Technical Officer 1 (Hydrology)
1
North West
Warrington
Richard Fairclough House
Staff Grade 4
Fixed Term
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£26,869.00
We’re looking for an enthusiastic hydrologist who can apply their knowledge and skills to help us to regulate and improve the water environment of Cumbria and Lancashire. Your role will be to analyse, interpret and report on hydrology data for water resources activities. This will include contributing to prepare the water situation report, carrying out quality assurance of river flow data, and technical assessments into the impact of artificial influences on river flows and keep the Catchment Management Abstraction Strategies and Water Framework Directive up-to-date. You’ll also provide technical assessments and professional advice on hydrological issues to internal and external customers and partners. You will work closely with the other area Hydrologists.
We are seeking a motivated team member to join the Groundwater, Hydrology and Contaminated Land team in Cumbria and Lancashire. The team’s hydrologists provide technical expertise and advice on a range of water resource management projects including Water Framework Directive, Catchment Abstraction Management Strategies, and Restoring Sustainable Abstraction programme and determining water resources permits. The team also provides technical assessments and professional advice on hydrological issues to internal and external customers and partners.
• You’ll have a degree in geography or environmental sciences or civil engineering and ideally have an MSc in a related subject to hydrology.
• You’ll have an understanding of hydrology concepts, data and techniques.
• You’ll also have experience of the analysis and interpretation of data and information to inform decision making and problem solving.
• You’ll be expected to be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word along with ArcGIS.
• You’ll also be a confident communicator and be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• You’ll deliver work to high standards and be able to prioritise and organise tasks to achieve results.
• You’ll have an understanding of hydrology concepts, data and techniques.
• You’ll also have experience of the analysis and interpretation of data and information to inform decision making and problem solving.
• You’ll be expected to be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word along with ArcGIS.
• You’ll also be a confident communicator and be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• You’ll deliver work to high standards and be able to prioritise and organise tasks to achieve results.
You'll also be working towards membership of a professional body such as CIWEM or BHS.
This post will be based at Richard Fairclough House, Warrington, reporting to Cumbria and Lancashire.
For further details please contact Kerry Diamond (020302 51345; kerry.diamond@environment-agency.gov.uk) or Helen Moorhouse (020302 50613; helen.moorhouse@environment-agency.gov.uk)
This post will be based at Richard Fairclough House, Warrington, reporting to Cumbria and Lancashire.
For further details please contact Kerry Diamond (020302 51345; kerry.diamond@environment-agency.gov.uk) or Helen Moorhouse (020302 50613; helen.moorhouse@environment-agency.gov.uk)
29/01/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
To 30th June 2017
Multi-dimensional Conceptualisation
Collects and visualises information in three or four dimensions in order to gain a greater understanding of the information (i.e. three spatial dimensions plus time).
Numerical Modelling and Forecasting
Interprets data and information to forecast the state of the environment, including large-scale trends such as climate change, and more localised forecasting such as pollution, flooding and water availability.
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
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.