Technical Advisor - Air Quality - 24761
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East Midlands, East of England, London, National, North East, North West, South East, South West, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
All
All
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time
Science
£36,389 - £43,385
We are the Environment Agency. We create better places for people, wildlife and the environment. We improve and protect the quality of our air, land and water by tackling pollution. We work with businesses to help them comply with environmental regulations and believe a healthy and diverse environment enhances people’s lives and contributes to sustainable and resilient economic growth.
This is an exciting opportunity within the Environment Agency’s Acoustics and Air Quality Modelling and Assessment Unit (AQMAU). As a technical advisor you will provide technical expertise and leadership on air dispersion modelling. You will review and interpret air quality impact assessments; provide advice and training to colleagues across the organisation; and carry out complex modelling studies. You will work closely with other members of the team, providing technical coaching and helping to support their development. You will work with colleagues across the organisation to support policy and research in air quality. You’ll also have the opportunity to get involved in incident response.
This is an exciting opportunity within the Environment Agency’s Acoustics and Air Quality Modelling and Assessment Unit (AQMAU). As a technical advisor you will provide technical expertise and leadership on air dispersion modelling. You will review and interpret air quality impact assessments; provide advice and training to colleagues across the organisation; and carry out complex modelling studies. You will work closely with other members of the team, providing technical coaching and helping to support their development. You will work with colleagues across the organisation to support policy and research in air quality. You’ll also have the opportunity to get involved in incident response.
You’ll be a part of the Acoustics and Air Quality Modelling and Assessment Unit (AQMAU). The team provides regulatory advice to support permitting, compliance and major incidents, helping to protect people and wildlife from regulated emissions. You’ll be part of a team sharing skills and experience to deliver the best outcomes for the environment. The work we do impacts on permitting decisions and how a site can legally operate.
You will have
• A minimum of degree level or equivalent in a science or engineering subject such as Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Meteorology, Engineering.
• Significant air quality modelling experience gained through regulatory, consultancy or industry roles; or significant technical experience in a regulated industry sector.
• A proven ability to analyse data and solve problems to make decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical information in a clear and accessible way.
• Strong interpersonal and team-working skills and the ability to coach colleagues.
Membership or Chartership with a relevant professional organisation is desirable.
• A minimum of degree level or equivalent in a science or engineering subject such as Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Meteorology, Engineering.
• Significant air quality modelling experience gained through regulatory, consultancy or industry roles; or significant technical experience in a regulated industry sector.
• A proven ability to analyse data and solve problems to make decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical information in a clear and accessible way.
• Strong interpersonal and team-working skills and the ability to coach colleagues.
Membership or Chartership with a relevant professional organisation is desirable.
The post can be based in any Environment Agency office although we offer hybrid working.
Please note that your answers to the capability questions will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your responses.
For further information about the role please contact Nick Bettinson (07770 847712; nicholas.bettinson@environment-agency.gov.uk or Sofia Girnary (07825 113939; sofia.girnary@environment-agency.gov.uk).
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join an organisation which values everyone.
Please note that your answers to the capability questions will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your responses.
For further information about the role please contact Nick Bettinson (07770 847712; nicholas.bettinson@environment-agency.gov.uk or Sofia Girnary (07825 113939; sofia.girnary@environment-agency.gov.uk).
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join an organisation which values everyone.
04/12/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Scientific Knowledge
Please provide details of your scientific knowledge and experience. If relevant, please include details of any experience or qualifications relating to air quality, or of working in a regulated industry.
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. Describe a time when you have needed to solve a complex technical problem and how you went about it.
Coaches Others
Uses a variety of methods, including direct instruction, coaching and feedback skills to help others to develop. Describe a time when you have helped a colleague to develop their skills.
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 result. Describe a time when you had to adapt your plans to take into account new circumstances and achieve important outcomes.
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.