looking for an enthusiastic water quality planner who understands rivers, lakes, groundwater and coastal waters enough to help identify relevant environmental improvements needed. You will be joining our IEP team based in Leeds. Your background will enable you to quickly grow into a reliable water quality officer with skills to help us influence water quality planning and performance processes.
The IEP team is predominantly a water planning team with specialists in water quality, water resources, river basin and catchment planning. A key team feature is their ability to work with other teams and external partners, bringing people together to agree clear direction and facilitate integrated action. The team provides high quality evidence for internal/external partners. The team comprises of experts at the heart of environmental decision making, technically adept; focussed on driving collective delivery.
We are seeking an individual with a degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant environmental discipline. This will be coupled with knowledge and understanding that will give you a platform to quickly become an effective water quality planning officer, who supports a broad range of catchment planning processes.

From your experience to date you will be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• experience of delivering environmental improvements using a range of tools;
• a broad range of technical knowledge together with strong interpersonal and team-working skills;
• be proactive, self-motivated and a confident communicator, used to influencing and negotiating to deliver outcomes;
• work as part of a team sharing skills and experience to deliver the best outcomes for the environment
• managing multiple priorities and competing demands
• working & communicating with a range of customers and partners
To reflecting the diverse communities we serve we welcome applications from people from all walks of life. Everyone starting with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all of the training and support you need to succeed.
The Environment Agency offers a range of employee benefits and opportunities to progress your career via professional training routes including apprenticeships and degree programmes.
For further information, on employee benefits and/or the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack or contact Claire Dickinson at Claire.dickinson@environment-agency.gov.uk or National Workforce Co-ordination team at EANWC@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews will be held in Leeds week commencing 01/07/2018.

23/06/2019, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Data and Information Management
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response

Description: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.

Provide an example of when you have managed technical data (e.g. analysis, interpretation) to make an informed decision or produce a report

• What was the technical nature of the data
• How did you sort the relevant from the irrelevant data?
• How did you organise your report to convey the information in the best way?
• How was the data stored for future reference?
• How would you approach a similar situation now?

You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response
Works in Teams
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response

Description: Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals, especially as part of a dispersed team.

Provide an example of how you have worked either within your own team or with other teams to achieve a common goal, what was the role you played and how did working co-operatively improve the outcome.

• What did the team accomplish that an individual could not?
• What was your role and personal contribution?
• What elements contributed to the success?
• Why was it successful?

You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response
Communicates Effectively
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response

Description: Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing. Understands the needs of both the technical and management audience.

Working with a wide range of customers with varying levels of technical knowledge, requires the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately. You will be expected to communicate and engage with others effectively through speech and writing.

Please describe when you have used your communication skills effectively to convey information and ideas clearly to others

• What was the subject matter?
• What method of communication did you use?
• How did you go about making sure that your message was understood by all recipients?
• How did you check their understanding?
• What was the result?

You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response
Manage your environmental impact
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
Description: Making sure that your own behaviour and the way you work reduces risks to the environment.
Displays good working knowledge of current environmental rules, procedures and practice applicable to the role and tasks performed

In the Integrated Environmental Planning teams we work across many areas of the business with an aim to identify environmental improvements. Please give an example of a scheme or project you have been involved with where Water Quality data has been key in providing detailed information in order to achieve a successful outcome.

• Describe the scheme or project
• Explain the type of data being collected and what analysis you performed
• How did you use this data to inform the project
• Did you have any challenges to overcome
• What was the overall outcome of the project

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.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.