Technical Advisor - Monitoring and Data Systems Team - 32406
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Job Description
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve, so welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds. Flexible working patterns, including job share, are available for all vacancies.
The Monitoring Data & Systems Team (MDS) manages important Environmental Monitoring systems and datasets. You will join a multi-disciplinary team supporting and learning from colleagues while analysing and improving data that underpins our work. As a Technical Officer you will manage systems and data, support users, and fulfil a multi‑purpose role across Water Quality systems and other datasets.
* Set up and manage users
* Support users and resolve issues, especially during the move to the new My Environment application
* Update, improve and maintain datasets
* Respond to internal and external data requests
* Support system improvement and upgrade projects
Everyone appointed will undertake required training and participate in incident response duties when needed.
You will have access to a generous benefits package, including annual leave, pension, flexible working arrangements, and extensive training, including apprenticeships.
The Team
The Monitoring Data and Systems Team in Instrument and Systems provides support to the business by maintaining key environmental monitoring systems for Water Quality, Fish, Biology, Ecology, and Water Quantity. We are a friendly, dispersed team of enthusiastic specialists passionate about providing systems and data to internal and external customers. Health, safety and well‑being of all team members are a priority.
Experience / Skills Required
* Experience working with large complex datasets
* Willingness to develop and learn new technical skills and apply them across monitoring data and systems
* Motivated, organised, friendly, helpful, detail‑oriented, comfortable working in a dispersed team
* Proactive problem solver
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences
* Ability to build and maintain strong relationships, deliver through others and provide excellent customer service
Other Desirable Experience / Skills
* Experience of using and managing environmental monitoring data systems
* Experience of using PowerBI, Access, Excel, Python, SharePoint Online and R
* Working knowledge of water quality monitoring
Contact and Additional Information
Work location is flexible; a base at one of our offices across England and presence there is required. We offer hybrid home/office working; some travel for meetings is expected.
Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams towards the end of December / beginning of January. An apprenticeship is available for the successful candidate.
For further discussion, please contact:
Damian Pharoah – damian.pharoah@environment-agency.gov.uk
Competencies
* Data and Information Management – Collect, analyse, interpret, record, manage, develop and share data appropriately.
o STAR example required: Provide an example where you demonstrated this competency and overcame challenges.
* Takes Decisions and Solves Problems – Find and deliver optimal solutions by analysing information, developing alternatives and making timely decisions.
o STAR example required: Provide an example of a problem solved with perseverance and attention to detail.
* Focuses on Customers and Partners – Collaborate with customers and partners, ensuring buy‑in and promotion of the Agency’s duties and policies.
o STAR example required: Provide an example of using data to address customer needs.
Legal and Employment Information
Seniority level: Associate. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Business Development and Sales.
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We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for candidates with disabilities, and we welcome flexible working arrangements. All applications must be truthful and original; plagiarism or misrepresentation may result in withdrawal or disciplinary action.
Locations
* Cornwall, England
* Wadebridge, England
* Bodmin, England
* Launceston, England
* Wadebridge, England
* Bodmin, England
* Launceston, England
* Bodmin, England
* Launceston, England
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