Hydrometry & Telemetry Technical Specialist - 25786
2
South West
Blandford Forum
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery
£37,462
We’re seeking someone who is enthusiastic and team orientated, with outstanding interpersonal skills and strong technical leadership abilities. Ideally experienced in telemetry in particular, you will have the drive to make a positive contribution to climate change, ensuring future generations inherit a healthier environment.
You will be expected to manage delivery through others, in the field and the office, leading and coaching officers through an exciting period of change.
The role will include:
•A strong focus on Health, Safety and Wellbeing in fieldwork, in particular keeping people safe through electrical authorisations, processes and COPES. Liaising with MEICA and electrical contractors for business assurance and project delivery.
•Working in collaboration with our Hydrometry Technical Specialist as a technical leadership team, using your knowledge and experience to plan, configure and manage Hydrometry and Telemetry work and systems.
•Providing telemetry technical leadership on projects such as Future of National Telemetry (FoNT), Capital Projects, our network maintenance programme and upgrade plans with an emphasis on telemetry and instrumentation.
•Building relationships with national colleagues and with external partners and suppliers to enable you to seek and implement improvements, resilience and efficiencies to our network and guarantee that timely and reliable data is accessible by our customers.
•Networking with local customers and national stakeholders to assess, plan and deliver local contributions to Environment Agency strategy, e.g. carbon net zero, biodiversity net gain, and crucial incident response work.
•Supporting Team Leadership and acting as Team Leader when needed.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
You will be expected to manage delivery through others, in the field and the office, leading and coaching officers through an exciting period of change.
The role will include:
•A strong focus on Health, Safety and Wellbeing in fieldwork, in particular keeping people safe through electrical authorisations, processes and COPES. Liaising with MEICA and electrical contractors for business assurance and project delivery.
•Working in collaboration with our Hydrometry Technical Specialist as a technical leadership team, using your knowledge and experience to plan, configure and manage Hydrometry and Telemetry work and systems.
•Providing telemetry technical leadership on projects such as Future of National Telemetry (FoNT), Capital Projects, our network maintenance programme and upgrade plans with an emphasis on telemetry and instrumentation.
•Building relationships with national colleagues and with external partners and suppliers to enable you to seek and implement improvements, resilience and efficiencies to our network and guarantee that timely and reliable data is accessible by our customers.
•Networking with local customers and national stakeholders to assess, plan and deliver local contributions to Environment Agency strategy, e.g. carbon net zero, biodiversity net gain, and crucial incident response work.
•Supporting Team Leadership and acting as Team Leader when needed.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
The successful candidate will join our highly motivated Hydrometry & Telemetry Team in Blandford. Our friendly, inclusive team operates and installs hydrometric and telemetry assets to ensure accurate data is available for customers 24/7. We work closely with colleagues in other teams, share knowledge freely, develop individual strengths and innovate using the latest technological advances.
For more information about working for the Environment Agency and what we do visit our careers page environmentagencycareers.co.uk
For more information about working for the Environment Agency and what we do visit our careers page environmentagencycareers.co.uk
Essential:
Role model of outstanding health, safety and wellbeing behaviours.
Qualified to Degree level (or significant experience in Hydrometry and Telemetry or similar science).
Knowledge of design, installation and maintenance of H&T monitoring equipment; telemetry systems and data management.
Capable in taking responsibility for technical delivery of Area H&T priorities.
Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in communicating in writing and verbally with key customers, colleagues, and stakeholders at local and national level.
A proactive approach and strong use of initiative will be key in managing your own workload to meet deadlines and delivering results through others in a dynamic environment.
Confident working in water and working alone.
A driving licence is essential for site visits.
Preferred:
Proven track record of technical leadership - inspiring, training and coaching others.
Competent in providing Team Leader cover as necessary.
Capable of working in and leading others through change.
Electrical Authorisation Level A
Role model of outstanding health, safety and wellbeing behaviours.
Qualified to Degree level (or significant experience in Hydrometry and Telemetry or similar science).
Knowledge of design, installation and maintenance of H&T monitoring equipment; telemetry systems and data management.
Capable in taking responsibility for technical delivery of Area H&T priorities.
Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in communicating in writing and verbally with key customers, colleagues, and stakeholders at local and national level.
A proactive approach and strong use of initiative will be key in managing your own workload to meet deadlines and delivering results through others in a dynamic environment.
Confident working in water and working alone.
A driving licence is essential for site visits.
Preferred:
Proven track record of technical leadership - inspiring, training and coaching others.
Competent in providing Team Leader cover as necessary.
Capable of working in and leading others through change.
Electrical Authorisation Level A
If you are interested in applying for the role you are invited to contact Charissa Crabbe on charissa.crabbe@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07799 133341 before submitting your application to find out more.
Competencies for interview:
1. Programme and Project Management
2. Delivers Results Through Others
3. Hydrometry & Telemetry
4. Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Competencies for interview:
1. Programme and Project Management
2. Delivers Results Through Others
3. Hydrometry & Telemetry
4. Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
21/03/2023, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Manage your health and safety
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.
Making sure that risks to your team are controlled safely and effectively.
Describe how you have managed the health and safety of others and how you would challenge any potential unsafe practices, what challenges you faced and how these were overcome?
Making sure that risks to your team are controlled safely and effectively.
Describe how you have managed the health and safety of others and how you would challenge any potential unsafe practices, what challenges you faced and how these were overcome?
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
Describe the most innovative solution to a work issue that you have created and implemented and how you achieved this without compromising accuracy or quality?
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
Describe the most innovative solution to a work issue that you have created and implemented and how you achieved this without compromising accuracy or quality?
Delivers Results Through Others
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.
Harnesses the team o deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Describe how you have engaged with others outside of your direct team, to help deliver your plans or project?
Harnesses the team o deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Describe how you have engaged with others outside of your direct team, to help deliver your plans or project?
Communicates Effectively
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Clear and effective communication of complex technical information is vital.
Describe a time when you have communicated complex technical information. How did you decide on the method(s) of communication and how did you tailor your communication for your audience?
Using an example, please describe a time when you used your communication skills to resolve a difficult situation.
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Clear and effective communication of complex technical information is vital.
Describe a time when you have communicated complex technical information. How did you decide on the method(s) of communication and how did you tailor your communication for your audience?
Using an example, please describe a time when you used your communication skills to resolve a difficult situation.
Full UK Driving Licence.
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.