Flood and Coastal Risk Management Officer

1 week ago

Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom Environment Agency Full time
We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment.

  • You will be part of a diverse organisation which takes pride in welcoming applicants from all sections of the community.
  • Acting to reduce the impacts of a changing climate on people and wildlife is at the heart of everything we do. We work with government, local councils, businesses, civil society groups and communities to make our environment a better place for people and wildlife.
  • This role is extremely varied and draws upon a range of transferable and specialist skills.
Working closely with other teams and organisations, you can expect to be involved in any of the following:

  • As a Team Member in Partnerships and Strategic Overview you will support the area in the delivery of the Mapping and Modelling Programme. This includes reviewing modelled data, updating Flood Maps and providing external customers with information and data with regard to Flood Risk. A good understanding of spatial mapping and ability to use ArcMap Gis is required. We will use the outcome of this recruitment for any future vacancies that come up in the next few months.
The team

  • Our team are experts in mapping river and coastal flooding following flood events. They also support delivery of flood incident response as Mapping and Visualisation Officers. We work closely with a range of partners including internal colleagues in Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) and the wider business, external consultants and directly with customers.
  • We work on projects that help us to prepare communities for future floods and determine appropriate flood mitigation solutions.
Experience/skills required

  • Through your experience to date you will ideally be able to demonstrate some of the following:
  • Basic understanding of river modelling, but not essential
  • You will be able to work flexibly, including taking on a duty role in office hour's or out of hour's
  • You will have well developed communication skills and be an expert at liaising with other people
  • You will be able to work under pressure and be able to use own initiative
  • You will have good presentation skills, and be able to work in teams
Excellent communication skills are a must as you'll be working with a diverse range of people.

Contact and additional information

  • As part of your comprehensive induction you will also be provided with all the equipment required for your role.
  • There many also be opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
  • The Environment Agency offer an extensive range of employee benefits

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