Job Description
We’re seeking a proactive and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic Monitoring Field team in either Darlington or York. This is a demanding and fast-paced position that combines both office based and fieldwork sampling responsibilities.
Key responsibilities:
* Support the Line Manager by providing daily technical and operational guidance to field staff.
* Plan and schedule monitoring activities in collaboration with National and Area teams to maximise efficiency.
* Manage, enter, and interpret routine data across key systems.
* Lead training and mentoring within the team.
* Ensure biosecurity and health & safety standards are upheld
* Supervise and support field teams during monitoring activities
* Contribute to the delivery of all national monitoring elements
What we’re looking for
* Experience in leading teams in fieldwork settings
* Ability to manage different computer systems and input technical data
* Comfortable working in and around water
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* Commitment to safe working practices and environmental sustainability
The job involves driving, lifting and carrying samples and equipment, working in and near water. You will be required to follow operational guidance and current Health and Safety procedures.
We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
The team
We plan, schedule and collect field-based samples for both local, national and statutory requirements. The samples collected provide key data for multiple teams across the Environment Agency.
The North Yorkshire and Teesside Team is dispersed with offices in York and Darlington. Wider travel around the large geographic area which the team covers will be required and there is an expectation to support adjoining National Monitoring Field Teams when required.
Experience/skills Required
We’re seeking candidates who are happy to work in an office environment in a supervisory role and can work in the field in all weathers and environments.
A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.
Other key requirements for this job include:
* A motivated, organised, friendly and helpful person with an eye for detail, who is comfortable working in a dispersed team environment.
* Experience in training and mentoring others.
* Good level of literacy and numeracy skills.
* Able to deal with customers tactfully and effectively.
* Experience of using standard IT packages and specialised software systems would be an advantage.
* Ability to undertake data entry and data interpretation.
* Leadership skills.
* Field and HS&W experience.
Contact and additional information
The core hours for this role are 37 per week Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work to support statutory monitoring. We welcome flexible working patterns please include any preferences in your application.
The base location for this role will in York or Darlington. Your time will be split between working in the field across the team territory and at an office/home location.
All staff are required to participate in Incident Management duties.
Applications are blind sifted.
Interviews will be held on MS Teams, aiming for mid-January.
If you consent, we may hold your details on a reserve list for up to 6 months
For further enquiries about the role please contact Duncan.perrin@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Competence 1
Communicates Effectively
Description
In this role you will be required to communicate effectively with a dispersed field team.
Please describe a situation where you have demonstrated your ability to communicate technical information to a group of people.
Competence 2
Data and Information Management
Description
Please describe any recent experiences where you have demonstrated your ability to collect, record, update and manage field material or data, and the equipment and systems used.
Competence 3
Works in Teams
Description
In the Monitoring Field Team, we deliver high quality work by prioritising and working well as a team and with other local/national teams.
Please tell us about a successful team you have been part of. Describe what made the team successful and what was your personal contribution to the success of the team?
Role specific license requirements
Driving licence
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
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.
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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