Technical Officer - West Malling, United Kingdom - Environment Agency

Environment Agency

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West Malling, United Kingdom

5 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Number of jobs available- - Region- South East

City/Town
West Malling

Building/Site

Orchard House

Grade

Staff Grade
Post Type
Permanent

Working Pattern

Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Part Time Term Time, Compressed Hours

Role Type

Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery

Salary Minimum £29,70

Job description
We are the Environment Agency, and we work to create better places for people and wildlife and support sustainable development by working in partnership with government, local councils, businesses, and communities to tackle the increasing demand and management of water as a resource in KSL and climate change's effect on the environment.

We are looking for a someone to help us manage operational water resources activities in the Kent, South London, and East Sussex (KSLES) area.

Supporting the Water Resources specialists and working closely with your colleagues in various teams, you will provide a high level of service across the area supporting proactive water resources data & information management.

The main responsibilities are:

Water resources planning
Abstraction Licence Strategies and Resources Assessment
Abstraction licence assessment and regulation
Analyse, interpret, and report on hydrometric data
River flow data quality assurance
Working with customers and partners such as water companies, consultants, catchment groups and other stakeholders.
Customer enquiries and data requests

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 Kent and South London Groundwater and Hydrology team bring together Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Water Resource specialists in a high performing and professional environment. A population of 6 million and increasing growth in the Southeast continues to challenge the balance between the natural environment and resources, with the team being primarily responsible for managing and regulating sustainable abstraction and water resources across Kent and South London.
Experience/skills required
Proven interest/working experience/education in water resources management and/or hydrological data analysis.
Produce and effectively interpret data to support evidence.

- the ability to work unsupervised and collaborate effectively in a team atmosphere.
- the ability to find innovative solutions to complex issues.
- the ability to work flexibly and manage your own workload.

Communicate across a wide network of audiences by using a variety of communication methods.
Good organisational skills and an ability to use MS Office programs.
Contact and additional information
The role will be based in Orchard House, West Malling. Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 02/10/2023 and will be conducted either virtually or in person.