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. This role is part-time (22.2 hours per week) and is a job share. Some travel and overnight stays may be required as the Reservoir Regulation team operates nationally.
Responsibilities
* Manage day-to-day correspondence related to compliance with the Reservoirs Act 1975.
* Record incoming documentation on the 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 Act.
The Team
You will join the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department, part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. The Reservoir Regulation team is a nationally dispersed team of 25+ experienced professionals responsible for regulating more than 2,140 large raised reservoirs in England. Some travel and overnight stays will be required.
Experience/skills Required
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to prioritise a varied workload
Additional information
We are committed to an inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. This is a national role and you can be based at any Environment Agency office. Some travel will be required. All applicants will be required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. The Environment Agency offers a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Interviews will take place remotely on Microsoft Teams.
Contact: Liana King at liana.king@environment-agency.gov.uk
Location: Sunderland, Penrith, Kendal, and other Environment Agency offices in England. This role is not part of HM Civil Service and is not a Crown Servant in the event of appointment. If you are applying from Civil Service or local government, check your status for continuity of service and redundancy qualifications as applicable.
Competences and assessment questions
* Data and Information Management — Please provide an example of collecting, managing and sharing data in line with relevant data laws, policies, processes and standards. Explain your approach and outcomes (interview guidance may use STAR).
* Communicates Effectively — Please provide an example of explaining complex technical information to a non-technical audience and how you checked understanding (interview guidance may use STAR).
* Focuses on Customers and Partners — Please provide an example of communicating difficult information to a customer and how you managed the relationship going forward (interview guidance may use STAR).
We are an inclusive employer and look to support applicants with disabilities. We also include information about alternative working arrangements on the application.
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