Environmental Data Collection Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Closing Date: 10 May 2023
Salary: £28,403 - £32,088(Grade 4)
Location: Flexiblewithin Mid Wales, Preferably Lampeter
Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week.
Post number: 203531
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Environmental Data Collection Officer for Mid Wales. You would work as part of the Mid Wales Environmental Assessment and Advice Team. We provide multifunctional advice and monitoring across Mid Wales. You will be confident about working outdoors in different field environments, weather conditions, and sometimes in remote locations, and you will be comfortable working in water to carry out data collection and survey work. This varied role, based in the field, includes:
- Collect routine water quality samples in rivers, lakes and bathing waters.
- Ecological kick-sampling to detect invertebrates and diatoms.
- Terrestrial monitoring support.
- Drive from site to site, including some routes when a 4x4 vehicle is required.
- Use technology to collect data in the field with a hand held meter and input data on a tablet device.
- Operating equipment such as data sondes and passive sampling equipment in a river.
The data collected by our team are used to report against statutory requirements and are key evidence used by Place Teams in Wales, to inform their decisions and actions in the sustainable management of our natural resources.
Knowledge and experience of the following:
Experience of operational sampling and/or monitoring.
Experience of team working.
Reasonable knowledge of terrestrial ecology, freshwater ecology, water quality, fisheries or earth science.
Data and information management experience.
A current full UK valid licence to drive NRW fleet vehicles (cars and vans).
Ability to swim and be confident working in water. (Essential)
IT competencies; MS Office and database experience.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
- agile and flexible working (role dependent)
- Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
- 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
- generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
- health and wellbeing benefits and support
- weekly well-being hour to use at your choice
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,403.00-£32,088.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 203531
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Regional Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Environmental Data Collection Officer roles across Natural Resources Wales's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Regional Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,403 - £32,088 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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