Technical Specialist - Hydrogeology - 31112

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment.

Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.

We are the Environment Agency, and we work to create better places for people and wildlife and support sustainable development by working in partnership with government, local councils, businesses, and communities to tackle the increasing demand and management of water as a resource in KSL and climate change’s effect on the environment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic hydrogeologist who can apply their knowledge and skills to help us to manage operational water resources activities in the Kent, South London, and East Sussex (KSLES) area.

Working closely with your colleagues, you will provide a high level of service and lead activities across the area supporting proactive water resources regulation data and information management.

The main responsibilities are:
• Water resources planning
• Abstraction Licence Strategies and Resources Assessment
• Abstraction licence assessment and regulation
• Analyse, interpret, and report on hydrometric data
• Groundwater modelling and analysis
• Groundwater Investigation Consents (GIC)
• Leading work and assessment for water company statutory plans
• Working with customers and partners such as consultants, catchment groups and other stakeholders
• Customer enquiries and data requests
• Responding to planning consultations
• Technical support into Strategic Review Options
• Mentoring and development of the team

The Kent and South London Groundwater and Hydrology team promote an inclusive culture which brings together Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Water Resource specialists in a high performing and professional environment. A population of 6 million and increasing growth in the Southeast continues to challenge the balance between the natural environment and resources, with the team being primarily responsible for managing and regulating sustainable abstraction and water resources across Kent and South London.

• Academic qualifications of minimum degree level (or equivalent), desirable MSc in a relevant environmental discipline
• Extensive hydrogeology experience
• Ability to produce and effectively interpret data to develop evidence
• You will be able to communicate across a wide network of audiences, having the skills to turn technical detail into compelling argument for the respective audience
• An in depth understanding of water resources and the wider EA business
• Full UK Driving Licence

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.

The role will be based in Orchard House, West Malling and interviews are expected to be held week commencing 7th July 2025

For further details please contact Kelly Large by email on kelly.large@environment-agency.gov.uk

Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to the candidate pack for a link to our "EA capability dictionary" You may find it helpful to research the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) approach when formulating your response.

Description: Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives, and taking sound and timely decisions.

Question:
Please describe an example of when you had to solve a problem. What information/techniques did you analyse and what was the outcome? (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):

Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to the candidate pack for a link to our "EA capability dictionary" You may find it helpful to research the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) approach when formulating your response.

Description: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops, and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.

Question:
Please describe an example of when you have managed and/ or interpreted data? How did you go about this and what were the outcomes? (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):

Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to the candidate pack for a link to our "EA capability dictionary" You may find it helpful to research the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) approach when formulating your response.

Description: 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.

Question
Please provide an example of a time when you have had to influence and persuade others? How did you achieve this and what was the outcome? (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):

Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to the candidate pack for a link to our "EA capability dictionary" You may find it helpful to research the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) approach when formulating your response.

Description: Please use this capability to list your technical skills that you’ve not had the opportunity to include in the previous capability answers. These can include the number of years of experience you’ve had in specific hydrogeological assessment techniques and data management and visualisation skills/experience that are relevant. This is an opportunity to show the breadth of your relevant technical skills and so you can answer this as more of a list rather than the standard approach to competency questions. You may however be asked to talk about how you have applied these skills in hydrology at interview.

Question
Please can you identify the skills you possess that you think are most relevant to the role of a hydrogeologist? (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):

Full UK Driving Licence