Waterways Technical Officer - 10406
1
South East
Oxford
Osney Yard
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£27,572
We are looking for a forward thinking, outcome focused person to join our technical officer group which helps manage the non-tidal River Thames Navigation. You will focus across approximately 9 lock and weir complexes and associated reaches, and support a team comprising lock and weir keepers, waterways officers and a team leader. You will also work closely with other departments to deliver desired outcomes.
You will need to be technically competent and have an understanding of the competing needs of all users, landowners and stakeholders on the river.
You will be required to work some weekends with time off during the following week and you will also have to undertake the Waterways high level duty officer role.
You will support your team leader and deputise for them at internal and external meetings.
You will need to be technically competent and have an understanding of the competing needs of all users, landowners and stakeholders on the river.
You will be required to work some weekends with time off during the following week and you will also have to undertake the Waterways high level duty officer role.
You will support your team leader and deputise for them at internal and external meetings.
We are a professional and passionate department with broad operational responsibilities across the River Thames. We manage the river for all users, from the boating community through to major abstractors. We work closely with colleagues in other departments, particularly Operations Management, as well as our diverse community of stakeholders. You will be part of the Leadership Team in a department of 96 staff and will work closely with your peers and the Senior Management Team.
• Self-motivated, taking full accountability and responsibility for all your tasks and take a lead role on initiatives and projects, when requested
• As happy working within a team of peers as on your own
• Uses own initiative to get the results required
• Excellent self-management and ability to prioritise
• Some management or leadership experience and able to deliver results within tight deadlines and limited resources
• The ability to identify and exploit new and more innovative ways of working with others
• Flexible and adaptable and comfortable working at a fast-pace in a changing environment with a diverse range of stakeholders and customers.
• As happy working within a team of peers as on your own
• Uses own initiative to get the results required
• Excellent self-management and ability to prioritise
• Some management or leadership experience and able to deliver results within tight deadlines and limited resources
• The ability to identify and exploit new and more innovative ways of working with others
• Flexible and adaptable and comfortable working at a fast-pace in a changing environment with a diverse range of stakeholders and customers.
Closing Date: 25th April 2019 at 23:55 hours
For further information contact Russell Robson on russell.robson@environment-agency.gov.uk
For further information contact Russell Robson on russell.robson@environment-agency.gov.uk
25/04/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Customer and Partner Relations
Able to communicate at all levels internally, and with our external customers. Able to provide clear written and verbal information in order to achieve the desired results for the department.
Navigation
Provides professional guidance on compliance, enforcement and specialist navigation duties.
Able to represent the Agency at internal and external meetings in a professional way. Able to represent Team Leader in meetings when required.
Understands the Agencies duties and legislation to provide clear coherent support to team members, internal colleagues and external customers.
Able to represent the Agency at internal and external meetings in a professional way. Able to represent Team Leader in meetings when required.
Understands the Agencies duties and legislation to provide clear coherent support to team members, internal colleagues and external customers.
Manage your health and safety
Develop and maintain good health & safety practice, by actively promoting safety awareness and complying with Environment Agency policies and standards.
Current driving license
RYA level 2 powerboat certificate
PACE level 2 warranted
RYA level 2 powerboat certificate
PACE level 2 warranted
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.