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Job Description
Overview
The Environment Agency has a broad, varied remit to protect and enhance the environment, with a goal to create a cleaner, safer and healthier environment for people and wildlife. Water is at the heart of all we do, with drinking, washing, recreation, industry and health all relying on clean and available water. As water becomes scarcer, we must protect this precious resource. We advise water companies on their plans and hold them to account for protecting the water environment, supporting Bathing Waters initiatives and broader water quality goals.
Responsibilities
* Work alongside Water Quality Officers to establish and embed Bathing Waters work in our teams and support the Operational community of practice to fulfil responsibilities.
* Assess Water Company proposals to meet bathing water standards and help develop innovative methods to achieve compliance.
* Collaborate with Environment Agency colleagues (e.g., Local Area Integrated Environmental Planning and National Water Quality Guidance Teams) and engage with water companies and external stakeholders to achieve Bathing Waters outcomes.
* Respond to incidents as part of an incident role, with training provided; may attract additional payment.
Team and Location
Operations Catchment Services works to secure outcomes across key stakeholders and influence investment in the water environment. The post is part of the OCS Water Quality team. We operate with a dispersed team and may meet face to face when needed; training and mentoring support are provided.
Essential
* Knowledge of water quality planning, bathing water regulations, understanding of the water industry and price review processes; strong communication and networking skills with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
* Ability to analyse technical information.
* Experience presenting technical information to a wide audience.
* Organisational skills with the ability to plan, track, deliver and evaluate work to standards and timescales.
* Work experience in an environmental discipline (e.g., with water companies, environmental consultancies, regulatory roles, research/education, or environmental charities).
Desirable
* Degree or postgraduate qualification in an environmental discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Ecology, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Data Science and analytics).
* Experience in water quality modelling.
Contact and Additional Information
You will be part of a dispersed team and may travel for national meetings with occasional overnight stays.
We encourage a diverse workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including part-time and job share. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including BAME, disabled, female and LGBT+ candidates.
If you have questions about the vacancy or application process, please contact the recruiting manager at dave.sanderson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams and will involve competency-based questions. For information on these competencies, please see the Environment Agency capability dictionary: https://en.calameo.com/books/004433680aab41adf893b
Competencies (Interview Preparation)
Competence 1: Data and Information Management — Description: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for various purposes.
* Provide an example of managing technical data to inform a decision or produce a report.
* What was the technical nature of the data?
* How did you sort relevant from irrelevant data?
* How did you structure your report to convey information effectively?
* How was the data stored for future reference?
* How would you approach a similar situation now?
Competence 2: Communicates Effectively — Description: Listens and asks questions to understand; conveys information clearly to technical and management audiences.
* Describe a time you conveyed technical information clearly to others.
* What was the subject matter and method of communication?
* How did you ensure understanding?
* What was the result and what would you change next time?
Competence 3: Works in Teams — Description: Cooperates as part of a dispersed team to achieve common goals.
* Provide an example of working within your team or with other teams to achieve a goal.
* What was your role and contribution?
* What contributed to the success and how would you replicate this in a nationally dispersed team?
Note: If you are applying from the Civil Service, Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant if appointed. We support flexible working and have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body, committed to value for money and using government frameworks for external recruitment. For supplier opportunities, visit the Crown Commercial Service guidance.
Artificial intelligence note: All examples must be truthful and drawn from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of applications. Review guidance on AI use in Civil Service careers.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
Locations mentioned for reference; refer to the posting for current location(s).
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