Water Resources Officer - 20225
1
East of England, National
Various
Staff Grade 4
Fixed Term
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery
£28,785 (pro-rata)
The Ant Broads & Marshes SSSI, which is part of the Broads SAC, is facing significant water pressures with the climate emergency forecast to increase pressure on water supplies in the future. The Environment Agency (EA) is England’s environmental regulator, and it is our duty to ensure that water supplies are sustainable for the future. The Ant Broads & Marshes Restoring Sustainable Abstraction (RSA) investigation has concluded that a series of changes to abstraction licences are required to protect and restore these European designated sites.
We are now commencing these changes and are looking for a Water Resources Officer who has experience of water resources, planning and the legislation surrounding abstraction and abstraction licencing. In this role you will gain experience of developing and implementing sustainable abstraction proposals across unique environments and within designated European sites in East Anglia.
Working closely with senior members of the project team and other departments, you will be responsible for the following:
•Overview of all licensing activity associated with the project.
•Responding to and providing technical support for customer enquiries.
•Assessing new abstraction proposals in collaboration with external partners and internal teams.
•Providing technical input to the development of Abstraction Licensing Strategies (ALS).
We are now commencing these changes and are looking for a Water Resources Officer who has experience of water resources, planning and the legislation surrounding abstraction and abstraction licencing. In this role you will gain experience of developing and implementing sustainable abstraction proposals across unique environments and within designated European sites in East Anglia.
Working closely with senior members of the project team and other departments, you will be responsible for the following:
•Overview of all licensing activity associated with the project.
•Responding to and providing technical support for customer enquiries.
•Assessing new abstraction proposals in collaboration with external partners and internal teams.
•Providing technical input to the development of Abstraction Licensing Strategies (ALS).
Reporting to the Water Resources Programme Manager, the role sits in a dedicated Project Team focussing on water resources and abstraction pressure across Broadlands within the geography of our East Anglia Area. The team work collaboratively across internal teams and departments within the Environment Agency and partner organisations, to coordinate and deliver a programme of licence changes and provide dedicated resource and specialist expertise to abstraction licence holders and stakeholders.
We are seeking an individual with a degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant environmental discipline. This will be coupled with practical knowledge and understanding that will give you a platform to quickly become an effective Water Resources Officer.
Relevant work experience in abstraction licensing, planning, permitting or water resources would be an advantage, however being able to demonstrate the following skills is what is most important:
•A broad range of technical knowledge, and experience of delivering environmental improvements using a range of evidence and tools.
•A confident communicator used to influencing and negotiating to deliver outcomes.
•Knowledge of developing regulatory documentation e.g. Section 52 notices and licensing strategies.
•Being proactive, self-motivated and have strong team working skills to deliver the best outcomes for the environment.
•Good organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and competing demands,
•Working & communicating with a range of colleagues, managers, customers and partners.
Relevant work experience in abstraction licensing, planning, permitting or water resources would be an advantage, however being able to demonstrate the following skills is what is most important:
•A broad range of technical knowledge, and experience of delivering environmental improvements using a range of evidence and tools.
•A confident communicator used to influencing and negotiating to deliver outcomes.
•Knowledge of developing regulatory documentation e.g. Section 52 notices and licensing strategies.
•Being proactive, self-motivated and have strong team working skills to deliver the best outcomes for the environment.
•Good organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and competing demands,
•Working & communicating with a range of colleagues, managers, customers and partners.
This is 24 month fixed-term contract or assignment to end Dec 2023. Internal candidates you must ensure you seek agreement from your line manager to apply for this role.
Whilst proximity to East Anglia Area is preferable, the location is flexible and working remotely is the norm.
To reflect the diverse communities we serve we welcome applications from people from all walks of life.
Everyone starting with the Environment Agency will be given all the training and support needed.
We support flexible working which can be discussed at interview.
The Environment Agency offers a range of employee benefits and opportunities to progress your career via professional training routes including apprenticeships and degree programmes.
For further information contact James Bax, Water Resources Programme Manager: james.bax@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Whilst proximity to East Anglia Area is preferable, the location is flexible and working remotely is the norm.
To reflect the diverse communities we serve we welcome applications from people from all walks of life.
Everyone starting with the Environment Agency will be given all the training and support needed.
We support flexible working which can be discussed at interview.
The Environment Agency offers a range of employee benefits and opportunities to progress your career via professional training routes including apprenticeships and degree programmes.
For further information contact James Bax, Water Resources Programme Manager: james.bax@environment-agency.gov.uk.
29/11/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
2 years until 31/12/23
Data and Information Management
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. A copy of our "EA capability dictionary" can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
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
Works in Teams
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. A copy of our "EA capability dictionary" can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
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
Communicates Effectively
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. A copy of our "EA capability dictionary" can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
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 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 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
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.