Data and Information Technical Specialist - 5574

1
South West
Bristol
Horizon House
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Knowledge & Information Management
£33,990 pro-rata
We are looking for a self-motivated and well organised individual to support the team in delivering specialised and technical data services.

You will work to ensure the Environment Agency can integrate, extract, transform and utilise quality spatial and non-spatial data from a wide range of business systems in order to support and evidence key business outcomes. This will be achieved through helping deliver the national data integration service, provisioning requests for data, supporting regular data extraction from business systems and publishing data to support internal and external applications.

Your role will be to support and lead on these activities, utilising your experience and skills to interpret business requirements to technical solutions and ensuring our services remain fit for purpose.
The Data Management team sits within the Data & Systems team, part of the Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. We provide leadership and services in the management of spatial and non-spatial data and models to all areas of the Agency, not just FCRM. The team plays a critical role in leading the organisation in best practice for data management through supporting technical delivery and providing in depth advice and support to the organisation.
You'll be able to demonstrate relevant data and information management experience. Qualified to at least degree standard (or equivalent work experience) in a relevant discipline and evidence of:
• Strong delivery in a team environment.
• Working with customers to understand their needs.
• Awareness of data maturity and data lifecycle
• Experience in using data tools - such as Excel, Access, ArcGIS desktop and/or FME desktop.
• Experience at working with and writing in Structured Query Language (SQL).
Closing Date: 10th July 2017 at 23:55 hours

This full time, fixed term, contract will run until the end of February 2019.

Location: The role is based at Horizon House in Bristol.

Working Pattern: 9-5, Monday to Friday

For further details please contact Nick Richardson on Tel: 07771 513 076 or by email: nick.Richardson@environment-agency.gov.uk
or Susie Macleay on Tel: 07770 596 762 or by email: susan.macleay@environment-agency.gov.uk

10/07/2017, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
20 months
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.
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes. Understands data consumption by users and in systems by applying generally accepted data models, standards and processes.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
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.