Hydrologist (Technical Officer) - Pan Area Team - 31409

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Job Description

Become a hydrologist at the Environment Agency and you can play your part in helping us confront the climate emergency through our long-term goals to be nationally resilient to climate change and promote a sustainable future.

Job Description

Become a hydrologist at the Environment Agency and you can play your part in helping us confront the climate emergency through our long-term goals to be nationally resilient to climate change and promote a sustainable future.

Come and join our friendly hydrology team and your responsibilities will be varied and rewarding. These include:

Key to all this is building relationships with our customers both within the Environment Agency and externally. This includes water companies, agriculture and members of the public who are affected by how water resources are managed in this part of England.

Site visits will be required as part of the role so you must be able to travel.

In East Anglia we want to create a diverse workplace where people 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 jointly we all grow and learn together.

It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate. Please see the candidate pack for more on how you'll support with this.

The team

Hydrology sits within the Water, Land and Biodiversity family providing information and advice to internal and external customers across East Anglia, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

We are a friendly and welcoming team providing an integrated hydrology service. By analysing, modelling, forecasting and reporting we determine how much water is available, making decisions on when to operate our water transfer schemes.

We quality assure data working closely with other teams across the Agency to provide best service.

Experience/skills Required

Essential that you:

Desirable:

Ideally you will have a good understanding of hydrology, demonstrated through applying different hydrological techniques to real world situations.

A relevant degree (e.g. an earth science or numerical degree) or equivalent

Previous experience in a role relating to water resources.

A driving licence as travel to sites and other offices will be required.

Contact and additional information

We have one full-time role available but will consider part-time.

You will be expected to attend your agreed office base as and when required. Our hybrid working model enables working from home dependent primarily on business need, allowing for personal circumstances where we can in agreement with line management.

You'll be responsible for work across our geographical area (EAN & LNA) regardless of your base office location. Available base locations are; Peterborough, Brampton (Huntingdon) and Ipswich.

We offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund. See candidate pack for details.

Interviews are planned week commencing 11/08/2025. Ideally these will be in person but this is subject to change.

If you have any questions please contact Kelly.West@environment-agency.gov.uk

Competence 1

Data and Information Management

Description

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. You have up to 250 words so please do use them to tell us what we need to know about you. See Candidate pack for more details and a link to our capability dictionary.

Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.

Please give an example of when you have been responsible for gathering and using data or information to make an informed decision. What were your considerations when interpreting and using the information?

Competence 2

Focuses on Customers and Partners

Description

Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.

Provide an example of a time when you have communicated with a customer, explaining how you ensured their needs were met.

Competence 3

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.

Describe a time when you have delivered multiple pieces of work with different deadlines whilst ensuring accuracy and high standards .

Role specific license requirements

Driving Licence is desirable - Eligibility for lease cars is made based on the role. Internal candidates ensure you check the lease car policy and consider its impact before applying.

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:
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£60,000 - £80,000
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Engineering

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