Water Resources Specialist - 34712

Environment Agency Jobs•Wallingford, CT

22h

About The Position

If you are passionate about our water environment and want to have a lasting impact on water resources whilst ensuring it is protected and enhanced for future generations and the environment, then you’ll want to be part of the Integrated Environment Planning Team at the Environment Agency. 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 are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with experience of water resource planning to help us manage and respond to the many demands on the water environment in the Thames catchment and surrounding area.

Requirements

experience of water resource planning

Responsibilities

Be jointly responsible for the local delivery of water resources workstreams service
Influence and support the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP)
Support development and assessment of water company plans
Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external customers, including water companies and abstractors
Contribute to drought planning and response
Maintain and develop the water resources evidence base
Lead and/or provide specialist input to projects and working groups
Provide advice to senior managers to support resolution of complex issues
Work with colleagues and partners to seek optimal solutions to environmental problems and advise on regulatory requirements
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be asked 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 will be available to support you with your incident role.