Job Description

NCEA River Temperature & Groundwater Officer - 31189

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NCEA River Temperature & Groundwater Officer - 31189

Number of jobs available
1
Region
East Midlands
City/Town
Kettering , Lincoln , Peterborough
Building/Site
DEFRA GRP CERES HOUSE, LN2 4DW, DEFRA GRP EA NENE HOUSE, NN15 6JQ, DEFRA GRP QUAY HOUSE, PE2 8YY
Grade
Staff Grade 4
Post Type
Fixed Term
Role Type
Administration / Corporate Support, Environment & Sustainability, Project Delivery
Working Pattern
Full Time
Salary Minimum
33,000 Pro-rata
Closing Date:
06/07/2025, 23:55 hours


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Basic Check
Job description
We don't just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment. As an organisation we strive to reflect the communities we serve and continue to develop diversity throughout our workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, or religion.



An opportunity has arisen for a River Temperature and Groundwater Officer based in our Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire Hydrometry & Telemetry (H&T) team, providing support to the Natural Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) project. We are looking for an individual with an understanding of the H&T network to assist in the planning, delivery process and installation of monitoring equipment across Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire. You may be required to travel outside this area as part of this role to support the roll out across England.



Key tasks will include:

Assessment of hydrometric site suitability for sensor installation following NCEA programme guidance.


Develop specifications of work and overseeing installation by internal/external contractors.

Undertake routine maintenance and calibration of river temperature sensors.

This role is a combination of field and office work therefore you must have a willingness to work outside, often in demanding weather conditions, all year round.



The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, well organised and be able to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders and partners. The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team is key to this role.



Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises, having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and is an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
The team
Our Hydrometry & Telemetry Team install and operates hydrometric and telemetry assets across Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire, undertaking monitoring to ensure high quality data is available for customers 24/7 whilst working closely with colleagues in other teams.



You will also work alongside national team members within the NCEA Network to help plan, install and deliver site upgrades required to complete the project and will be the key contact for contractors at designated NCEA sites.
Experience/skills required
We seek someone with technical expertise in hydrometry to support the NCEA programme, working with others and has good problem solving, communication and influencing skills.



This role includes work planning, scheduling your own work and occasionally that of other team members and contractors. It features strong elements of hands-on work in watercourses and at groundwater monitoring sites. You will be contributing to the design and installation of groundwater and river temperature monitoring sites.



Essential skills:

Planning and implementation of a programme of works.

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.

Full UK driving licence.



Desirable skills:

Experience of the construction, design and management (CDM) process would be an advantage.

Experience of the installation of sensors and operation of telemetry systems would be advantageous as would be practical skills.
Contact and additional information
This role has a mix of in-office, home and on-site working. It will require regular travel across Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.



A suitable vehicle will be made available to the successful candidate to enable site visits.



The Natural Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) is a comprehensive and long-term project to transform landscape decision making in England by providing a rich picture of the state of our environment and how it's changing.



For further information contact andrew.gittins@environment-agency.gov.uk or luke.laletin@environment-agency.gov.uk.



Interviews are likely to be held w/c 21/07/2025 face-to-face in Peterborough, though Microsoft Teams may be considered for some situations. This will be confirmed nearer the time.



Although this role is funded up to 31st March 2026 there is a strong likelihood it will be extended beyond this period.
Length of contract
Fixed Term to 31/03/2026
Competence 1
Achieves Results
Description
Please provide an example of where you have delivered a project, or similar significant piece of work, and the steps you took to ensure its successful delivery.
Competence 2
Influences and Persuades Others
Description
Provide an example where you have had to influence and persuade others to help deliver your own objectives, presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
Competence 3
H&T Instrumentation Operational Management
Description
Describe a time where you have led on the installation of monitoring equipment; what was the process you went through, its challenges, and what were the outcomes?
Competence 4
Health and Safety Management
Description
Using an example from a current or previous role, tell us about your approach to managing your own health, safety and wellbeing.

Detail the situation, how you identified the risk, what actions you took and any changes you would make.
Role specific license requirements
Yes - Full UK Driving Licence

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.

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