Coastal Flood Risk Modelling Officer - 32106

Overview

Support coastal flood modelling, data management and advice across England's coastline.

Key Responsibilities

• flood modelling
• model review
• model development
• data management
• advisory services
• stakeholder collaboration

Tasks

-provide support to our coastal flood modelling advisors working on a range of activities around the whole of the English coastline. These include reviewing and creating models for our flood risk management schemes and reviewing modelling provided as part of land use planning submissions. -allow you to further develop your technical skills and knowledge to allow you to review coastal flood risk modelling outputs, as well as build your own models. -allow you to further develop your personal skills such as prioritising your workload, showing initiative, communicating effectively, building relationships, and identifying opportunities for more effective working and delivery. -work closely with a wide range of coastal practitioners and colleagues across our organisation and with our external partners, building an expertise in coastal flood risk modelling and coastal data to ensure we are ready to respond and adapt to coastal flooding. -develop, and provide advice on, the coastal datasets that provide the evidence base underlying many of our flood risk management activities.

Requirements

• gis
• data analysis
• office365
• coastal modelling
• teamwork
• problem solving

What You Bring

-working knowledge of GIS software packages, and data analysis techniques. -you enjoy working as part of a team and know when to escalate risks and issues. -good communication and relational skills to build sustainable relationships. -good problem solving skills. -confidence using Microsoft Office 365 tools - particularly SharePoint, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint - and the enthusiasm for making effective use of existing and future IT tools. -knowledge of coastal and estuarine processes, with some experience in modelling of these processes. -the ability to work in a methodical and well organised way, prioritising and managing your workload effectively, and delivering high quality work to defined deadlines.

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-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.

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