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An opportunity has arisen for a River Temperature and Groundwater Officer based in our Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire Hydrometry & Telemetry (H&T) team, providing support to the Natural Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) project. We are looking for an individual with an understanding of the H&T network to assist in the planning, delivery process and installation of monitoring equipment across Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire. You may be required to travel outside this area as part of this role to support the roll out across England.
Key tasks will include:
Assessment of hydrometric site suitability for sensor installation following NCEA programme guidance.
Develop specifications of work and overseeing installation by internal/external contractors.
Undertake routine maintenance and calibration of river temperature sensors.
This role is a combination of field and office work therefore you must have a willingness to work outside, often in demanding weather conditions, all year round.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, well organised and be able to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders and partners. The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team is key to this role.
Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises, having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and is an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
The team
Our Hydrometry & Telemetry Team install and operates hydrometric and telemetry assets across Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire, undertaking monitoring to ensure high quality data is available for customers 24/7 whilst working closely with colleagues in other teams.
You will also work alongside national team members within the NCEA Network to help plan, install and deliver site upgrades required to complete the project and will be the key contact for contractors at designated NCEA sites.
Experience/skills required
We seek someone with technical expertise in hydrometry to support the NCEA programme, working with others and has good problem solving, communication and influencing skills.
This role includes work planning, scheduling your own work and occasionally that of other team members and contractors. It features strong elements of hands-on work in watercourses and at groundwater monitoring sites. You will be contributing to the design and installation of groundwater and river temperature monitoring sites.
Essential skills:
Planning and implementation of a programme of works.
Willingness to work outside, often in demanding weather conditions, all year round.
Confidence working in and near water.
Confidence driving in all weather conditions and to remote locations.
Full UK driving licence.
Desirable skills:
Experience of the construction, design and management (CDM) process would be an advantage.
Experience of the installation of sensors and operation of telemetry systems would be advantageous as would be practical skills.