Flood & Coastal Risk Management Enforcement Officer - 10022
1
South West
Bridgwater
Rivers House Bridgwater
Staff Grade 4
Fixed Term
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£27,572 (pro-rata)
The Enforcement Officer role is an integral part of the asset performance team. Our priority is to ensure the fast conveyance of water to avoid flooding. Occasionally, activities that impedes the flow in or near to main rivers takes place and this is where the Enforcement Officer steps in. You will visit sites and meet landowners who have inadvertently or intentionally carried out works that contravene our guidance. You will help find solutions to the problem and where this is not possible consider prosecuting. Working closely with our legal team you will help to build a strong and robust case to take to court. When not engaged in enforcement you will work alongside our engineers and FCRM Officers delivering good asset management to the flood defence structures of Bath, Bristol and then Severn Estuary.
This is an exciting time to join asset performance as we have recently gained ISO55001 accreditation which places us a leading asset management organisation. The asset performance teams inspect and maintain the existing flood defence structures across the area. Our engineers act as Senior Users on multi-million pound projects to install new structures protecting housing, industry and infrastructure. We help to protect the Cities of Bath and Bristol and the Somerset levels from flooding.
Ideally you would have an enforcement background and be able to hit the ground running as this is currently a one year appointment. You will be a motivated self-starter who has a strong sense of justice and care for the environment. You will need a full and clean UK driving licence as this role will take you across several county lines. You will need to be a level headed individual who knows what to say under pressure and when the right time has come to walk away from an increasingly hostile situation. We do not ask applicants to submit a CV with their application but if you feel it will help then please do so.
Closing Date: 1st April 2019 at 23:55 hours
For further information please contact the Bristol Avon Asset Performance Team Leader- Paul Mitson. Tel: 07768 006189 or email: paul.mitson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
For further information please contact the Bristol Avon Asset Performance Team Leader- Paul Mitson. Tel: 07768 006189 or email: paul.mitson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
01/04/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
1 year
Influences and Persuades Others
Polite firmness, tact and decorum are required for this post in equal measures. Tell us about a time when you successfully persuaded someone to change their direction of thought and adopt your way of thinking.
Deals with Hostile Situations
Unfortunately the message we have to deliver is not always well received. Hostile situations are not uncommon for this role. Please describe a situation that you have found yourself in that could have had a less than favourable outcome. What was the situation, what did you say and what was the outcome?
Achieves Results
Provide evidence of how you have successfully managed challenging and competing work pressures to ensure timely achievement of results.
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.