Flood Risk Officer - 9553
1
East Midlands
Lincoln
Ceres House, 2 Searby Rd, LN2 4DT
Staff Grade 3
Fixed Term
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£22,433 pro rata
Would you like to support the Environment Agency reduce flood risk and make a difference? This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic organisation where we put our people first. Our ambition - to make working here life enhancing. You’ll be part of a great team working primarily on our regulatory work. This will include providing customers with information and advice on flood risk and managing an Environmental Permit workload. There will also be opportunity to undertake mapping work as part of a joint team initiative to develop new flood risk management projects for our future programme of works (2021 to 2027). Experience of working within and knowledge of flood risk management and GIS is desirable but not essential and full training will be given.
Our Partnerships and Strategic Overview Teams (PSO) work as part of our flood family focusing on four key areas – regulation (e.g. planning consultations and environmental permits), strategic direction (having an overview of flood risk from all sources), project development and delivery (including with other Risk Management Authorities) to reduce flood risk to communities and evidence. The latter underpins all our work. We have a strong emphasis on working with partners, communities.
Suitable candidates will be able to demonstrate strengths in the following areas:
Essential
A desire to learn and develop personally
Great team player
Ability to converse / engage with customers and partners
Achieves results and delivers outcomes
Desirable
Flood risk management experience
Geographical Information System (GIS) experience
Essential
A desire to learn and develop personally
Great team player
Ability to converse / engage with customers and partners
Achieves results and delivers outcomes
Desirable
Flood risk management experience
Geographical Information System (GIS) experience
Closing Date: 21st December 2018 at 23:55 hours
If you are interested in applying for this role, we would strongly advise that you contact Ian Cappitt to find out more information on 07900 763843 (ian.cappitt@environment-agency.gov.uk).
If you are interested in applying for this role, we would strongly advise that you contact Ian Cappitt to find out more information on 07900 763843 (ian.cappitt@environment-agency.gov.uk).
21/12/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
12 months from start date
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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.