Integrated Environment Planning (IEP) Water Resources Specialist - 25422
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Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds , Rotherham , York
Templeborough, Lateral, Foss House
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time
Operational Delivery
£37,462
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person with excellent planning, communication and data handling skills who is passionate about managing Water Resources in Yorkshire. Working closely with other teams and team members, you’ll help provide direction, support and lead on technical water resources issues, manage risks and help make the most of opportunities for the environment.
Working closely with both National and Area colleagues, you will:
• Lead on technical water resources issues and licensing in your patch: including changes to CAMS and ALS
• Support the delivery and management of PR24
• Support the management of prolonged dry weather and drought
• Lead the area response to the water company Water Resource Management Plan
• Lead the area response to regional planning via Water Resources North
• Work closely with colleagues in IEP to deliver the Chalk strategy for Yorkshire area
Working closely with both National and Area colleagues, you will:
• Lead on technical water resources issues and licensing in your patch: including changes to CAMS and ALS
• Support the delivery and management of PR24
• Support the management of prolonged dry weather and drought
• Lead the area response to the water company Water Resource Management Plan
• Lead the area response to regional planning via Water Resources North
• Work closely with colleagues in IEP to deliver the Chalk strategy for Yorkshire area
The Yorkshire Integrated Environment Planning (IEP) Operations team is predominantly a water planning team with specialists in water resources and water quality.
Working with area operational teams, national policy makers and other stakeholders, in particular water companies, we produce the environmental plans that drive Yorkshire area priorities.
Our team of advisors are at the heart of environmental decision making, facilitating integrated actions to solve complex problems.
Working with area operational teams, national policy makers and other stakeholders, in particular water companies, we produce the environmental plans that drive Yorkshire area priorities.
Our team of advisors are at the heart of environmental decision making, facilitating integrated actions to solve complex problems.
You will have proven ability / expert knowledge that incorporates at least some of the following:
• An environmental degree and/or experience in water resources work;
• Experience in WR licensing
• Strong communication, influencing and networking skills;
• Good organisational skills and ability to plan, track, deliver and evaluate work.
• Experience of translating guidance and instructions into local delivery;
• Experience of using evidence to explore problems and propose effective and innovative solutions;
• Ability to coach and mentor others to improve resilience within the environment planning community.
• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a larger, cross-functional/multidisciplinary team
• Ability to prioritise and deliver work to high standards and tight deadlines.
• An environmental degree and/or experience in water resources work;
• Experience in WR licensing
• Strong communication, influencing and networking skills;
• Good organisational skills and ability to plan, track, deliver and evaluate work.
• Experience of translating guidance and instructions into local delivery;
• Experience of using evidence to explore problems and propose effective and innovative solutions;
• Ability to coach and mentor others to improve resilience within the environment planning community.
• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a larger, cross-functional/multidisciplinary team
• Ability to prioritise and deliver work to high standards and tight deadlines.
The information you supply about the capabilities will be used for interview selection, so ensure you demonstrate your skills and experience in your response. A copy of our "EA capability dictionary" can be viewed by searching online.
The role is based at the Leeds, York or Sheffield Environment Agency office although currently staff are predominantly working from home.
We are committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability or religion. We are willing to discuss flexible working patterns at the interview stage.
If you have any questions about the role please contact Claire Dickinson
Telephone: 07788 416434 or email: claire.dickinson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
The role is based at the Leeds, York or Sheffield Environment Agency office although currently staff are predominantly working from home.
We are committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability or religion. We are willing to discuss flexible working patterns at the interview stage.
If you have any questions about the role please contact Claire Dickinson
Telephone: 07788 416434 or email: claire.dickinson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
27/01/2023, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Influences and Persuades Others
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
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.
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
Legislative Knowledge
Please describe your knowledge and/or experience of working within Water Resources
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.