Job Description
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to work in our team of Geomatics Analysts. You will be working as part of a small team processing survey data to support the delivery of our National Elevation Data Programmes. You will be using specialist software and GIS to process and quality control data from our state‑of‑the‑art Remote Sensing survey instrumentation including our Airborne LIDAR Terrain Mapper.
Inclusion & Working Patterns
New starters to the Environment Agency are required to have an incident response role in addition to their day job. The type of roles available and the working patterns required for them are wide ranging and can be chosen by the individual. We encourage our team members to choose a role that will develop their skills and widen their experience.
Experience / Skills Required
* You have a relevant degree level qualification in Geography, GIS, Environment or another relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent experience with an understanding of operational applications.
* You have practical experience and broad ranging GIS skills using ESRI products such as ArcGIS Pro or ArcMap and have experience of working with large and complex mapping datasets, preferably Airborne LIDAR.
* Experience of processing and carrying out quality control procedures on LIDAR datasets and LIDAR derived Digital Elevation Models would be advantageous.
* You have experience in Remote Sensing techniques, analytical and problem‑solving skills and good attention to detail, either through work or your academic experiences.
* You have good organisational skills and are highly motivated with a professional attitude. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and to work unsupervised at times to meet challenging deadlines.
Contact and Additional Information
The National Monitoring Survey team is a national team, located at various sites around the country and as such you can be based anywhere within working proximity to an EA office. You will be expected to travel to the Geomatics team hub base in Bath when required and you will also be expected to come into an EA office to meet the needs of our team charter, ensuring teams & colleagues are connected and continue to work well together. The post is full‑time although requests for other working patterns will be considered.
Interviews will take place in‑person at our Bath office. They will consist of a technical GIS assessment and capability questions.
Contact: emily.nielsen@environment-agency.gov.uk
Length of contract: 17 months – Up to March 2027
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
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.
Guaranteed Interview Policy
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.
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