Flood and Coastal Risk Management Officer - GiS, Data, Mapping, Modelling and Information - 25302

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North West
Penrith , Preston
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Information Technology, Risk Management, Geography
£29,706 Pro-rata
We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment.

You will be part of a diverse organisation which takes pride in welcoming applicants from all sections of the community.

Acting to reduce the impacts of a changing climate on people and wildlife is at the heart of everything we do. We work with government, local councils, businesses, civil society groups and communities to make our environment a better place for people and wildlife.

This role is extremely varied and draws upon a range of transferable and specialist skills. Working closely with other teams and organisations, you can expect to be involved in any of the following:

As a Team Member in Partnerships and Strategic Overview you will support the area in the delivery of the Mapping and Modelling Programme. This includes reviewing modelled data, updating Flood Maps and providing external customers with information and data with regard to Flood Risk. A good understanding of spatial mapping and ability to use ArcMap Gis is required. We will use the outcome of this recruitment for any future vacancies that come up in the next few months.
Our team are experts in mapping river and coastal flooding following flood events. They also support delivery of flood incident response as Mapping and Visualisation Officers. We work closely with a range of partners including internal colleagues in Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) and the wider business, external consultants and directly with customers.

We work on projects that help us to prepare communities for future floods and determine appropriate flood mitigation solutions.
Through your experience to date you will ideally be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• You will have knowledge of flood mapping, ArcMap GIS or a related subject and project management.
• Basic understanding of river modelling, but not essential
• You will be able to work flexibly, including taking on a duty role – in office hour’s or out of hour’s
• You will have well developed communication skills and be an expert at liaising with other people
• You will be able to work under pressure and be able to use own initiative
• You will have good presentation skills, and be able to work in teams

Excellent communication skills are a must as you’ll be working with a diverse range of people.
As part of your comprehensive induction you will also be provided with all the equipment required for your role.

There many also be opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.

The Environment Agency offer an extensive range of employee benefits

For further information on this role, the employee benefits and the work of the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack.

For any questions relating to this role, please contact: marina.powell-currie@environment-agency.gov.uk, 07717194197

29/01/2023, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Achieves Results
Please give an example where you have set and delivered high work standards, demonstrating your drive to meet targets. Showing how you prioritise and organise tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results – refer to EA capability dictionary https://binged.it/3AAQjAM
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Please give an example of how you have addressed the needs of internal and external customers, and provided rapid and effective response - refer to EA capability dictionary https://binged.it/3AAQjAM
Data and Information Management
Give me an example of when you have had to interpret a large amount of data to produce a report.

• 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 would you approach a similar situation now?

Refer to EA capability dictionary https://binged.it/3AAQjAM
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.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.