Water Resource Specialist - 32238

Environment Agency

The Role

Overview

Plan and manage water resources, advise stakeholders, and support drought response in the East Midlands.

Key Responsibilities

  • specialist advice
  • service delivery
  • winep support
  • drought planning
  • stakeholder relations

Tasks

-lead and/or give specialist advice to local and national working groups and projects. -be jointly responsible for the local delivery of the water resources service. -influence and support the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) and associated water company plans. -contribute to the coordination of drought planning and response. -build and support productive and influential relationships with internal and external customers, including water companies.

The Company

About Environment Agency

-Established to regulate and protect the environment, the agency plays a pivotal role in safeguarding natural resources. -With a mission to create a cleaner, healthier environment, it ensures proper management of water, waste, and air quality. -The agency works on diverse projects, from flood defense systems to energy-efficient infrastructure, enhancing public safety. -Key areas of specialization include water resources, marine protection, waste management, and sustainability in transport and utilities. -It operates across a broad spectrum of sectors, coordinating with governments and private entities to drive environmental improvements. -Notably, it manages complex flood risk programs and pollution control measures, often taking innovative approaches to problem-solving. -The agency is a cornerstone of the UK's environmental policies, ensuring compliance and setting benchmarks for future generations.

Sector Specialisms

Flood management

Waste management

Land pollution regulation

Water pollution regulation

Conservation

Water resources management

Inland rivers management

Estuaries management

Harbours management

Water abstraction licensing

Drinking water supply

Artificial irrigation

Hydro-electricity generation

Environmental regulation

Air quality regulation

Land quality regulation

Water quality regulation

Pollution incident response

Hazardous waste management

Fisheries regulation

Biodiversity management

Habitat restoration

Emergency response

Climate emergency adaptation

Sustainable development

Interview Process

-face-to-face interview in nottingham (early december).