Fisheries Technical Officer
2
West Midlands
Shrewsbury
Hafren House
Staff Grade 4
Fixed Term
Full Time
Other
£26,869.00
We are looking for an exceptionally talented Fisheries Technical Officer to join our Fisheries Biodiversity and Geomorphology (FBG) Team in Shrewsbury.
As part of our team you’ll get involved in river habitat improvement schemes and a variety of partnership projects aimed at delivering WFD outcomes and enhancing biodiversity.
You'll provide expert technical input to projects and provide project management role on behalf of the Environment Agency. You'll also provide high quality advice to a variety of customers; this will cover work such as fish passage improvements, FCRM schemes and maintenance, planning applications, hydropower, land drainage consents and fisheries management advice.
As part of our team you’ll get involved in river habitat improvement schemes and a variety of partnership projects aimed at delivering WFD outcomes and enhancing biodiversity.
You'll provide expert technical input to projects and provide project management role on behalf of the Environment Agency. You'll also provide high quality advice to a variety of customers; this will cover work such as fish passage improvements, FCRM schemes and maintenance, planning applications, hydropower, land drainage consents and fisheries management advice.
You'll join a friendly, passionate and high performing team working with a mix of rural and urban, upland and lowland rivers, species and habitats.
The team delivers a range of WFD improvement projects which may require your advice and support.
The team also supports other internal and external partners to enhance the rivers, estuaries and wetlands, focusing on delivering our Water Framework Directive local priorities to create sustainable habitat and improved ecology.
The team delivers a range of WFD improvement projects which may require your advice and support.
The team also supports other internal and external partners to enhance the rivers, estuaries and wetlands, focusing on delivering our Water Framework Directive local priorities to create sustainable habitat and improved ecology.
We're seeking technical officers with field and office-based experience and a proven ability of delivering, fisheries and/or conservation work.
You'll have a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline as well as being able to demonstrate the following:
• excellent positive communications, influencing and persuasion skills
• the ability to build, develop and nurture relationships
• Project Management experience
• full UK driving licence required
• experience in fisheries regulation, management and enforcement operations
• strong organisational skills, self starting and able to work independently planning, and delivering own workload and able to work as part of a team.
You'll have a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline as well as being able to demonstrate the following:
• excellent positive communications, influencing and persuasion skills
• the ability to build, develop and nurture relationships
• Project Management experience
• full UK driving licence required
• experience in fisheries regulation, management and enforcement operations
• strong organisational skills, self starting and able to work independently planning, and delivering own workload and able to work as part of a team.
Location: Hafren House, Shrewsbury
Fixed until 31 July 2017
For further information please contact the FBG Team Leader Kirsty Gilmour via email at
kirsty.gilmour@environment-agency.gov.uk or by phone on 07825 193 623 or alternatively you can contact the team's Fisheries Technical Specialist Chris Bainger at chris.bainger@environment-agency.gov.uk or by phone on 07710903489.
For further information you can also download the candidate pack
There are two posts - one permanent Grade 3 post, and one temporary G4 post available. Please contact the team leader for further information.
Fixed until 31 July 2017
For further information please contact the FBG Team Leader Kirsty Gilmour via email at
kirsty.gilmour@environment-agency.gov.uk or by phone on 07825 193 623 or alternatively you can contact the team's Fisheries Technical Specialist Chris Bainger at chris.bainger@environment-agency.gov.uk or by phone on 07710903489.
For further information you can also download the candidate pack
There are two posts - one permanent Grade 3 post, and one temporary G4 post available. Please contact the team leader for further information.
08/02/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
1 temporary post end of July 2017 and one permanent post (G3)
Manages Self
Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach.
Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency
What is it that you find most interesting about this role? and, why are you the best person for the job?
Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency
What is it that you find most interesting about this role? and, why are you the best person for the job?
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
Please provide examples of how you demonstrate the following:
- delivered value for money for people and the environment
- delivered environmental improvements
- identified and implemented different ways of working, learned from other teams and in turn shared learning with others
- set priorities, analysed and used evidence to evaluate options before making well reasoned, justifiable decisions
- sought information, resources and support from others inside and outside you immediate team to help achieve results.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Please provide examples of how you demonstrate the following:
- delivered value for money for people and the environment
- delivered environmental improvements
- identified and implemented different ways of working, learned from other teams and in turn shared learning with others
- set priorities, analysed and used evidence to evaluate options before making well reasoned, justifiable decisions
- sought information, resources and support from others inside and outside you immediate team to help achieve results.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Please provide examples of how you demonstrate the following:
- Engage people by leading effective communication
- contribute ideas and demonstrate leadership by motivating people
- communicate using appropriate styles, methods and timing to maximise understanding and impact
Please provide examples of how you demonstrate the following:
- Engage people by leading effective communication
- contribute ideas and demonstrate leadership by motivating people
- communicate using appropriate styles, methods and timing to maximise understanding and impact
Influences and Persuades Others
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
Please provide examples of how you demonstrate the following;
- present a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging the, to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone have failed.
Please provide examples of how you demonstrate the following;
- present a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging the, to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone have failed.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
Please provide examples of how you demonstrate the following;
- customer focus and understanding
- delivering a quality service as well as value for money
- political awareness and an overall understanding of the needs of our customers
- effectively manage expectations
Please provide examples of how you demonstrate the following;
- customer focus and understanding
- delivering a quality service as well as value for money
- political awareness and an overall understanding of the needs of our customers
- effectively manage expectations
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.