Environmental Monitoring Officer 2 (Analysis and Reporting) - 13579
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East Midlands
Nottingham
Trentside Offices
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery, Science
£22,792
We’re looking for a highly motivated professional with a strong interest and knowledge in freshwater ecology and the environment to join the team and work in the following areas;
•Identification of freshwater invertebrate samples in the laboratory,
•Collection of environmental data such as freshwater invertebrate samples, freshwater macrophyte surveys and fish surveys.
•Office based data processing, validation and quality assurance.
•Data interpretation and report writing to influence and support environmental planning and decision making.
The post will also include assisting with non-routine investigational work and environmental incident response.
•Identification of freshwater invertebrate samples in the laboratory,
•Collection of environmental data such as freshwater invertebrate samples, freshwater macrophyte surveys and fish surveys.
•Office based data processing, validation and quality assurance.
•Data interpretation and report writing to influence and support environmental planning and decision making.
The post will also include assisting with non-routine investigational work and environmental incident response.
The Analysis and Reporting team provides environmental data and evidence to environmental planning teams, environmental management teams, fisheries and water resource activities undertaken in our area. We deliver a vital service that underpins much of the Environment Agency’s statutory responsibilities regarding river basin planning and management.
We’re seeking a candidate with good ecological knowledge and some environmental monitoring experience both office based and in the field. You’ll be qualified with relevant vocational or academic training in a science related discipline and possess proven ability and/or knowledge of:
• environmental monitoring of rivers and lakes;
• field-based data acquisition capabilities – such as environmental data, macro-invertebrate samples, macrophyte surveys, river habitat surveys and electric fishing surveys;
• laboratory analysis of ecological samples – algae and mixed level identification of macro-invertebrates to quality assured standards;
• data management, understanding of ecological, chemical and fisheries data, ability to use GIS and multi-functional reporting all with attention to data quality;
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an awareness of health & safety best practice;
• environmental monitoring of rivers and lakes;
• field-based data acquisition capabilities – such as environmental data, macro-invertebrate samples, macrophyte surveys, river habitat surveys and electric fishing surveys;
• laboratory analysis of ecological samples – algae and mixed level identification of macro-invertebrates to quality assured standards;
• data management, understanding of ecological, chemical and fisheries data, ability to use GIS and multi-functional reporting all with attention to data quality;
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an awareness of health & safety best practice;
Please contact Lesley Rippon at lesley.rippon@environment-agency.gov.uk with any questions.
Interview will include an invertebrate i.d. lab test for which identification keys will be available.
Interview will include an invertebrate i.d. lab test for which identification keys will be available.
17/12/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Data and Information Management
Please describe your experience in gathering, analysing and reporting on environmental data. How did you ensure the data was of the right quality and fit for purpose?
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Give an example of where you've delivered a piece of work for a customer. How did you ensure it was what they needed?
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Give an example of when you've done something differently to prevent an accident or injury. What was the situation and what precautions did you put in place?
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.