Data and Evidence Officer - 27735

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Job Description 1We are seeking a new Data & Evidence Officer Grade 4 for a permanent post.Being resilient to climate change and limiting the impacts of future flooding to people, infrastructure and environment is our challenge in the coming yearsThis is an outward-facing role, we manage projects, programmes and customer requests for our information and need to deal with them promptly, accurately and consistently.As an Officer G4 in the Partnerships and Strategic Overview Team (PSO), you will play a key part in the delivery of our objectives. Reporting to the PSO: Data & Evidence Team Leader, you will fulfil a multi-purpose role delivering some of the teams’ core data management and analyses work.Data Management and attention to detail are key skills the successful candidate will require.The key activities are:

• Data base management (Excel and Access)
• Data Improvements: Constantly seeking improvements and efficiencies.
• Data Updates: managing the process of periodic planned updates ensure data metadata is fit for purpose.
• Records Management: Ensuring that we capture, use, retain and share our data in accordance with legislation, policy and standards.
• Overview of our Flood Map update process
• Maintain and Improve our Historic Flood Map.
• Review Flood Map information: Responded to Flood Map questions queries.
• Provide Area input in to Flood Map Project Scope

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 1The Wessex PSO Data and Evidence Team cover the Bristol, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch areas.We lead on the production Flood Maps and associated data sets that we use to communicate the Flood risk. We use a wide range of skills to help us plan for the future. They include the analysis of data to inform future investment plans, engagement with communities and partners, developing strategic approaches to future flood risk management.Experience/skills Required 1You will be a confident communicator, with excellent customer service skills, working with internal, external partners and members of the public. Your enthusiasm, attention to detail, ambition and good organisational skills will help you to achieve deadlines and targets.We welcome all backgrounds, preferably with an interest in geography, engineering, science, or customer related field.It is essential that you have:

• excellent Excel skills and Data base management coding software knowledge.
• GIS skills, ideally ArcGIS.
• understanding of river processes and the impact of flooding.
• ability to develop/maintain good customer relationships.
• delivery of work by planning, tracking, gathering, and maintaining data/information.
• managing multiple priorities and competing demands.

It would be desirable to have:

• project development experience.

We’re looking for candidates with enthusiasm and the right skills to succeed in the role. It’s not necessary to have experience of working in the Environment Agency. Training and support will be provided.Contact and additional information 1For further information on this role, the employee benefits and the work of the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack.The role can be based at either our Bridgwater or Blandford Offices, with flexible home working included. As a dispersed team, there is an occasional need to travel. Flexible working arrangements are in place to support your work/life balance.We’re looking for applicants who believe that having a truly diverse, representative, and engaged workforce is fundamental to protect the environment and effectively serve our communities.For more information about the role please contact Matthew Boon, PSO Data and Evidence Team Leader: matthew.boon@environment-agency.gov.uk or phone 07500 065908.Closing Date:06/10/2023, 23:55 hoursLevel of security checks required 1Basic CheckCompetence 1 1Achieves ResultsDescription 1PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV’s and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.At the Environment Agency we are often having to balance competing priorities. When have you had to prioritise your workload based on competing priorities and how did you decide what was the most important task?Competence 2 1Data and Information ManagementDescription 1PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV’s and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.Good data and evidence is essential in making the right decisions about how and where we use our funding. Tell us about a time when the use of good data has helped you make a decision.Competence 3 1Takes Decisions and Solves ProblemsDescription 1PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV’s and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.We are often required to make decisions with incomplete or conflicting information. What examples do you have where you have had to do the same?

• Who did you collaborate with?
• How did you decide what your options were?
• How did you arrive at your decision?
• What was the outcome?

Competence 4 1Builds and Sustains RelationshipsDescription 1PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV’s and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.Develops and maintains effective working relationships.Our stakeholder liaison is an important element in delivering effective project outcomes. When have you identified your stakeholders and how did you do this?Role specific license requirements 1Full UK Driving Licence.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.

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.