Environment Agency
We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Technical Specialist with knowledge of using Remote Sensing and Earth Observation (RE/EO) systems (drone, air and satellite) in a regulatory context.
You will be part of a team who are delivering a project in their application to the impacts of agriculture and the development of a compliance models for the Environment Agency’s compliance programme. The project will not only look at the use of the platforms but also the translation of them into operational systems for deployment in day-to-day compliance activity.
You will be working within a small project team which is both using these systems but also building operational capability for our area agriculture teams to use in their compliance roles.
Key elements of the role will include:
- Working with colleagues to understanding how innovative technologies like Artificial intelligence and deep learning models for object detection may help deliver our environmental objectives.
- Working with the team to develop and support in building new hypothesis for the application of these technologies in an agricultural setting (eg. Agricultural Emissions using Satellite data).
- Assisting in the deployment of proven methodologies into products in the form of GIS layers (under minimal supervision/independently) for operational teams and providing training and support as required.
- Report writing for both internal and external audiences.
The team
The Agriculture and Land team sits within the national Environment &Business Nature and Place function of the EA. We steer the direction, set the priorities and shape our organisation’s approach to delivering environmental outcomes and better regulation.
We work closely with colleagues across the EA, with Government, delivery partners and customers, and the agricultural and food and drink sector to help create a better place for people and wildlife and demonstrate value for money.
Experience/skills Required
This is a technical officer role in a small specialist team.
You will be familiar with the use of these technologies and could innovate and develop new solutions, whilst working as part of a dedicated team. Where necessary you will provide support to the team to deliver joint objectives.
A good knowledge of Remote Sensing and Earth observation and Artificial Intelligence modelling approaches as well as agriculture regulation or their use in other compliance environments.
Experience of working in projects and developing innovative solutions.
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
Contact and additional information
You’ll have an incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll support you to find an incident role to suit your needs and circumstances. Appropriate training will be given.
You’ll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible.
We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, some travel and overnights may be required.
Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack. Contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.
If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Closing Date:
17/06/2024, 23:55 hours
Level of security checks required
Basic Check
Length of contract
Up to 31/03/2025
Competence 1
Achieves Results
Description
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and
resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection – please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Try to create a good structure so that your answer is clear – consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question. You can view the Environment Agency Capability Dictionary by searching online.
Tell us about a piece of work you’ve done tracking progress, liaising with people, and providing clear reporting. How did you organise yourself, and how did you make sure things ran as smoothly as possible. What snags, pressure situations or setbacks did you have to tackle, and how did you deal with them?
Competence 2
Data and Information Management
Description
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for
a variety of purposes.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection – please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Try to create a good structure so that your answer is clear – consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question. You can view the Environment Agency Capability Dictionary by searching online.
Give an example of when you have had to interpret a large amount of remote sensing and GIS data to produce a report. How did you sort the relevant from the irrelevant data? How did you organise your report to convey the information in the best way?
Competence 3
Communicates Effectively
Description
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection – please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Try to create a good structure so that your answer is clear – consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question. You can view the Environment Agency Capability Dictionary by searching online.
Please describe a time when you have had to communicate details of a complex issue to others.
Competence 4
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection – please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Try to create a good structure so that your answer is clear – consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question. You can view the Environment Agency Capability Dictionary by searching online.
Tell us about a situation where you’ve had to meet the needs of a range of people. Who were they and what were you trying to achieve? How did you engage with them, monitor progress, and ensure things were going well for them. How did you deal with any conflicts or problems that arose.
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.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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