Water Quality Planning Officer - 24633
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National
All
All
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£28,785
The Environment Agency aims to improve water quality in our rivers, lakes and seas.
In Operations Catchment services we help make this happen. We provide a professional water quality modelling service to customers such as our environmental planning, water company account and permitting teams. Our work helps identify where improvements in water quality may best be invested to maximum effect.
We provide technical advice on water quality related topics such as water quality modelling, wastewater flow and urban drainage via our technical teams.
Water quality planning work combines data from the freshwater and marine environments with discharge data, to support decisions that focus water quality investment, or to assess new water quality related discharge proposals. As a water quality planning officer, you will support our specialists with delivering a wide range of tasks across water quality.
We work as a team to share and develop our skills and establish great relationships with our customers to ensure that they receive the service they need and understand our expert advice.
In Operations Catchment services we help make this happen. We provide a professional water quality modelling service to customers such as our environmental planning, water company account and permitting teams. Our work helps identify where improvements in water quality may best be invested to maximum effect.
We provide technical advice on water quality related topics such as water quality modelling, wastewater flow and urban drainage via our technical teams.
Water quality planning work combines data from the freshwater and marine environments with discharge data, to support decisions that focus water quality investment, or to assess new water quality related discharge proposals. As a water quality planning officer, you will support our specialists with delivering a wide range of tasks across water quality.
We work as a team to share and develop our skills and establish great relationships with our customers to ensure that they receive the service they need and understand our expert advice.
We are a dispersed team of technical experts that specialize in all aspects of water quality modelling, planning, and performance. We make the best use of technology to communicate and work virtually, meeting face to face when the need arises. This allows us to be flexible on location for the role. Training and mentoring support will be provided.
You need to be confident in data analysis, including software such as Excel, Access, R, and GIS. You will be able to:
•interpret monitoring data, model outputs and results;
•clearly communicate the important outputs from your technical work;
•build relationships with people working in different locations;
•work effectively with external organisations;
•use influencing skills to help deliver outcomes;
•review complex reports, identifying key issues and summarising them;
•shape and embrace new ways of working to improve efficiency and productivity.
Knowledge and experience with modelling water quality in rivers, lakes or marine environments will be an advantage. You’ll be qualified to at least degree standard (or have equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline and may be working towards membership of a professional body.
You should be comfortable with working as part of a dispersed team. You will be expected to travel for national meetings with occasional overnight stays.
•interpret monitoring data, model outputs and results;
•clearly communicate the important outputs from your technical work;
•build relationships with people working in different locations;
•work effectively with external organisations;
•use influencing skills to help deliver outcomes;
•review complex reports, identifying key issues and summarising them;
•shape and embrace new ways of working to improve efficiency and productivity.
Knowledge and experience with modelling water quality in rivers, lakes or marine environments will be an advantage. You’ll be qualified to at least degree standard (or have equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline and may be working towards membership of a professional body.
You should be comfortable with working as part of a dispersed team. You will be expected to travel for national meetings with occasional overnight stays.
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 part time and job share.
More details about the role are in the attached Candidate Pack, along with an outline of the how the new team will be structured.
For more information on the work of the Environment Agency and what you can expect working for us, please explore: https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk/
For more information please contact either helen.proffitt@environment-agency.gov.uk or tom.rolls@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews will be held after 28 November using MS Teams and will involve competency-based questions. For information on these competencies and the indicators associated with them then please see the Environment Agency capability dictionary: https://en.calameo.com/books/004433680aab41adf893b
We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working patterns, including part time and job share.
More details about the role are in the attached Candidate Pack, along with an outline of the how the new team will be structured.
For more information on the work of the Environment Agency and what you can expect working for us, please explore: https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk/
For more information please contact either helen.proffitt@environment-agency.gov.uk or tom.rolls@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews will be held after 28 November using MS Teams and will involve competency-based questions. For information on these competencies and the indicators associated with them then please see the Environment Agency capability dictionary: https://en.calameo.com/books/004433680aab41adf893b
13/11/2022, 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
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
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 technical 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
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 technical 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
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
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
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.