Job Description

We\'re looking for Hydrometry and Telemetry Officers to join our North Thames team. This is an exciting opportunity for those interested in a career that makes a difference to the local environment. You\'ll mainly be working outdoors; installing, operating, and maintaining River, Rainfall and Groundwater measuring equipment. You\'ll process, quality assure and archive the data for use by a wide variety of users.
We\'re looking for practical people who can use initiative to solve problems. You\'ll play an important role in resolving technical issues, repairing monitoring equipment, ensuring that the Environment Agency is ready to respond during environmental incidents; helping to protect people and livelihoods from the impacts of flooding.
The role is varied, including both independent and team working. On any given day you could be taking a river flow measurement, re-wiring a piece of equipment or processing data to be sent to a colleague. You will be required to use simple tools, work outdoors in all weathers, and use computer skills. Our stations can be in remote and urban locations to which you will need to drive to regularly, you will also need to work in and near water.
You will lead and be supported by the team to produce the best outcome for each site. You\'ll be responsible for elements of asset management, public safety, and be involved in project delivery. You will be looking after complex sites and be expected to own the resolution of repairs at these sites. You\'ll be responsible for organising your own schedule, allowing you to utilise our flexible working hours to fit around your personal life.
Incident response is a central to what we do. We will help you to find an incident role to suit your strengths and circumstances. This may attract an additional payment; full training will be available.

The team

The North Thames Team is based in Wallingford and covers the Upper Thames, Southern Chilterns and the Cotswolds. The team includes Technical Specialists, who will be on hand to train and support you, alongside the other H&T Officers and Team members.
The team works closely with the South Thames team to provide consistent infrastructure across the Thames Catchment, this includes cross team workshops and meetings usually based in Reading.

Experience/skills required

The role will consist of a split of office, home based and field work. We require you to hold a full UK Drivers Licence.

Ideally coming from a scientific or practical background we would be looking for some of the following qualities:

- Experience in managing large quantities of data
- Well-developed influencing and practical problem-solving skills
- Willingness to work outside often in demanding weather conditions, all year round.
- Confidence working in and near water
- Confidence driving in all weather conditions and to remote locations

Some understanding of incident management is desirable.

The candidate pack and generic role profile should be read along with the advert to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed.

Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed.

Contact and additional information

If you would like to discuss the role please contact:
Victoria Smith: victoria.smith@environment-agency.gov.uk
or
Ed Dimmock: ed.dimmock@environment-agency.gov.uk

Job description attachment 1

Candidate pack

Closing Date:

25/09/2023, 23:55 hours

Level of security checks required

Basic Check

Competence 1

Field Delivery

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.

Tell us of your experience working in the Outdoor Environment

Competence 2

Technical Skills

Description

Tell us about your experience Troubleshooting and repairing technical equipment

Competence 3

Technical Skills

Description

Tell us of your Data Processing experience

Competence 4

Assets Management

Description

Tell us of your experience in being responsible for the management of an asset.

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.

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