Marine Water Quality Officer – 32656
Environment Agency
Overview
Our ambition is that by 2050, waters from catchment to coast are cleaner and thriving. We need a Marine Water Quality Officer to help make this happen by applying technical expertise in marine environments, modelling, and data analysis to support evidence‑based decisions.
Responsibilities
* Provide timely answers to technical questions
* Review reports and summarise key information for decision‑making
* Use data to inform water quality models
* Apply sound records management principals
* Interpret monitoring data and model outputs to support environmental protection
* Summarise and communicate technical work and/escalate challenges when needed
* Build strong relationships across a dispersed team and with external partners
* Use your initiative to contribute to the work of the team and wider organisation
Qualifications
* Experience in data analysis and, ideally, knowledge of modelling software
* Proficiency with tools such as Excel, Access, R, Power BI, GIS, and specialist packages such as Mike or Cormix (advantage)
* Review complex reports and clearly communicate key issues to non‑technical audiences
* Interpret monitoring data and model outputs to support environmental protection
* Summarise and communicate technical work and escalated challenges when needed
* Build strong relationships across a dispersed team and with external partners
* Use your initiative to contribute to the work of the team and wider organisation
Knowledge of water quality and the marine environment is desirable. A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline is expected, and you may be working towards professional membership. You should be comfortable working in a virtual team and travelling for occasional national meetings. Training and development opportunities will be provided.
Incident response is part of the role. You’ll take on an incident management duty, with full training and support provided. This may include additional payment and flexible arrangements.
Contact
For queries, contact ben.evans@environment‑agency.gov.uk.
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