Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to help deliver our regulatory responsibilities as the Enforcement Authority for the Reservoirs Act 1975 in England. The Reservoirs Act helps to ensure the safe operation and management of dams.
As an officer in the Compliance and Monitoring team, part of the Reservoir Regulation team, you will monitor compliance with the Reservoirs Act 1975 for the 2140 reservoirs in England. This role is part of a part-time job share (22.2 hours per week).
Responsibilities
* Manage day-to-day correspondence.
* Record incoming documentation on our database to ensure records are accurate and up to date.
* Encourage compliance when reports or certificates are not received as expected.
* Be the first point of contact for reservoir owners and panel engineers.
* Provide information and advice on the requirements of the Reservoirs Act.
The Team and Context
You will join the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department, part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. The Reservoir Regulation team is nationally dispersed, with 25+ members responsible for regulating more than 2140 large raised reservoirs in England. Some travel and overnight stays will be required.
Experience and Skills
* Good verbal and written communications skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to prioritise a varied workload
Additional Information
This is a national role and you can be based at any Environment Agency office. The role supports flexible working patterns including job share. Training and incident response duties are part of working for the Environment Agency.
Interviews will be conducted remotely on Microsoft Teams. If you require disclosure or additional accessibility support, the Environment Agency has a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with disabilities whose application meets the minimum criteria.
Please note: If applying from the Civil Service, the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant upon appointment. For local government or other bodies listed in certain orders, you may be eligible for continuous service for redundancy purposes.
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