Environmental Monitoring Officer 2 (Freshwater Ecologist) - 30251

Defra Group, Newcastle upon Tyne

Environmental Monitoring Officer 2 (Freshwater Ecologist) - 30251

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Defra Group, Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 6 days ago, 24 Jan | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 20a8ec20714d4480a0b3d0820803e7dc

Full Job Description

At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusivity to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed. We're looking for an experienced ecologist to work as an Environmental Monitoring Officer in our Analysis & Reporting team to help carry out our environmental monitoring and investigations programme. The role will include field based ecological survey work, laboratory analysis of ecological samples, data analysis, interpretation, and reporting. This varied role will involve:

  • Laboratory analysis of biological samples, including aquatic invertebrates to species level.
  • Seasonal field based ecological, water quality, macrophyte, River Habitat Surveys and/or fisheries survey work across the whole area.
  • Interpretation of field and laboratory data to report findings to our customers using both standard and bespoke computer applications.
  • Supporting investigations into impacts of environmental pollution incidents.
  • The post is based at our Tyneside House, Newcastle Office, but covers the whole of the North East Area patch, so frequent travelling is required to undertake field work. Occasional remote or hybrid working is a possibility with this role. The Environment Agency take part in incident response. Our new Inclusive Incident Management Policy has been developed to support all new starters to find an incident role to suit their individual needs and circumstances. Full training will be provided. The team Our friendly and dedicated Analysis and Reporting team collect, analyse, and interpret freshwater environmental data. The Team sits within the wider Water, Land and Biodiversity Operations Department., Please describe a situation where you have had to deliver a piece of work to a high standard and to a deadline. How did you achieve this? Competence 2 Influences and Persuades Others, Please describe a situation where you have had to influence and persuade another party to achieve a "win win" outcome. Competence 3 Environmental Awareness, Please describe the potential impacts you and your activities may have on the Environment, and what measures you take to minimise/mitigate these. 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.

    You will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with a genuine passion for the environment. You will be qualified to at least degree level (or equivalent) or have a minimum of two years' experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. ecology, environmental sciences, biology). You must be trained in or have experience of: Identification of freshwater macroinvertebrates/plants/fish Freshwater ecology surveys (e.g. macrophyte surveys, fish surveys, river habitat surveys) Data analysis and interpretation Report writing Training in survey techniques and identification will be available, although prior training and experience is highly desirable. Experience using Excel and Word is essential. You need to be able to work effectively on your own and within a team and be able to produce clear written work. You must possess a full driving licence and be able to swim confidently.

    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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