Water Resources Officer - 32380

Environment Agency

The Role

Overview

Support water resource licensing, data management and stakeholder communication in the West Midlands.

Key Responsibilities

  • water planning
  • project delivery
  • abstraction licensing
  • drought planning
  • data requests
  • technical admin

Tasks

-Supporting Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) and associated water company plans -Providing technical administrative support to other team members. -Supporting delivery of projects and investigations related to abstraction activities. -Supporting Area drought planning alongside the drought co-ordinator. -Updating water resource assessments and abstraction licensing strategies. -Advising on water resource licence applications, including abstraction and impoundments. -Responding to data and information requests.

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

-interviews will be conducted via ms teams during the week of 12 january.