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Job Description
Are you passionate about our most precious and challenging resource? Are you interested in applying your technical skills to help solve real world problems? Can you help the Environment Agency innovate and develop new tools for extracting insights from data and improve our understanding of future water needs? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
Job Description
Are you passionate about our most precious and challenging resource? Are you interested in applying your technical skills to help solve real world problems? Can you help the Environment Agency innovate and develop new tools for extracting insights from data and improve our understanding of future water needs? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
Working primarily with technical team members and a diverse range of stakeholders including water resources regulators, water companies, regional groups, government (MHCLG), RAPID, and academic project partners, your role will involve two aspects.
First, to refactor a historically labour-intensive manual process into a streamlined automated approach, which will help enhance our understanding of water needs nationally and improve our ability to regulate effectively. This work will increase our efficiency, improve our data quality and our confidence in, and communication of, water company data and insights from this data. The role will also involve deploying the newly developed programmatic approach via web-based tools for data-sharing, communication and engagement with our stakeholders.
Second, to support the ongoing development of national water resources modelling capabilities in the EA. This will include developing water resource models to enable regulators and government to assess future national water needs, the drivers and how this may change given latest policy and growth forecasts. This will involve data processing, running models and drawing together findings and communicating them in a logical way. You will also support in a water industry wide modelling advisory group that aims to develop national consistency in how we assess our future water needs.
The Environment Agency are fully committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements for all our vacancies. Join us in a diverse environment where every voice is heard and valued.
The team
Positioned within the National Appraisal Unit in Operations Catchment Services, the Water Resources Modelling Team is establishing national water resources modelling capabilities to provide assessments of supply options and provide evidence-based recommendations to key stakeholders. The team provides technical skills and resources to support the business through collaborative projects, including modelling strategic resource options with RAPID and academic partners, and working with Environment & Business and government partners on modelling for the National Framework.
Experience/skills Required
We are seeking an individual with experience in programming and developing automated tools and/or developing models. You’ll be qualified to at least degree standard in a relevant discipline, be highly numerate with strong analytical skills and have experience working on multi-stakeholder projects, delivering results to tight deadlines.
The candidate will have most of the following skills:
* Highly motivated self-starter/self-learner with good interpersonal skills, commitment to continuous improvement and enthusiasm to learn
* Proven programming ability using standard software development practices (including deploying web-based tools to communicate and share/receive data)
* Experience in, or transferrable skills to apply to, water resources modelling
* High level of numeracy with strong data processing/manipulation skills
* Ability to understand/communicate complex technical concepts to different audiences
* Excellent problem solving, decision-making and scientific reasoning skills
* Adept at working independently and as part of a virtual team
* Handles multiple work streams and priorities
Contact and additional information
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given.
You’ll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid.
We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, some travel and overnights may be required.
Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact emily.fallon@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.
If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Competence 1
Data and Information Management
Description
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview. Feedback is generally not available at sift stage.
Give an example of a time when you have collected, analysed, interpreted, recorded, managed, and developed data or information, and how you have shared this data or information with different audiences.
Competence 2
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Give an example of a time when you have balanced and met the needs of internal and external customers, provided effective responses, and resolved problems.
Competence 3
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Description
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Give an example of a time where you have identified and delivered optimum solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probed to develop alternative solutions, and made sound and timely decisions.
Competence 4
Manages Self
Description
Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Give an example of when you had to independently deliver work under demanding circumstances, how did you remain effective and what did you learn about your strengths and weaknesses?
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.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls. Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
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Engineering and Information Technology
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