Job Description

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 into a career that can make a real difference to the local environment. We\'re looking for numerous Hydrometry and Telemetry Officers to join our team. You\'ll predominantly be working outdoors installing, operating and maintaining water flow and level measuring equipment in our local rivers and groundwater monitoring boreholes.

You will be expected to carry out your role in all seasons but you will be adequately provided with necesary PPE for the activity you will be carrying out.

We\'re looking for enthusiastic people who can use initiative to solve problems. You\'ll play a key role in resolving issues or repairing equipment, 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 site visits on your own.

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

Full UK driving licence

You must be able to swim as you will often be working in/near water.

You will be required to pass colour vision tests prior to appointment as you will have to maintain electrical equipment with multi coloured wiring.

The team

The Hydrometry & Telemetry Team is responsible for the operation of the hydrometric network of assets for the North-east delivered as a singular team working from offices in Newcastle & Darlington, we also work very closely alongside our colleagues in the Yorkshire Region.

The Team is currently in a transition period and are currently trialling a new team structure, this is an exciting time for the team with lots of new opportunities and challenges.

Experience/skills required

What we\'re looking for:

A positive can-do attitude and a passion for learning and protecting the environment.

Good interpersonal and communication skills as you will be working as part of a team and will have contact with the public.

Confidence with using IT systems, in particular Microsoft Office programmes

Logical and analytical approach to problem solving.

Numerate

Ability to achieve whilst working on your own and as part of a team

Contact and additional information

It\'s our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all regardless of race, sex, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or marital status. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working patterns, including part time and job share.

For further information contact
Mark Purvis-H&T Team Leader - 07721626149
Mark.Purvis@Environment-Agency.gov.uk
Ian Downs North East H&T Hydrometry Specialist. -0770792833
Dan Noble North East H&T Telemetry Specialist-07467338995

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Candidate pack

Closing Date:

09/07/2023, 23:55 hours

Level of security checks required

Basic Check

Length of contract

up to 24 months

Competence 1

Takes Decisions and Solves Problems

Description

Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.

Please describe a time where you have taken decisive actions to solve a difficult problem?. What were these decisions based upon and please describe your thought process?

Competence 2

Manages Self

Description

Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency.

Please describe a time where you have managed a large volume of work, how did you manage this and how did you ensure your own personal wellbeing during this period?

Competence 3

Manage your health and safety

Description

Making sure your own behaviour reduces risks to the health and safety of yourself and others.

Please outline one or more examples where you have ensured your own behaviours reduce risk to the health and safety of yourself and others?

Role specific license requirements

Full UK Driving License
Category B License

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 for more information.

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