Agricultural Inspection Support Officer - 28735
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National
All
All
Staff Grade 3
Fixed Term
Full Time
Administration / Corporate Support, Analytical, Environment & Sustainability
£27,245 pro-rata
We’re committed to having an inclusive workforce reflecting the communities we serve, so welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds.
Would you like to be at the forefront of improving the environment? This is an exciting opportunity to work in our national Agricultural Remote Sensing Team.
Agricultural practices can cause significant and chronic pollution to our precious water environment. These can be caused by leaks of slurry and silage effluent, and other materials, stored and spread on farms. Working with colleagues, you will use GIS, aerial photography and other sources of evidence to identify pollution risks to the environment and produce evidence packs to support farm visits by local officers.
We are looking for dynamic individuals, including graduates, to work with local officers and identify pollution risks to the environment from farms using GIS and other remote sensing evidence. This will support local farm inspections adding vital intelligence to ensure we get the best environmental outcomes. This will help safeguard and improve the future environment.
Would you like to be at the forefront of improving the environment? This is an exciting opportunity to work in our national Agricultural Remote Sensing Team.
Agricultural practices can cause significant and chronic pollution to our precious water environment. These can be caused by leaks of slurry and silage effluent, and other materials, stored and spread on farms. Working with colleagues, you will use GIS, aerial photography and other sources of evidence to identify pollution risks to the environment and produce evidence packs to support farm visits by local officers.
We are looking for dynamic individuals, including graduates, to work with local officers and identify pollution risks to the environment from farms using GIS and other remote sensing evidence. This will support local farm inspections adding vital intelligence to ensure we get the best environmental outcomes. This will help safeguard and improve the future environment.
The Remote Sensing Team is part of the One Agriculture Team within the national Water, Land and Biodiversity function. We steer the direction, set the priorities and shape our organisation's approach to delivering environmental outcomes and better regulation.
We work closely with colleagues across the Environment Agency, with government, delivery partners and customers, and the agricultural and food sector to help create a better place for people and wildlife and demonstrate value for money.
We work closely with colleagues across the Environment Agency, with government, delivery partners and customers, and the agricultural and food sector to help create a better place for people and wildlife and demonstrate value for money.
In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your:
• The ability to use, and an interest in, GIS mapping producing accurate reports to a template and carrying out basic analysis of mapping data are essential. As is the ability to manipulate data in Excel.
• A basic knowledge and interest in farm or waste regulations and associated systems and common causes of agricultural diffuse pollution would be advantageous.
• You will be self-motivated and organised with excellent attention to detail. A strong team ethic is essential, as is an ability to work independently. A desire to innovate and solving problems will be valuable assets in this role.
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
• The ability to use, and an interest in, GIS mapping producing accurate reports to a template and carrying out basic analysis of mapping data are essential. As is the ability to manipulate data in Excel.
• A basic knowledge and interest in farm or waste regulations and associated systems and common causes of agricultural diffuse pollution would be advantageous.
• You will be self-motivated and organised with excellent attention to detail. A strong team ethic is essential, as is an ability to work independently. A desire to innovate and solving problems will be valuable assets in this role.
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
This post can be based at any of our office hubs around the country and can be a hybrid of working from home.
If you want to discuss the role further, please contact Warren.Gregory@environment-agency.gov.uk
Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held using MS Teams during April/May 2024
You can consent to be added to a reserve list, your details will be kept for 6 months and may be offered an alternative post.
Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment.
If you want to discuss the role further, please contact Warren.Gregory@environment-agency.gov.uk
Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held using MS Teams during April/May 2024
You can consent to be added to a reserve list, your details will be kept for 6 months and may be offered an alternative post.
Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment.
05/04/2024, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
until 31st March 2025
Data and Information Management
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
The Remote Sensing Team uses a lot of data and information from various sources to carry out the work they do.
Give us an example of where you have had to gather, manage and use data to achieve an outcome?
The Remote Sensing Team uses a lot of data and information from various sources to carry out the work they do.
Give us an example of where you have had to gather, manage and use data to achieve an outcome?
Achieves Results
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
The Remote Sensing Team operates as part of project TARA (Testing Approaches to Regulation of Agriculture). As part of this they often come across challenging tasks.
Describe a time where you have worked with others on a challenging project/piece of work and explain what the challenges were?
The Remote Sensing Team operates as part of project TARA (Testing Approaches to Regulation of Agriculture). As part of this they often come across challenging tasks.
Describe a time where you have worked with others on a challenging project/piece of work and explain what the challenges were?
Communicates Effectively
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
The Remote Sensing Team often has to communicate information to people from different backgrounds, both internally and externally.
Please give an example of a time when you have had to tailor your communication style to a specific individual/situation.
The Remote Sensing Team often has to communicate information to people from different backgrounds, both internally and externally.
Please give an example of a time when you have had to tailor your communication style to a specific individual/situation.
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.