Regulatory Officer (Process Industry – Installations) - 32222
We are looking for a professional with science or engineering qualifications and experience working in the process industry, to regulate sites operating across a range of industrial sectors including chemicals, combustion, waste incineration, food and drink, paper & pulp, and hazardous waste treatment.
Responsibilities
* Lead site-based audits at industrial sites, assessing data and information to produce accurate and timely written assessments of the operator’s ability to protect the environment, prevent pollution and optimise use of resources.
* Complete desk‑top assessments of monitoring data, operational procedures and management systems.
* Influence and negotiate with operators to secure best practice, dealing with people at senior levels within industry and local stakeholder communities.
* Set conditions under which a site may continue to operate and enforce the law should operators fail to comply.
* Respond to and investigate environmental incidents and regulatory breaches, ensuring remedial and enforcement actions are implemented.
Qualifications / Experience
* Scientific or engineering qualification (degree or equivalent) and/or experience of working in process industry or regulation.
* Experience of environmental regulation and/or enforcement is desirable.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of being a trusted and effective regulator.
* Pragmatic approach to dealing with complex and fast‑changing situations, achieving the best outcomes for the environment.
* Experience of incident management is also desirable.
* Portfolio demonstrates relevant professional body membership (where applicable).
* Full UK driving licence or equivalent.
Competences
Competence 1 – Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions. Please describe a time when you had to take a difficult decision or solve a complex problem.
Competence 2 – Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results. Please tell us about a time when you have delivered a project or complex piece of work.
Competence 3 – Builds and Sustains Relationships
Develops and maintains effective working relationships. Please describe a time when you have worked with others to develop an effective working relation in order to achieve your goals.
Competence 4 – Influences and Persuades Others
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail. Please describe a time when you had to overcome resistance to influence or persuade others.
Additional Information
This is a permanent post based in Newcastle or Darlington offices. A full UK driving licence will be required for travel around the North East area and occasional national travel. Flexible working patterns, including job share, are available. For questions, contact Dave Edwardson on 07785766459 or david.edwardson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Flexible working arrangements are available to support a workforce with varied needs. The Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and does not provide continuous service to Civil Servants.
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