Geomorphology Technical Officer - 23560
1
London, South East
Canterbury , West Malling
Rivers House Canterbury, Orchard House
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Part Time Term Time, Compressed Hours
Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery
£28,785 (Pro-rata)
We are the Environment Agency. We work with government/councils/businesses/and communities to make our environment cleaner/safer/healthier for people and wildlife. We tackle the effects and causes of climate change, perhaps the most serious long-term threat to the environment that we face.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Fisheries, Biodiversity and Geomorphology Team in Kent, South London and East Sussex as a fluvial geomorphologist. Working closely with our Geomorphology Technical Specialist you will help to protect, restore and enhance the natural environment. We are looking for someone with a proactive/positive approach, along with a desire to work collaboratively.
As a Geomorphologist Technical Officer you will:
• Provide advice/guidance/training/technical tools supporting colleagues deliver improvements to the ecological status of our rivers in line with the Water Environment Regulations (formerly Water Framework Directive).
• Ensure that we prevent/minimise ecological impacts arising from our own activities/those of third parties that we regulate.
• Proactively engage across the business to help identify/design/delivering a program of mitigation/restoration activities in surface waters.
• Work collaboratively to find innovative solutions delivering environmental outcomes/reducing long term in-river maintenance whilst improving/keeping flood risk constant.
• Improve understanding of geomorphological issues, and work to ensure that they are resolved.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Fisheries, Biodiversity and Geomorphology Team in Kent, South London and East Sussex as a fluvial geomorphologist. Working closely with our Geomorphology Technical Specialist you will help to protect, restore and enhance the natural environment. We are looking for someone with a proactive/positive approach, along with a desire to work collaboratively.
As a Geomorphologist Technical Officer you will:
• Provide advice/guidance/training/technical tools supporting colleagues deliver improvements to the ecological status of our rivers in line with the Water Environment Regulations (formerly Water Framework Directive).
• Ensure that we prevent/minimise ecological impacts arising from our own activities/those of third parties that we regulate.
• Proactively engage across the business to help identify/design/delivering a program of mitigation/restoration activities in surface waters.
• Work collaboratively to find innovative solutions delivering environmental outcomes/reducing long term in-river maintenance whilst improving/keeping flood risk constant.
• Improve understanding of geomorphological issues, and work to ensure that they are resolved.
You will be part of our passionate/dedicated/enthusiastic Fisheries, Biodiversity and Geomorphology Team covering Kent, South London & East Sussex. We are a dispersed team and work from locations across our area.
A major focus of the team is inputting into Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management capital schemes, maintenance of assets, water company environmental programmes, and partnership working to deliver priority habitat creation, Water Environment Regulations mitigation measures, river restoration projects and planning advice.
A major focus of the team is inputting into Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management capital schemes, maintenance of assets, water company environmental programmes, and partnership working to deliver priority habitat creation, Water Environment Regulations mitigation measures, river restoration projects and planning advice.
You will need:
• Sound technical knowledge of geomorphology and a good understanding of the Water Environment Regulations. Ideally, you will be educated to degree level or have equivalent practical work experience.
• An outgoing nature: keen to work with a range of internal and external partners and able to bring people together and overcome difficulties with practical and pragmatic solutions.
• Enthusiasm: you will be passionate about biodiversity and able to communicate and influence effectively.
• A drive to learn and develop: You will have evidence of on-going learning and development/CPD on relevant policy and practice
You may also have some of the following: knowledge and awareness of river restoration techniques.
• Sound technical knowledge of geomorphology and a good understanding of the Water Environment Regulations. Ideally, you will be educated to degree level or have equivalent practical work experience.
• An outgoing nature: keen to work with a range of internal and external partners and able to bring people together and overcome difficulties with practical and pragmatic solutions.
• Enthusiasm: you will be passionate about biodiversity and able to communicate and influence effectively.
• A drive to learn and develop: You will have evidence of on-going learning and development/CPD on relevant policy and practice
You may also have some of the following: knowledge and awareness of river restoration techniques.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer/valuing a diverse workforce. Appliations encouraged from all sections of the community/welcoming flexible working patterns for our roles, including job share, please include information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
You will be welcomed/supported by the team/given all the training/guidance needed to succeed.
We offer an extensive range of employee benefits details of which can be found in the candidate pack.
Although the role will be based at one of our area offices (Addington, West Malling,/Canterbury, Kent), we are amenable to working from home/other offices and welcome discussions with candidates about preferred ways of working/locations.
Interviews in early September 2022.
For further details please contact Alice Pinfold – alice.pinfold@environment-agency.gov.uk on 02084746653 or Jo Heisse – Joanna.heisse@environment-agency.gov.uk
You will be welcomed/supported by the team/given all the training/guidance needed to succeed.
We offer an extensive range of employee benefits details of which can be found in the candidate pack.
Although the role will be based at one of our area offices (Addington, West Malling,/Canterbury, Kent), we are amenable to working from home/other offices and welcome discussions with candidates about preferred ways of working/locations.
Interviews in early September 2022.
For further details please contact Alice Pinfold – alice.pinfold@environment-agency.gov.uk on 02084746653 or Jo Heisse – Joanna.heisse@environment-agency.gov.uk
29/08/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Communicates Effectively
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary" which can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Achieves Results
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary" which can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Influences and Persuades Others
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary" which can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Presents 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.
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Presents 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.
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 answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary" which can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Full UK Driving Lincence
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.