Flood Risk Team Member - 32148

Overview

Support flood risk assessment, permits, advice and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• risk assessment
• permit review
• flood advice
• data provision
• scheme development
• statutory consultee

Tasks

-Working with Councils, community groups, other partners to deliver FCRM outcomes -supporting the teams in their work to assess Flood Risk Permits -giving flood risk advice and guidance to customers and partner organisations, including community groups and local councils -responding to flood risk enquiries and providing data to members of the public -supporting team members in the development of flood risk schemes for our communities -Statutory consultee for planning applications (Town and Country Planning Act 1990), providing advice to councils about the impacts of development -helping to co-ordinate the teams workload -Regulate flood risk activities by assessing applications for Flood Risk Activity Permits, through the Environmental Permitting Regulations

Requirements

• hydraulic modelling
• gis
• organised
• teamwork
• remote
• self‑motivated

What You Bring

-Hydraulic modelling/Geographical Information Systems; -Organised with a proven ability to prioritise workload -Relaxed working as part of a team and remotely by yourself -Self motivated

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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

Interview Process

-interviews are likely to take place in november.