Water Resources Officer (up to 18 months FTC) - 32202

Environment Agency

The Role

Overview

Support water licensing, data management, and incident response in Hertfordshire/North London.

Key Responsibilities

  • licence advice
  • data requests
  • assessment updates
  • project support
  • aquifer protection
  • technical admin

Tasks

-Advising on water resource licence applications, including abstraction and impoundments. -Responding to requests for data and information. -Updating our water resource assessments and abstraction licensing strategies. -Supporting the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) -Support the delivery of projects and investigations related to abstraction activities. -Supporting our work to protect our chalk streams and aquifers. -Providing technical administrative support to other team members.

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

-in-person interview early to mid december at alchemy office, hertfordshire.