Job Description

Hydrometry and Telemetry Officer - 32159

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Hydrometry and Telemetry Officer - 32159

Number of jobs available
1
Region
East of England
City/Town
Ely , Huntingdon , Ipswich , Norwich
Building/Site
DEFRA GRP DRAGONFLY HOUSE, NR3 1UB, DEFRA GRP EA BRAMPTON OFFICE, PE28 4NE, DEFRA GRP EA ELY OFFICE, CB7 4TX, DEFRA GRP EA ICENI HOUSE, IP3 9JD
Grade
Staff Grade 4
Post Type
Fixed Term
Role Type
Operational Delivery
Working Pattern
Full Time
Salary Minimum
34,320 Pro-rata
Closing Date:
03/11/2025, 23:55 hours


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Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Brampton/Ely based Hydrometry & Telemetry Team dealing with data analysis for Area Wide Hydrometry.



East Anglia area has a short-term opportunity to be part of the team delivering on our flow derivation effort. Working across the area and with three other team members working in this area, you will be involved in sourcing various data and information and liaising with colleagues and customers to ensure we can return accurate and considered proposals for consideration.



Hydrometry is a truly diverse discipline measuring all elements of the water cycle, offering a great insight into how we capture this data and provide the information to our colleagues, customers, stakeholders and partners.



In the East Anglia Area we have two teams and this role will support both the East and West, that operate across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.



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.



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.



This is a fixed term assignment until 31/03/2026 - Internal candidates, you must ensure you seek agreement from your line manager to apply for this role.



The post is full-time although requests for other work patterns will be considered.
The team
The Hydrometry & Telemetry Team, sits within the Monitoring Department in Local Operations in the East Anglia Area.



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:

Experience of Microsoft suite, in particular Excel, Experience in Hydrometric Practice Knowledge and use of Wiski


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

Experience of Power Bi and Sharepoint Experience of Biber and Sked


Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed from colleagues.



As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.



While a driving licence is required, eligibility for lease cars is made based on the role, and there is no lease car provision for this position. Internal candidates ensure you check the lease car policy and consider its impact before applying.
Contact and additional information
Base location will be Brampton, Ely, Norwich and Ipswich, working from home depending on business need. Some travel will be required for meetings and training, therefore a full UK driving license is required for this post.



Please see the candidate pack for more 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 week of 10/11/2025, via MS Teams but may be subject to change.



If you have any questions please do contact either Richard Bix or Martyn Phillips via: richard.bix@environment-agency.gov.uk or martyn.phillips1@environment-agency.gov.uk
Length of contract
Up to 31/03/26
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 examples of how you approach difficult decisions including how you gather information, consider alternatives and reach a sound and timely decision.
Competence 2
Applies Analytical Knowledge and Experience
Description
Please tell us about your knowledge or experience of hydrometry. If you do not have any prior H&T experience, please tell us about your experience using analytical techniques to deliver the required results
Competence 3
Manage your health and safety
Description
Demonstrate how your own behaviour can reduce risk to the health and safety of yourself and others.
Competence 4
Data and Information Management
Description
Tell us about your experiences in dealing large data sets and what skills you have employed to determine a timely and accurate result
Role specific license requirements
Full UK Driving Licence Required - Eligibility for lease cars is made based on the role for which there is no lease car provision for this position. 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.