Senior Environmental Monitoring Officer - 25253
1
South East
West Malling
Orchard House
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery
£37,462
We are the Environment Agency. We work with government, local councils, water companies, businesses, and communities to make our environment cleaner, safer, and healthier for people and wildlife.
We have an exciting new opportunity to help us develop the way we work with Citizen Science organisations to achieve better environmental outcomes in Kent & South London. We want to make the best use of the widest range of monitoring data available and value the important contribution that citizen science can offer.
You will be enthusiastic & highly motivated, with freshwater ecological experience. In this role you will:
• Lead and engage with our citizen science partnership groups
• Provide technical help on monitoring programmes for ecology and water quality, whilst ensuring all data collected is of the highest quality with consistent standards.
• Help with citizen science innovations and development of integrated platforms for data storage and sharing across partner organisations.
• Work closely with existing catchment partnerships and teams within our local area.
• Work with the national working group, sharing learning and best practice from national pilot catchments
• Feedback from the successes and challenges you experience to help us develop an effective and consistent approach to this important work
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
We have an exciting new opportunity to help us develop the way we work with Citizen Science organisations to achieve better environmental outcomes in Kent & South London. We want to make the best use of the widest range of monitoring data available and value the important contribution that citizen science can offer.
You will be enthusiastic & highly motivated, with freshwater ecological experience. In this role you will:
• Lead and engage with our citizen science partnership groups
• Provide technical help on monitoring programmes for ecology and water quality, whilst ensuring all data collected is of the highest quality with consistent standards.
• Help with citizen science innovations and development of integrated platforms for data storage and sharing across partner organisations.
• Work closely with existing catchment partnerships and teams within our local area.
• Work with the national working group, sharing learning and best practice from national pilot catchments
• Feedback from the successes and challenges you experience to help us develop an effective and consistent approach to this important work
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
Our friendly and dedicated Analysis & Reporting team collect, analyse and interpret freshwater environmental data to inform a range of legislative, national & local requirements.
We are skilled in monitoring fieldwork and lab work and use our expertise to assess a wide variety of ecology, water quality & fisheries data from a range of sources. Our customers rely on the evidence we provide to help the delivery of local and national environmental improvements.
We are skilled in monitoring fieldwork and lab work and use our expertise to assess a wide variety of ecology, water quality & fisheries data from a range of sources. Our customers rely on the evidence we provide to help the delivery of local and national environmental improvements.
You will have experience of freshwater ecological field work, lab work, analysis, interpretation of ecological data sets.
You will be qualified to a higher education level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
You will also:
• use your expertise to communicate, influence colleague, partnership working to maximise outcomes for the environment.
• be experienced in planning & leading freshwater monitoring programmes, with ability to identify freshwater macro-invertebrates
• have an appreciation of the use and application of innovative ways of monitoring the freshwater environment including an understanding of citizen science
• have great communication skills, experience of working effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, partners
• have used data and evidence to influence and effect change for positive environmental outcomes
• have well-proven use of appropriate data tools for statistical analysis, interpretation & presentation of freshwater ecological data
• possess a full driving licence and be able to swim
You will be qualified to a higher education level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
You will also:
• use your expertise to communicate, influence colleague, partnership working to maximise outcomes for the environment.
• be experienced in planning & leading freshwater monitoring programmes, with ability to identify freshwater macro-invertebrates
• have an appreciation of the use and application of innovative ways of monitoring the freshwater environment including an understanding of citizen science
• have great communication skills, experience of working effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, partners
• have used data and evidence to influence and effect change for positive environmental outcomes
• have well-proven use of appropriate data tools for statistical analysis, interpretation & presentation of freshwater ecological data
• possess a full driving licence and be able to swim
We value a diverse workforce and are fully committed to being an inclusive employer.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community, welcoming flexible working patterns for our roles, including job-share to help you strike a good balance between your work and personal life. Please include information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We will encourage you to keep developing your skills and professional knowledge throughout your career.
This role is based in Orchard House, Addington, although travelling to field locations across the area is required for which transport will be provided.
Interviews will be in early February.
To find out more please contact – Claire Gladdy on 07770 476641 or email: claire.gladdy@environment-agency.gov.uk
Download the candidate pack for more information.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community, welcoming flexible working patterns for our roles, including job-share to help you strike a good balance between your work and personal life. Please include information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We will encourage you to keep developing your skills and professional knowledge throughout your career.
This role is based in Orchard House, Addington, although travelling to field locations across the area is required for which transport will be provided.
Interviews will be in early February.
To find out more please contact – Claire Gladdy on 07770 476641 or email: claire.gladdy@environment-agency.gov.uk
Download the candidate pack for more information.
30/01/2023, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Data and Information Management
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):
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
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):
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Scientific Knowledge
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):
Applies scientific knowledge (various disciplines, depending on team role) to provide sound, science-based evidence to our internal and external customers.
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):
Applies scientific knowledge (various disciplines, depending on team role) to provide sound, science-based evidence to our internal and external customers.
Customer and Partner Relations
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):
Consults and collaborates with Customers and Partners effectively through awareness raising, education and combined projects, ensuring buy-in to initiatives and the beneficial promotion of the Environment Agency’s duties and policies.
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):
Consults and collaborates with Customers and Partners effectively through awareness raising, education and combined projects, ensuring buy-in to initiatives and the beneficial promotion of the Environment Agency’s duties and policies.
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):
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 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):
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.
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.
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.
Full IK Driving 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.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.