Environmental Monitoring Officer (Ecologist) - 25885

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North East
Darlington , Newcastle
Tyneside House, Teesdale House
Staff Grade 3
Fixed Term
Full Time
Operational Delivery, Science
£25,042 Pro-rata
We’re looking for an enthusiastic person to work as an Environmental Monitoring Officer in our Analysis & Reporting team to help carry out our environmental monitoring and investigations programme. This varied role will include field based ecological survey work, laboratory analysis of ecological samples, data analysis, interpretation, and reporting. This job provides a good foundation for development of ecological and water quality skills.

The Environment Agency take part in incident response. Our new Inclusive Incident Management Policy has been developed to support all new starters to find an incident role to suit their individual needs and circumstances. Full training will be provided.
The Analysis and Reporting Team monitors and assesses the environment, providing a wide range of information on water quality, fish populations and ecological status to client teams across the Environment Agency and to external organisations.
This information is used to assess the status of our environment, to direct and inform our management actions, and to monitor the environmental response to our own and other activities.
You will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with a genuine passion for the environment. You will be qualified to a higher education level in a relevant discipline with knowledge of freshwater and/or estuarine ecosystems.
You will have a passion for the study of aquatic environments and, ideally, have some previous experience in the identification of macroinvertebrate fauna and/or ecological surveys, although full training will be provided. You should also have a good eye for detail, enjoy the process of data management and interpretation as well as the ability to communicate technical matters effectively to a wide audience. You need to be able to work effectively on your own and within a team.

Experience using Excel and Word is essential. You must possess a full driving licence and be able to swim confidently.
For further details please contact Richard Jenkins at richard.jenkins@environment-agency.gov.uk

24/03/2023, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Up to 31/03/2025
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
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.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
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.

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This Vacancy is closed to applications.