Hydrometry And Telemetry Officer - Data Officer - 26599

The Environment Agency works to create better places for people, wildlife, and supports sustainable development. 

This is an exciting opportunity for those interested in entering a career that can make a real difference to the local environment.

We’re looking for a Hydrometry and Telemetry Officer to focus on our data recording and validation. You’ll predominantly be working in the office, with some site visits across East Anglia to understand our network more.

We’re looking for enthusiastic people who can use initiative to solve problems. You’ll play a key role in managing our data collection and storage, processing and validating all the data brought back in by our field team and our telemetry systems. In turn you will be ensuring that the Environment Agency is best prepared to respond during environmental incidents; helping to protect people and livelihoods from the impacts of flooding.

This is an entry level role, and we’ll provide you with full on the job training led by our experienced team members as well as formal training provided by external training suppliers. You will be fully comfortable in the role before being asked to complete any projects on your own.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.

This is a fixed term assignment until 28/03/2025 – Internal candidates, please note you must ensure you seek agreement from your line manager to apply for this role.

For more info on working with us see https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk/

The team

Our friendly Hydrometry and Telemetry teams collect data essential for the quantitative assessment of water in the environment. This information is used throughout the Agency and underpins a lot of the decisions that the Agency makes. The data we provide allows real time analysis to facilitate the issue of flood warnings or manage abstractions, as well as an archive service to inform thinking on water resource or flood risk planning.

Experience/skills Required

What we’re looking for:

• Logical and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills as you will be working as part of a team and will have contact with the public.
• A positive can-do attitude and a passion for learning and protecting the environment.
• Numerate

Due to the nature of the role the below criteria are essential:

• Experience of data management
• Confident in the use of Microsoft Office

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

• Awareness of data collection & management systems.
• Awareness of different hydrometric monitoring methods and the resulting data.

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 the training and support needed.

Contact and additional information

In East Anglia we want to create a diverse workplace where individuals 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 we grow and learn together.

It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.

We will accommodate working from home but you'll be required to attend your base location on a regular basis.

We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund. See the candidate pack for more details.

If you have any questions please contact Louise Wilson via: [email protected] or on 07768000955

Closing Date:

12/06/2023, 23:55 hours

Level of security checks required

Basic Check

Length of contract

until 28/03/25

Competence 1

Data and Information Management

Description

H&T sites sometimes have long and varied historical data attached to them, which our customers often ask for. Please describe a time where you had to deal with large datasets, and how you stayed focused on ensuring the data was correct.

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.

Competence 2

Focuses on Customers and Partners

Description

H&T is a multi-functional team, and we regularly have to deal with customers both internal and external to the Environment Agency in a variety of mediums. Using experience from a current or previous role, tell us about a time you delivered excellent customer service.

Competence 3

Manages Self

Description

In this role we expect you to effectively organise yourself and take personal responsibility for your role in the Environment Agency. Can you give an example when you’ve had to reprioritise and organise tasks to ensure timely achievement of results?

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.