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Flood and Coastal Risk Officer - Romsey, United Kingdom - Environment Agency

Environment Agency

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Romsey, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Number of jobs available- - Region- South East

City/Town
Romsey, Worthing, Pevensey

Building/Site

Pevensey Office, Romsey Office, Guildbourne House

Grade

Staff Grade
Post Type
Permanent

Working Pattern

Full Time, Part Time

Role Type

Analytical

Salary Minimum £29,70

Job description
We're looking for a Flood and Coastal Risk Management Officer who will ultimately help us reduce flood risk to communities across East Sussex.

Data and evidence is key to the work we do and the analysis of GIS, models and data sets are an important part of the team's activities.

The person successful in this role will be the lead for data, mapping and modelling within the Partnerships & Strategic Overview Team for East Sussex, which will involve:

- developing and maintaining our mapping and modelling programme
- writing mapping and modelling project scope documents
- working closely with our Evidence & Risk team to review model specifications
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.

The team
The Partnerships & Strategic Overview team work to manage the risks of flooding and coastal erosion. The team use data and information to work with partners to plan, fund and deliver schemes which better protect communities. We influence the location and design of new development and ensure flood risk is not increased by works in or near watercourses.

Experience/skills required- You will be able to demonstrate most of the following:

An understanding of the importance of evidence in informing flood risk decisions
Knowledge and experience in hydraulic modelling
Experience in data processing and GIS software packages
Good data management and understanding of modelling standards
Excellent communication skills and an ability to build relationships
The ability to influence and persuade effectively
The ability to achieve results, directly and through others
Experience in prioritising and managing your workload effectively
Good problem solving and decision making skills
Contact and additional information
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. We support flexible working hours and practices. We also encourage you to keep developing your skills and professional knowledge throughout your career.

Tuesday 7th February at 1pm