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This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Technical Fisheries Officer within the Fisheries Operations team based in Thames. This is part of the area Fisheries Biodiversity and Geomorphology department.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Technical Fisheries Officer within the Fisheries Operations team based in Thames. This is part of the area Fisheries Biodiversity and Geomorphology department.

Successful candidates will be expected to provide high quality fisheries advice to a variety of internal and external customers. Taking a risk-based approach to help protect and improve the water environment and water-dependent wildlife. This position focusses on some of the most significant chalk stream habitat in the UK including the River Kennet.

As a Fisheries Technical Officer, you will:

The role has a strong area incident response element. There is a need to work flexibly and take part in the fisheries duty officer 24hr out of hours roster.

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.

The team

The Fisheries Operations team uses a risk-based approach to protect and improve the water environment for fisheries. We provide advice on high-risk permits, consents, licences and planning applications to ensure that biodiversity, fisheries and ecosystems are protected, and where possible enhanced. Through promotion and publicity, we raise awareness of angling opportunities with our partners, deliver the rod licence checking programme, provide incident response and undertake river habitat enhancement work.

Experience/skills Required

It is essential that you have:

It is desirable that you have:

Contact and additional information

This role is office based (Farnham) but with some flexibility and hybrid working options. However, there is a requirement for a 2hr in hours and 4hr out of hours incident response time. The role involves travel across the area and work in the field, and therefore a full driving licence is required. There is also an expectation that you would take on the role of fisheries duty officer as part of a 24hr standby roster. All Environment Agency staff receive training to support our response to major incidents.

Interviews for this role are expected to begin from the 11th of August. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Team Leader Peter Gray Peter.gray@environement-agency.gov.uk.

Competence 1

Achieves Results

Description

You will be required to manage and prioritise your own workload. Delivery of work needs to be timely and mindful of both the teams and your own resource.

Can you give me an example of a significant piece of work you have delivered? What did you do and what were the outcomes?

Competence 2

Influences and Persuades Others

Description

In this role you are often seen as the face of the environment agency. This is an important ambassadorial element of the role. This can instigate questions and conversations that can be targeted, confrontational and often where opinions do not align. The role will bring you into contact with a range of people, departments and organisations both internal and external. Some customers in particular can often ask difficult or confrontational questions, especially where their opinions may not align with yours.

Can you give an example of how you have dealt with an external customer that had a differing viewpoint to yours, and how you manage this interaction?

Competence 3

Focuses on Customers and Partners

Description

Fisheries as a function has a very broad customer base, internally and externally. Providing an excellent level of customer service is paramount even where we are unable to meet all expectations.

Can you give an example of where you have delivered this type of work?

Role specific license requirements

Full UK driving 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 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.

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Location:
Farnham, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£100,000 - £125,000
Job Type:
FullTime
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