Hydrogeologist G4 - East Anglia Brampton, Cambridgeshire, East of England, England
Environment Agency
Full Time
Brampton, Cambridgeshire, East of England, England
25001 - 30000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Number of jobs available
1
Region
East of England
City/Town
Brampton , Ely , Ipswich , Norwich
Building/Site
Various
Grade
Staff Grade 4
Post Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full Time, Part Time
Role Type
Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery
Salary Minimum
£29,706
Job description
Groundwater is an important resource in our area utilised for potable, agricultural and industrial uses. In addition, groundwater baseflow contributions to rivers and wetlands are vital to their ecological health. The successful candidate will play a role in safeguarding and improving this vital resource for future generations.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who enjoy problem solving as part of a team. The roles provide a unique opportunity to develop your hydrogeological knowledge across a range of activities which can be water resources or water quality focused.
Main duties dependent on role include:
We have a variety of tools and internal training providing many development opportunities both technically and personally. There are local and national technical specialists who can offer support and guidance.
The roles offer an excellent opportunity for anyone wanting to grow a career in hydrogeology.
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.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who enjoy problem solving as part of a team. The roles provide a unique opportunity to develop your hydrogeological knowledge across a range of activities which can be water resources or water quality focused.
Main duties dependent on role include:
- Undertaking Hydrogeological Risk Assessments.
- Analysing pumping test data.
- Supporting internal teams and customers by providing technical hydrogeological and permitting advice.
- Working with partners to deliver environmental outcomes.
- Responding to planning applications
- Reviewing land contamination reports
- Working in a team to help deliver DEFRA’s 25-year environment plan
We have a variety of tools and internal training providing many development opportunities both technically and personally. There are local and national technical specialists who can offer support and guidance.
The roles offer an excellent opportunity for anyone wanting to grow a career in hydrogeology.
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 Groundwater and Contaminated Land Team is multi-functional team focused on protecting both the quality and quantity of our groundwater resources. The team provides technical support to internal teams and external customers on a range of groundwater related issues including:
The team also provides technical input to enforcement cases and incident response activities where groundwater is at risk.
- Abstraction licencing
- Permitting
- Planning advice
- Catchment management
- Groundwater vulnerability
The team also provides technical input to enforcement cases and incident response activities where groundwater is at risk.
Experience/skills required
A relevant geoscience or environmental degree.
A post graduate degree in a subject such as hydrogeology and/or experience in the field of hydrogeology or groundwater quality is desirable, but not essential.
Knowledge of hydrogeology, groundwater protection and how this relates to a sustainable use of water resources.
Proven ability of applying a risked based or prioritised approach to your work and the ability to make decisions based on best available evidence.
Experience of using a variety of information sources to help make technical decisions.
The candidate must have excellent communication skills, have a proficiency in using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and have experience of data handling, time and file management and excellent organisational skills.
Professional membership is strongly encouraged, and it is desirable for the candidate to be a member of (or working towards) professional body membership.
Full UK driving licence is helpful.
A post graduate degree in a subject such as hydrogeology and/or experience in the field of hydrogeology or groundwater quality is desirable, but not essential.
Knowledge of hydrogeology, groundwater protection and how this relates to a sustainable use of water resources.
Proven ability of applying a risked based or prioritised approach to your work and the ability to make decisions based on best available evidence.
Experience of using a variety of information sources to help make technical decisions.
The candidate must have excellent communication skills, have a proficiency in using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and have experience of data handling, time and file management and excellent organisational skills.
Professional membership is strongly encouraged, and it is desirable for the candidate to be a member of (or working towards) professional body membership.
Full UK driving licence is helpful.
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 further information relating to this role, please contact [email protected]
Interviews are due to be held in March 2023.
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 further information relating to this role, please contact [email protected]
Interviews are due to be held in March 2023.
Environment Agency
www.gov.uk/environment-agency
Bristol, United Kingdom
James Bevan
$100 to $500 million (USD)
10000+ Employees
Government
Regional Agencies
1996
