Water Quality Monitoring Technical Advisor -28640
1
South East
Reading
Caversham Lakes
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Analytical, Audit, Geography, Intelligence, Investigation, Operational Delivery, Quality, Science
£31,429
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed.
We are currently seeking a Technical Advisor to provide specialised interpretation of water quality monitoring data and deliver expert advice and guidance to our clients. Your responsibilities will extend to a broad spectrum of stakeholders, both internal and external to the Environment Agency. This role requires effective organization and execution of regular training sessions for team members and regulatory teams within the EA.
You will be responsible for the oversight of data quality within the team. This involves conducting routine checks, in-depth analysis, and fostering innovative and efficient approaches to enhance the overall data quality. The data generated by the National Water Quality Instrumentation Service (NWQIS) plays a crucial role as evidence underpinning many of the Environment Agency’s statutory responsibilities, encompassing the Water Framework Directive, Urban Wastewater Directive, Statutory Surface Water Monitoring Programme, and Bathing Water duties.
You will play a supporting role to NWQIS Technical Data Lead and will assist in project management and the contribution of technical information that informs legislation for the Environment 21 Act.
Our team collaborates closely with colleagues across diverse functions, currently leading on several high-profile projects involving water quality investigations and river restorations. As the appointed Technical Advisor, you will be tasked with facilitating engagement and communication between NWQIS and the wider business community. Your role will play a vital part in promoting the impactful work we do, cultivating improved communication and knowledge pathways.
We are currently seeking a Technical Advisor to provide specialised interpretation of water quality monitoring data and deliver expert advice and guidance to our clients. Your responsibilities will extend to a broad spectrum of stakeholders, both internal and external to the Environment Agency. This role requires effective organization and execution of regular training sessions for team members and regulatory teams within the EA.
You will be responsible for the oversight of data quality within the team. This involves conducting routine checks, in-depth analysis, and fostering innovative and efficient approaches to enhance the overall data quality. The data generated by the National Water Quality Instrumentation Service (NWQIS) plays a crucial role as evidence underpinning many of the Environment Agency’s statutory responsibilities, encompassing the Water Framework Directive, Urban Wastewater Directive, Statutory Surface Water Monitoring Programme, and Bathing Water duties.
You will play a supporting role to NWQIS Technical Data Lead and will assist in project management and the contribution of technical information that informs legislation for the Environment 21 Act.
Our team collaborates closely with colleagues across diverse functions, currently leading on several high-profile projects involving water quality investigations and river restorations. As the appointed Technical Advisor, you will be tasked with facilitating engagement and communication between NWQIS and the wider business community. Your role will play a vital part in promoting the impactful work we do, cultivating improved communication and knowledge pathways.
NWQIS plays a crucial role in advancing the Environment Agency's understanding of our environment through the provision of water quality instrumentation and expert advisory services. This encompasses strategic guidance on investigations and analysis of resulting data. We manages a diverse inventory of equipment and instruments dedicated to the collection of water quality data. Additionally, we are dedicated to the development of specialised solutions, addressing new and emerging challenges with a commitment to precision and innovation.
We are part of the Environment Agency Operational Delivery sitting in Environment & Business under RMC Monitoring & Instruments.
We are looking for someone who is experienced in:
- The analysis and interpretation of scientific information/data
- Excellent communication skills, including experience in confidently presenting information to wide audiences.
- The ability to explain complex technical and scientific principles to a wide range of staff and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of water quality instrumentation systems
- Good written skills
- Full UK driving license
We are looking for someone who is experienced in:
- The analysis and interpretation of scientific information/data
- Excellent communication skills, including experience in confidently presenting information to wide audiences.
- The ability to explain complex technical and scientific principles to a wide range of staff and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of water quality instrumentation systems
- Good written skills
- Full UK driving license
The role will be based at Caversham Lakes. There will be frequent and sometimes unscheduled travel across the Agency to access remote sites. As a result, the post requires a full UK driving licence.
In the future there maybe some flexibility for home working.
Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises 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. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
For further details please contact – Rebecca Hartless or Frances Houston nwqis@environment-agency.gov.uk
Note we do not assess CVs.
In the future there maybe some flexibility for home working.
Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises 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. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
For further details please contact – Rebecca Hartless or Frances Houston nwqis@environment-agency.gov.uk
Note we do not assess CVs.
27/04/2024, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
Please describe some of the methods you use to prioritise and organise your workload to meet deadlines, including where you rely on others to provide input?
Scientific Knowledge
What would your previous experiences, knowledge and skills bring to this role?
Data and Information Management
Please give an example of how you have used your data assessment skills to achieve an outcome?
Full UK Licence
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.