Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, conscientious individual for the role of Specialist Team Member (STM) in the Draycott Field Team within East Midlands. You will be responsible for organising a large team delivering routine maintenance and construction on our rivers and flood defence assets. You will ensure all work is carried out efficiently and in line with Health and Safety procedures, CDM Regulations, as well as Environment Agency policy. You will produce risk assessments, method statements and other Health and Safety documentation for the team to follow on site. You will also lead on all aspects of our AIMS OM asset management system on behalf of the whole team. As an STM you will be expected to lead on Procurement on behalf of the Draycott Field Team, managing our orders, finances, and relationships with contractors. You must be a positive role model for the team, taking the lead to actively coach others to build a stronger field team. During times of leave or sickness you will be expected to stand in as the Field Team Leader; where you will be involved in the management of the Field Operations Team.

The team

The Draycott Field Operations Team is based at Draycott Depot, Nooning Lane,Draycott, Derby DE72 3NZ. The Field Operations Team is responsible for delivering a programme of maintenance and repairs to Rivers and Flood Defence assets. Whilst being prepared to react to incidents across the East Midlands and provide mutual aid in other Areas. We also provide support and advice to other parts of the business for example Fisheries, Hydrometry and Environment Management.

Experience/skills required

We are seeking someone with field team experience who has excellent leadership and communication skills. You will have the proven ability and demonstrate the following: \xe2\x80\xa2Lead on site, ensuring staff work safely and setting the routine for the day. \xe2\x80\xa2Lead teams responding to flood and environmental incidents. \xe2\x80\xa2Provide coaching and encouragement on site. \xe2\x80\xa2Communicate at a variety of levels, both internally & externally \xe2\x80\xa2Excellent customer service skills both written and verbal. \xe2\x80\xa2Self-motivation, with the ability to work well in a team as well as independently and deliver conflicting/demanding work, within short deadlines; \xe2\x80\xa2Working knowledge and experience of flood risk management policy, strategy, health, and safety (CDM) and environmental legislation \xe2\x80\xa2Have good IT skills (e.g, Word/Excel) and have a good understanding of working with iPads. In addition, the following personal skills are a key requirement for this role: taking initiative, good time management, flexibility, problem solving and decision making.

Contact and additional information

We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve and to promoting equality and diversity in all we do. The post is permanent, full time and based at Draycott Depot. You\'ll be required to travel to the depot and between sites therefore, a full UK driving licence is required. You will be required to participate in the emergency incident response rota which will involve some out of hours and weekend duties. If you would like to know more about this role, please contact William Evans(Field Operations Team Leader, william.evans@environment-agency.gov.uk). You can also download the candidate pack for more information. Note that your application will be blind-sifted on your responses to the competencies questions.

Job description attachment 1

Candidate pack

Closing Date:

16/08/2023, 23:55 hours

Level of security checks required

Basic Check

Competence 1

Health Safety & Wellbeing

Description

The STM role is key to ensuring that the risks to the team are controlled safely and effectively. Please tell us about your experience delivering and/or leading maintenance and construction projects in the field (for example chainsaw operations, grass cutting, vermin control, earthworks, retaining structures, river channel clearance etc.). - How did you approach managing and promoting health, safety and well-being? - How did you lead the team to carry out these projects?

Competence 2

Takes Decisions and Solves Problems

Description

As STM you will be responsible for allocating resources each day to ensure delivery of the workload and will need to think on your feet to resolve issues quickly and effectively. Please tell us about your experience of having to make an important decision that would have had an impact on delivery. - What was the situation? - What factors did you consider at the time to resolve the issue? - What was the outcome once you had resolved the setback?

Competence 3

Data and Information Management

Description

The STM needs to produce accurate and appropriate paperwork and documentation (including site packs) to enable work to be carried out on site. Please tell us what experience you have of producing documentation, including Construction Phase Plans, to enable work to be carried out safely on site. - Have you had any experience of managing contractors and, if so, please tell us about it? - Do you have detailed knowledge of any electronic management systems (i.e. AIMS OM/CAMC) and how competent are you with using these systems?

Role specific license requirements

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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