Technical Officer (Hydrology) - 6820
3
South West, West Midlands
Fradley, Kidderminster , Shrewsbury , Solihull , Stafford , Tewkesbury
Riversmeet House, Hafren House, Mance House, Units 10&11 Greyfriars Bus Pk, Sentinel House, Sapphire East
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share, Part Time Term Time
Environment & Sustainability
£26,869
We are seeking to recruit a Hydrologist to join a busy Team working across the West Midlands area to regulate, protect and enhance the water environment. Your role will be to collate, analyse and interpret hydrological information necessary for effective water resource management. This will include contributing to producing the water situation report, completing quality assurance of river flow data and technical assessments into the impact of water abstractions on river flows. You will work closely with your Hydrology Team members and provide professional advice and technical assessments on hydrological issues to customers and partners. Your work will inform decision making and contribute to protecting and improving the environment.
The West Midlands Hydrology Team currently consists of 5 Hydrologists delivering work across Shropshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and West Midlands. The Team provides technical expertise and advice on a range of water resource management projects including Water Framework Directive, Catchment Abstraction Management Strategies, Restoring Sustainable Abstraction programme and determining water resources licences.
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an incident role, for which full training will be given.
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an incident role, for which full training will be given.
You should have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. You will deliver work to high standards and be able to prioritise tasks to achieve results
You will have a degree in preferably geography or environmental sciences or related field, and ideally have practical hydrology training. You will have an understanding of hydrological concepts, data and techniques. You will have experience of analysis and interpretation of data and information to inform decision making and problem solving.
You should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and ArcGIS.
You will have a degree in preferably geography or environmental sciences or related field, and ideally have practical hydrology training. You will have an understanding of hydrological concepts, data and techniques. You will have experience of analysis and interpretation of data and information to inform decision making and problem solving.
You should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and ArcGIS.
Closing Date: 5th November 2017 at 23:55 hours
For further information please contact Judy Smith on 020302 51148 or judy.smith@environment-agency.gov.uk or Holly Smith 02030252995 holly.smith@environment-agency.gov.uk
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake work in a variety of locations across the West Midlands Area.
Interviews are expected to be held the week commencing 20th November
For further information please contact Judy Smith on 020302 51148 or judy.smith@environment-agency.gov.uk or Holly Smith 02030252995 holly.smith@environment-agency.gov.uk
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake work in a variety of locations across the West Midlands Area.
Interviews are expected to be held the week commencing 20th November
05/11/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Tell us about an accomplishment you are very proud of and what it took to achieve it and what it means to you.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Tell us about an accomplishment you are very proud of and what it took to achieve it and what it means to you.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Please describe a situation where you have had to co-ordinate information from a variety of sources in order to solve a difficult technical problem.
Please describe a situation where you have had to co-ordinate information from a variety of sources in order to solve a difficult technical problem.
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Can you tell us about a work related problem you have encountered that you have solved specifically using data and or analysis and interpretation skills?
Can you tell us about a work related problem you have encountered that you have solved specifically using data and or analysis and interpretation skills?
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.