Asset Inspector Water Land and Biodiversity Team

Asset Inspector Water Land and Biodiversity Team – 32341 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Job Description We are seeking to appoint an Asset Management Inspector to support the delivery of our Water, Land and Biodiversity (WLB) asset work across the Kent, South London and East Sussex area (KSLES). In this role you will ensure our assets remain safe, effective and resilient, while supporting future investment planning. We want to create a diverse workplace where people are respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where jointly we all grow and learn together. It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve. You will be expected to manage your own workload and work flexibly according to the demands of the role, with support from colleagues. Knowing the condition of our assets underpins our risk based approach to asset management. The information is used to help us plan our work and target our resources. You will be collecting information on WLB assets out on site and carrying out a programme of visual inspections to determine asset condition, identify issues and liaise with colleagues to correct defects. You will also be desk‑based processing the asset information in our asset management information system. This role will include: Inspecting WLB assets across the KSLES area – this would be around 3 days a week With guidance, processing and cleansing asset data Assisting WLB area and national asset management staff where required. Assisting Area WLB Asset Management Technical lead Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate. Please see the candidate pack for more on how you will support with this. The team The WLB Asset Team sits within Environment Management Department in Local Operations. You will report to the WLB Asset Team Leader, who will guide your workload alongside the area Asset Management Technical Lead. We are a dynamic, adaptable and inclusive team. You will be required to be flexible and adapt your ways of working according to changing guidance and new evidence. You will work with several different teams and attend sites across the KSLES area. Experience / skills Required Essential: Ability to manage a varied workload Full UK Driving License to access all the sites in the KSLES area. You will be provided with a Badged van. It would be helpful, but not essential, if you had: An Interest in improving the environment for future generations Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers Deliver work by planning, tracking, gathering and maintaining data/information Working under own initiative and as part of a team to achieve planned outcomes Good organisational skills Strong Excel skills and an ability to use MS Teams Proficiency in IT and confidence in managing data are also key requirements. The candidate pack and generic role profile should be read along with the advert to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed. Contact and additional information You can choose Addington, Canterbury, or Tonbridge as your base location, however, it is important that you are based within the KSLES area to ensure you can visit sites easily. We also allow some flexibility to work from home. We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and an award‑winning Pension Fund. See the candidate pack for details. The post is full‑time although other work patterns will be considered. Please note this role does NOT qualify for skilled worker sponsorship. Visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration where you can seek professional expert advice. Interviews will be held on 29th and 30th of December, via MS Teams, but may be subject to change. For any questions please contact William Purnell via: William.purnell@environment-agency.gov.uk Competence 1 – Manages Self Description Please note we do not assess CVs. Answers to these competency questions will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. You have up to 250 words so please do use them to tell us what we need to know about you. See Candidate pack for more details and a link to our capability dictionary. Example question: “Please can you give example(s) of how you have managed workloads to achieve a desired objective, which demonstrates your ability to plan, assess and deliver the outcome?” Competence 2 – Data and Information Management Description An Asset Management Inspector will typically spend 3 days in the field collecting data and 2 days in the office preparing and cleansing the data following guidance. Please give an example of when you have had to analyse and interpret a large data set. What was the situation?How did you ensure data quality was maintained? Competence 3 – Health Safety & Wellbeing Description Tell us about a time when you made sure your own behaviour reduced the Health and Safety risk to you or others. Role specific licence requirements Full UK Driving Licence – A Badged Environment Agency Van will be provided for site visits. We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. ... Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr