UK Best Available Techniques Technical Author - 25851
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National
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Staff Grade 6
Fixed Term
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share, Compressed Hours
Environment & Sustainability
£47,646 Pro-rata
Could you be a Technical Author for the UK-Best Available Techniques regime?
Large industrial installations are required to use ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT) to reduce emissions to air, water and land. We’ve established a process for the definition of BAT within the UK. The regime will use the BAT concept principles of; a transparent, collaborative, data and evidence led process that safeguards and builds on the current high levels of environmental protection. Central to this process will be the UK BAT Author.
You’ll be responsible for drafting BAT Conclusions, liaising with Technical Working Groups and presenting a final document suitable for publication as a new, UK wide, environmental standard for industry. You’ll have:
•Specialist knowledge and understanding of one of the key industrial sectors listed below
•A good understanding of process engineering, environmental issues and regulations
•An understanding of environmental legislation and policy in the UK
•The capability of critically analysing technical arguments and data
•The ability to work with and write technical documents
There are 5 posts, each for a 2-year contract for each of the following industrial sectors
1. Large Volume Inorganic Chemicals
2. Ceramics manufacturing
3. Smitheries and Foundries
4. Slaughterhouses and animal rendering
5. Surface treatment of metals
Please confirm in the competency Scientific Knowledge which of these posts you are applying for.
You’ll be working a geographically dispersed team and collaborate with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country.
We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued.
We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, but some travel and overnight stays may be required.
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan, so we’ll support you to find an incident role to suit your needs and circumstances. Appropriate training will be given.
Large industrial installations are required to use ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT) to reduce emissions to air, water and land. We’ve established a process for the definition of BAT within the UK. The regime will use the BAT concept principles of; a transparent, collaborative, data and evidence led process that safeguards and builds on the current high levels of environmental protection. Central to this process will be the UK BAT Author.
You’ll be responsible for drafting BAT Conclusions, liaising with Technical Working Groups and presenting a final document suitable for publication as a new, UK wide, environmental standard for industry. You’ll have:
•Specialist knowledge and understanding of one of the key industrial sectors listed below
•A good understanding of process engineering, environmental issues and regulations
•An understanding of environmental legislation and policy in the UK
•The capability of critically analysing technical arguments and data
•The ability to work with and write technical documents
There are 5 posts, each for a 2-year contract for each of the following industrial sectors
1. Large Volume Inorganic Chemicals
2. Ceramics manufacturing
3. Smitheries and Foundries
4. Slaughterhouses and animal rendering
5. Surface treatment of metals
Please confirm in the competency Scientific Knowledge which of these posts you are applying for.
You’ll be working a geographically dispersed team and collaborate with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country.
We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued.
We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, but some travel and overnight stays may be required.
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan, so we’ll support you to find an incident role to suit your needs and circumstances. Appropriate training will be given.
You’ll join our UK BAT Team. We lead on delivery of new environmental standards for UK Industry. We’re embedded within the Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate but report to DEFRA and the Standards Council for progress and delivery.
In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation and secure resources.
In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation and secure resources.
In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your experience and expert understanding of:
• one of the industrial sectors listed above
• UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, in particular the IED and the Environmental Permitting Regulations
•Environmental regulation
•Collection and technical analysis of complex industrial data
•Understanding the implications of BAT Conclusions in permits, on industry and the environment
•Verbal and written communication, through delivery of effective briefings and presentations
•Building and maintaining relationships
•Planning, prioritising and organising tasks and resources to ensure timely and effective results
•Working with individuals and teams both internally and across other organisations
•Responding flexibly to challenges and adept at building consensus
•Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
• one of the industrial sectors listed above
• UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, in particular the IED and the Environmental Permitting Regulations
•Environmental regulation
•Collection and technical analysis of complex industrial data
•Understanding the implications of BAT Conclusions in permits, on industry and the environment
•Verbal and written communication, through delivery of effective briefings and presentations
•Building and maintaining relationships
•Planning, prioritising and organising tasks and resources to ensure timely and effective results
•Working with individuals and teams both internally and across other organisations
•Responding flexibly to challenges and adept at building consensus
•Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
We’re committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve, so welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds.
Join our Candidate call on 9/3/2023 at 12:00 (see additional information document)
For more information about working for us, who to contact regarding these roles and how to apply please read the Candidate Pack and Additional information document
If you have any queries, or want to discuss working patterns, base locations etc, please contact Paul.stevens@environment-agency.gov.uk
Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held using MS Teams during April 2023
If you agree to be recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months, so we may offer you an alternative post.
Join our Candidate call on 9/3/2023 at 12:00 (see additional information document)
For more information about working for us, who to contact regarding these roles and how to apply please read the Candidate Pack and Additional information document
If you have any queries, or want to discuss working patterns, base locations etc, please contact Paul.stevens@environment-agency.gov.uk
Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held using MS Teams during April 2023
If you agree to be recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months, so we may offer you an alternative post.
20/03/2023, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Up to 24 months
Communicates Effectively
It is your answers given to these questions that will be used for interview selection. More information on how to answer competency questions can be found on page 10 of the candidate pack. It is highly recommended that you read this before answering. Please refer to the EA Capability Dictionary here https://en.calameo.com/read/004433680aab41adf893b for guidance on how to support your answers.
Please consider the situation, task, action, and result (STAR) when structuring your answers.
UK-BAT will require effective communication with many differing stakeholders, sometimes involving large scale events.
Can you give me an example of where you have employed effective communication techniques and describe how these were pivotal for success? How have you dealt with difficult customers
Please consider the situation, task, action, and result (STAR) when structuring your answers.
UK-BAT will require effective communication with many differing stakeholders, sometimes involving large scale events.
Can you give me an example of where you have employed effective communication techniques and describe how these were pivotal for success? How have you dealt with difficult customers
Influences and Persuades Others
It is your answers given to these questions that will be used for interview selection. More information on how to answer competency questions can be found on page 10 of the candidate pack. It is highly recommended that you read this before answering. Please refer to the EA Capability Dictionary here https://en.calameo.com/read/004433680aab41adf893b for guidance on how to support your answers.
Please consider the situation, task, action, and result (STAR) when structuring your answers.
UK BAT is built on evidence led approach to gain consensus on technical matters. It is important to be able prepare convincing arguments on complex issues and present the information logically, concisely, and persuasively.
Can you tell me of a time when you presented a view in a convincing way that positively influenced or persuaded them?
Please consider the situation, task, action, and result (STAR) when structuring your answers.
UK BAT is built on evidence led approach to gain consensus on technical matters. It is important to be able prepare convincing arguments on complex issues and present the information logically, concisely, and persuasively.
Can you tell me of a time when you presented a view in a convincing way that positively influenced or persuaded them?
Achieves Results
It is your answers given to these questions that will be used for interview selection. More information on how to answer competency questions can be found on page 10 of the candidate pack. It is highly recommended that you read this before answering. Please refer to the EA Capability Dictionary here https://en.calameo.com/read/004433680aab41adf893b for guidance on how to support your answers.
Please consider the situation, task, action, and result (STAR) when structuring your answers.
The UK-Bat project will have clear goals and targets that will need to be achieved.
Tell me about a piece of work that you are proud of, how you achieved it, and what was the positive result?
Please consider the situation, task, action, and result (STAR) when structuring your answers.
The UK-Bat project will have clear goals and targets that will need to be achieved.
Tell me about a piece of work that you are proud of, how you achieved it, and what was the positive result?
Environmental Awareness
It is your answers given to these questions that will be used for interview selection. More information on how to answer competency questions can be found on page 10 of the candidate pack. It is highly recommended that you read this before answering. Please refer to the EA Capability Dictionary here https://en.calameo.com/read/004433680aab41adf893b for guidance on how to support your answers.
Please consider the situation, task, action, and result (STAR) when structuring your answers.
UK BAT is based on identifying techniques that can stop or minimise the production of pollutants to air, land and water as well as ensuring sustainable use of materials.
Can you tell me of a time when you have demonstrated an appreciation of the impact that regulated activities have on the environment?
Please consider the situation, task, action, and result (STAR) when structuring your answers.
UK BAT is based on identifying techniques that can stop or minimise the production of pollutants to air, land and water as well as ensuring sustainable use of materials.
Can you tell me of a time when you have demonstrated an appreciation of the impact that regulated activities have on the environment?
Scientific Knowledge
Please identify which role you are applying for:
1. Large Volume Inorganic Chemicals
2. Ceramics manufacturing
3. Smitheries and Foundries
4. Slaughterhouses and animal rendering
5. Surface treatment of metals
1. Large Volume Inorganic Chemicals
2. Ceramics manufacturing
3. Smitheries and Foundries
4. Slaughterhouses and animal rendering
5. Surface treatment of metals
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.