Senior Technical Officer (STO) - 10513
1
Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield
Quadrant Two
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Operational Delivery
£34,879
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join the Chemical Compliance Team (CCT) within Waste Industry and Regulatory Services (WIRS), part of National Services E&B.
You will provide technical leadership to ensure the team carry out compliance work that is effective and delivers the best outcome for the environment in line with Defra’s 25 year plan.
You will be the interface between the team, internal departments and partner organisations and build relationships to ensure decisions are made on sound technical grounds.
A key part of the role is to lead compliance campaigns which may involve thinking outside the box to ensure we target the highest risk operators. This may identify offences which may lead to enforcement work.
You will have a high level of written and oral communication skills, and be able to influence and negotiate with a wide range of internal and external customers. A key part of the compliance campaigns is ensuring the target industry receives effective and consistent communication messages.
You will have exceptional interpersonal skills; capable of leading the team, coaching others and being an expert in the regulations. You will be a strong team player with good planning skills.
You will provide technical leadership to ensure the team carry out compliance work that is effective and delivers the best outcome for the environment in line with Defra’s 25 year plan.
You will be the interface between the team, internal departments and partner organisations and build relationships to ensure decisions are made on sound technical grounds.
A key part of the role is to lead compliance campaigns which may involve thinking outside the box to ensure we target the highest risk operators. This may identify offences which may lead to enforcement work.
You will have a high level of written and oral communication skills, and be able to influence and negotiate with a wide range of internal and external customers. A key part of the compliance campaigns is ensuring the target industry receives effective and consistent communication messages.
You will have exceptional interpersonal skills; capable of leading the team, coaching others and being an expert in the regulations. You will be a strong team player with good planning skills.
Waste Industry and Regulatory Services (WIRS) deliver a variety of technical, administrative and compliance related activities across several regulatory regimes to help protect and improve the environment.
The Chemical Compliance Team ensure compliance with chemical legislation including: REACH Enforcement Regulations, Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulations, PCB Regulations.
Chemicals regulation features heavily in Defra’s 25 year plan and with the recent launch of the Chemicals Programme within the Environment Agency it’s an exciting place to be.
The Chemical Compliance Team ensure compliance with chemical legislation including: REACH Enforcement Regulations, Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulations, PCB Regulations.
Chemicals regulation features heavily in Defra’s 25 year plan and with the recent launch of the Chemicals Programme within the Environment Agency it’s an exciting place to be.
• Ability to plan and deliver a range of activities.
• Work with Team Leader to secure required levels of resource and highlight resilience issues.
• Coach and mentor staff.
• Good team player
• Possession of a Level 2 warrant or a willingness to work towards this
• Experience of compliance and enforcement work is desirable
• Sound political awareness
• Ability to work with a variety of people and build effective relationships
• Promote cross regime working within the department and promote a culture of ‘one team’.
• Work with Team Leader to secure required levels of resource and highlight resilience issues.
• Coach and mentor staff.
• Good team player
• Possession of a Level 2 warrant or a willingness to work towards this
• Experience of compliance and enforcement work is desirable
• Sound political awareness
• Ability to work with a variety of people and build effective relationships
• Promote cross regime working within the department and promote a culture of ‘one team’.
The job will working within WIRS within Operations Regulatory Service based with other EA National teams at Sheffield. Some national (and possibly international) travel is required. For further information please contact Claire Cox on 07771 833749 or 0203 025 3733 claire.cox@environment-agency.gov.uk
Closing date for applications: 22nd April 2019 at 23:55 hours
We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
Levels of security required is basic.
Closing date for applications: 22nd April 2019 at 23:55 hours
We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
Levels of security required is basic.
22/04/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
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.
Provide an example of when you have planned and delivered a complex piece of work
Provide an example of when you have planned and delivered a complex piece of work
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Provide an example of when you had to communicate technical information to others in a way they can understand
Provide an example of when you had to communicate technical information to others in a way they can understand
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.
Provide an example where you have needed to influence and persuade others to come round to your way of thinking.
Provide an example where you have needed to influence and persuade others to come round to your way of thinking.
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.
Provide an example of a time when you had to evaluate technical information and make a decision from a range of options.
Provide an example of a time when you had to evaluate technical information and make a decision from a range of options.
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.