Hydrogeologist/groundwater Protection Officer - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Environment Agency

Environment Agency

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for individuals who enjoy problem solving as part of a team.

The roles provide a unique opportunity to develop your hydrogeological knowledge across a range of activities which can be water resources or water quality focused.

Main duties dependent on role include:
Undertaking Hydrogeological Risk Assessments.
Analysing pumping test data.
Supporting internal teams and customers by providing technical hydrogeological and permitting advice.
Working with partners to deliver environmental outcomes.
Reviewing land contamination reports.
Working in a team to help deliver DEFRA's 25year environment plan.

We have a variety of tools and internal training providing many development opportunities both technically and personally. There are local and national technical specialists who can offer support and guidance.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for anyone wanting to grow a career in hydrogeology.
Your base will be at one of our office locations: Trentside Offices, Ripley Office, Rothley Office.

The team

The Groundwater and Contaminated Land Team is multifunctional team focused on protecting both the quality and quantity of our groundwater resources.

The team provides technical support to internal teams and external customers on a range of groundwater related issues including:

Abstraction licencing
Permitting
Planning advice
Catchment management
Groundwater vulnerability

The team also provides technical input to enforcement cases and incident response activities where groundwater is at risk.

Experience/skills required

Essential:
A relevant geoscience or environmental degree.
Knowledge of hydrogeology, groundwater protection and how this relates to a sustainable use of water resources.
Experience of using a variety of information sources to help make technical decisions.
Effective communication skills.
Proficiency in using Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
Experience of data handling, time and file management and excellent organisational skills.

We take part in incident response. You'll be encouraged to get involved. Full training is provided.

Contact and additional information

In East Midlands 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.
The post is fulltime although requests for other work patterns will be considered.