Job Description

Hydrometry and Telemetry Field Officer - 32127

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Hydrometry and Telemetry Field Officer - 32127

Number of jobs available
1
Region
East of England
City/Town
Ely , Huntingdon
Building/Site
DEFRA GRP EA BRAMPTON OFFICE, PE28 4NE, DEFRA GRP EA ELY OFFICE, CB7 4TX
Grade
Staff Grade 4
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Operational Delivery
Working Pattern
Full Time
Salary Minimum
34,320
Closing Date:
03/11/2025, 23:55 hours


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Job description
Do you enjoy the outdoors, have a keen eye for detail, and a passion for the environment?




An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Brampton/Ely based Hydrometry & Telemetry Team as a Hydrometric Officer.



This is a dynamic role that combines fieldwork with office-based responsibilities. You'll be working outdoors throughout the year--including in challenging weather conditions--so resilience and adaptability are key. Operating across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, and parts of Norfolk, you'll be responsible for collecting, validating, and delivering high-quality scientific data on rainfall, river flows and levels, and groundwater. This vital information supports both internal teams and external stakeholders in making informed environmental decisions.



You will be responsible for:

Ensuring our Hydrometric Network is robust, resilient, and incident ready Making necessary improvements and alterations Adapting the network to meet evolving operational and environmental demands Undertaking fieldwork and traveling to local offices and national meetings as required


This is a hybrid role, combining home and office work with travel to remote sites across Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire using a badged fleet vehicle.




You will also be expected to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues in Water Resources, Flood & Coastal Risk Management, and other key stakeholders to ensure a full understanding of their needs and operations.



In East Anglia we want to create a diverse workplace where people are respected, valued and listened to. We're all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where jointly we all grow and learn together.



It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
The team
The Hydrometry & Telemetry Team are part of the Monitoring Department within Local Operations.



We manage the Environment Agency's field telemetry equipment and hydrometric network. Our core responsibility is to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of the data we collect. This data underpins critical statutory functions, including flood forecasting and water resource management.



Our goal is to deliver accurate, timely information that meets the needs of our customers.
Experience/skills required
Essential:



Proven fieldwork experience, ideally within a hydrometric background Familiarity with remote communication technologies Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Strong practical problem-solving skills and methodology A full UK driving licence


It would be helpful, but not essential, if you had:



Knowledge of telemetry systems Experience with environmental monitoring instrumentation, particularly in river and tidal settings Understanding of rainfall measurement practices and associated methodologies


The ideal candidate will be naturally inquisitive, with a sharp eye for detail. While prior experience or knowledge of hydrometry and telemetry is advantageous, it is not essential. We offer a comprehensive training and mentoring programme designed to support your development and ensure your success in the role.
Contact and additional information
Your base location will be one of the offices listed.



Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate. Please see the candidate pack for more on how you will support with this and details of our fantastic benefits package. This includes an attractive salary, flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund.




Please note this role does NOT qualify for skilled worker sponsorship. Visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration where you can seek professional expert advice.




Interviews are planned to be held on the week commencing 24th November, in person at Ely office, but may be subject to change.




If you have any questions, please do contact Richard Bix via: Richard.Bix@environment-agency.gov.uk
Competence 1
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Description
Please note we do not assess CVs. Answers to these competency questions will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. You have up to 250 words so please do use them to tell us what we need to know about you. See Candidate pack for more details and a link to our capability dictionary.



Please provide an example of a time when you faced a complex or time-sensitive problem in your work. How did you analyse the situation, what options did you consider, and how did you arrive at your decision?
Competence 2
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Description
Demonstrate with an example, how your own behaviour can reduce risk to the health and safety of yourself and others.
Competence 3
H&T Systems Management
Description
Please tell us about your knowledge or experience of hydrometry, telemetry and hydrometric equipment? If you do not have any prior H&T experience, please tell us about your experience using some other scientific/field-based equipment?
Competence 4
H&T Instrumentation Operational Management
Description
Can you describe a time when you identified and resolved an issue involving inaccurate or unreliable data from a physical or digital asset?

What actions did you take to address the immediate problem, and what long-term measures did you implement to prevent it from happening again?
Role specific license requirements
Driving Licence - Eligibility for lease cars is made based on the role. Internal candidates ensure you check the lease car policy and consider its impact before applying.

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.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the

Civil Service Careers website

. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.