Flood Risk Data and Evidence Officer - 4708
4
Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds , York
Coverdale House, Lateral
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Knowledge & Information Management
£26,869
We have a number of vacancies available in our Leeds or York offices. You'll be responsible for coordinating, managing and analysing Yorkshires Flood Risk Data. We're looking for enthusiastic, organised, technical people who care about using spatial data to protect communities at risk. You'll be part of the Flood and Coastal Risk Management department covering the whole of Yorkshire. We're recruiting to strengthen our Flood Risk Data and Evidence, improving the way we understand and manage flood risk. At Grade 4 we're looking for people with experience of working with Flood Risk data, able to work independently and capable of leading a technical work stream.
Our Partnership and Strategic Overview teams develop the technical knowledge needed to deliver a strategic overview of flooding, providing compelling evidence to support our vital Flood Risk work. The Data and Evidence team coordinate the use of spatial data across the Area through strong data management and technical support, turning data into useable information. These jobs are a blend of permanent and fixed term.
You’ll be highly organised, with an efficient and logical approach to data management and workload prioritisation. You’ll also need to be someone who can work as part of a successful team to deliver real improvements.
These roles all require strong GIS skills and experience and the ability to support the following work areas:
• Creating flood risk management data products
• Supporting programme and project delivery with technical knowledge and skills
• Dealing with Requests for Information from internal colleagues, external partners and members of the public
• Data systems, management and quality control
• Spatial data analysis with ArcGIS, Mapedit, FME, Microsoft Excel
These roles all require strong GIS skills and experience and the ability to support the following work areas:
• Creating flood risk management data products
• Supporting programme and project delivery with technical knowledge and skills
• Dealing with Requests for Information from internal colleagues, external partners and members of the public
• Data systems, management and quality control
• Spatial data analysis with ArcGIS, Mapedit, FME, Microsoft Excel
Closing Date: 2nd April 2017 at 23:55 hours
These roles are a mixture of permanent and fixed term opportunities and can be based in Leeds or York.
For further details please contact Paul Smith on 07900652097 or by email: paul.msmith@environment-agency.gov.uk
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
These roles are a mixture of permanent and fixed term opportunities and can be based in Leeds or York.
For further details please contact Paul Smith on 07900652097 or by email: paul.msmith@environment-agency.gov.uk
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
02/04/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
Tell us about a time when you delivered a technical piece of work. What were the challenges? How did you overcome them?
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Describe a time when you've used your technical knowledge to support Customer and Partners.
Data and Information Management
Give an example of when you've used your data and information management skills to support a Flood Risk or similar outcome.
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.