Region
North West City/Town
Penrith, Preston, Warrington Building/Site
DEFRA GRP EA GHYLL MOUNT, CA11 9BP, DEFRA GRP EA LUTRA HOUSE, PR5 8BX, DEFRA GRP EA RICHARD FAIRCLOUGH HOUSE, WA4 1HT Grade
Staff Grade 4 Post Type
Permanent Role Type
Operational Delivery Working Pattern
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share Salary Minimum
£33,000 Closing Date
26/01/2025, 23:55 hours Security checks level
Basic Check Job Description
Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone? Then the Environment Agency is the organisation for you! We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. Do you want to make a real difference in protecting the local environment? We’re looking for a hydrologist to join our Hydrology Team in the Cumbria and Lancashire Area. In this role you will collate, analyse and interpret hydrological information necessary for effective water resource management. Working closely with other hydrology team members, you will provide professional advice and technical assessments on hydrological issues to customers and partners. The work you do will inform decision making and contribute to protecting and improving the environment. You will work closely with other team members to achieve the following: Achieve our target for quality assuring river flow data Monthly Water Situation Reports (monthly external customer report published on gov.uk). Hydrological monitoring reports Support the Area Drought Group with hydrological information including providing updates on river flows Updating various data sets including rainfall and reservoir information. Monitor our team mailbox and provide customer responses to e-mails including requests for information, licence applications and data requests. The Team
You will join a friendly and welcoming team of Hydrologists delivering work across Cumbria and Lancashire. You will work in either: Preston (Lutra House), Penrith (Ghyll Mount) or Warrington (Richard Fairclough House). Our Team provides technical expertise and advice on a range of water resource management projects including the Water Framework Directive, Catchment Abstraction Management Strategies, water resource management plans, drought plans and determining water resources licences. Experience/Skills Required
Through experience to date, you will be able to demonstrate the following: A solid understanding of hydrological processes A degree in hydrology/geography or another closely related subject An in-depth understanding of water resources Understanding of hydrological concepts, data and techniques Delivery of work by planning, tracking, gathering and maintaining data/information Ability to analyse complex hydrological problems and review modelling techniques An understanding and experience of data collection, quality analysis and processing Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers Excellent communication skills with the ability of turning technical detail into compelling arguments for the respective audience. Contact and Additional Information
We would love to inspire you to apply – please get in touch with Helen Moorhouse by email at helen.moorhouse@environment-agency.gov.uk. This post can be based at our Penrith, Preston or Warrington offices. This role is office based but involves visiting sites or locations. Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate. Please note we do not assess CVs. Answers to these competency questions will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. We recommend reading our 'How to apply' page (environmentagencycareers.co.uk) before you start. Competencies
Competence 1: Achieves Results
Description: Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results. Question: Tell us about a time when you had to deliver a challenging piece of work. Competence 2: Data and Information Management
Description: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes. Question: Tell us about a work-related problem you have encountered that you have solved specifically using data and or analysis and interpretation skills. Competence 3: Communicates Effectively
Description: Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing. Question: Provide an example of where you have had to explain a technical issue to a customer and how you went about this. 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
this link
for more information.
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North West City/Town
Penrith, Preston, Warrington Building/Site
DEFRA GRP EA GHYLL MOUNT, CA11 9BP, DEFRA GRP EA LUTRA HOUSE, PR5 8BX, DEFRA GRP EA RICHARD FAIRCLOUGH HOUSE, WA4 1HT Grade
Staff Grade 4 Post Type
Permanent Role Type
Operational Delivery Working Pattern
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share Salary Minimum
£33,000 Closing Date
26/01/2025, 23:55 hours Security checks level
Basic Check Job Description
Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone? Then the Environment Agency is the organisation for you! We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. Do you want to make a real difference in protecting the local environment? We’re looking for a hydrologist to join our Hydrology Team in the Cumbria and Lancashire Area. In this role you will collate, analyse and interpret hydrological information necessary for effective water resource management. Working closely with other hydrology team members, you will provide professional advice and technical assessments on hydrological issues to customers and partners. The work you do will inform decision making and contribute to protecting and improving the environment. You will work closely with other team members to achieve the following: Achieve our target for quality assuring river flow data Monthly Water Situation Reports (monthly external customer report published on gov.uk). Hydrological monitoring reports Support the Area Drought Group with hydrological information including providing updates on river flows Updating various data sets including rainfall and reservoir information. Monitor our team mailbox and provide customer responses to e-mails including requests for information, licence applications and data requests. The Team
You will join a friendly and welcoming team of Hydrologists delivering work across Cumbria and Lancashire. You will work in either: Preston (Lutra House), Penrith (Ghyll Mount) or Warrington (Richard Fairclough House). Our Team provides technical expertise and advice on a range of water resource management projects including the Water Framework Directive, Catchment Abstraction Management Strategies, water resource management plans, drought plans and determining water resources licences. Experience/Skills Required
Through experience to date, you will be able to demonstrate the following: A solid understanding of hydrological processes A degree in hydrology/geography or another closely related subject An in-depth understanding of water resources Understanding of hydrological concepts, data and techniques Delivery of work by planning, tracking, gathering and maintaining data/information Ability to analyse complex hydrological problems and review modelling techniques An understanding and experience of data collection, quality analysis and processing Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers Excellent communication skills with the ability of turning technical detail into compelling arguments for the respective audience. Contact and Additional Information
We would love to inspire you to apply – please get in touch with Helen Moorhouse by email at helen.moorhouse@environment-agency.gov.uk. This post can be based at our Penrith, Preston or Warrington offices. This role is office based but involves visiting sites or locations. Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate. Please note we do not assess CVs. Answers to these competency questions will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. We recommend reading our 'How to apply' page (environmentagencycareers.co.uk) before you start. Competencies
Competence 1: Achieves Results
Description: Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results. Question: Tell us about a time when you had to deliver a challenging piece of work. Competence 2: Data and Information Management
Description: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes. Question: Tell us about a work-related problem you have encountered that you have solved specifically using data and or analysis and interpretation skills. Competence 3: Communicates Effectively
Description: Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing. Question: Provide an example of where you have had to explain a technical issue to a customer and how you went about this. 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
this link
for more information.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
