Water Resources Officer Chalk - Hertfordshire & North London

Number of jobs available 4 Region South East City/Town Welwyn Garden City Building/Site Alchemy, Bessemer Road, AL7 1HE Grade Staff Grade 4 Post Type Permanent Working Pattern Full Time, Part Time Role Type Operational Delivery Salary Minimum £29,706 Job description We are enhancing our efforts to restore chalk streams by creating a range of new posts across England. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an innovative national programme focussed on achieving sustainable abstraction and healthy rivers across chalk catchments. Fundamental to this will be improving our analysis and finding solutions to the impacts of water abstraction on chalk streams. You will support on the provision of water resources evidence to the area virtual chalk team to feed into development and delivery of the area chalk action plan.

You'll support the delivery of projects and investigations related to abstraction activities in chalk streams. For example:

• investigations into potentially unsustainable abstractions
• data handling such as analysis and mapping
• sharing and communication of data and evidence
• using your knowledge and judgement to support in assessing the methodology and outcomes of water company investigations
• support production and delivery of the area chalk action plan
• support on drought planning and management

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 Hertfordshire and North London Integrated Environment Planning team has a pivotal role in collating, analysing and sharing a range of data to produce evidence that drives our area priorities. The team includes specialists and officers who focus on strategic water resources, water quality and Water Framework Directive activities.

The role will contribute to the area virtual chalk team and be part of the wider national chalk network. Experience/skills required

• a relevant degree or equivalent experience
• knowledge and/or experience of abstraction management, water resources planning or chalk issues
• a self-starter who can deliver key project tasks
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• a demonstration of practical problem solving
• the ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• have knowledge of relevant abstraction policies and environmental legislation

Contact and additional information The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.

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.

We offer an extensive range of employee benefits and the opportunity to progress your career with us via professional training routes such as apprenticeships and degree programmes.

For questions relating to this role, please contact eatalent@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews will be held in March.