Biodiversity Technical Officer
2 weeks ago
Number of jobs available- 1
- Region- Yorkshire and the Humber
- City/Town- Leeds, York
- Building/Site- Lateral, Foss House
- Grade- Staff Grade 4
- Post Type- Permanent
- Working Pattern- Full Time
- Role Type- Operational Delivery
- Salary Minimum- £29,706
- Job description-
As responding to incidents is a central part of what we do, you will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
- The team- You will be part of the Fisheries, Biodiversity and Geomorphology (FBG) team covering Yorkshire area. The FBG team is a multi-disciplinary team that promotes the conservation of water and wetland wildlife, and improvements to the environment for people. We give advice across the business and to our external customers and partners on ecology and geomorphological processes to protect and enhance the water environment.
- Experience/skills required- We are seeking a Biodiversity Technical Officer with field and office-based experience and proven ability in delivering conservation work.
You will have a degree or experience in a relevant discipline.
You should also have:
- excellent communication skills and the ability to influence a broad range of customers.
- knowledge and experience of conservation principles and legislation.
- a good understanding of the ecological requirements of aquatic and wetland habitats and species and nature conservation management.
- the ability to build an appropriate evidence base to support your recommendations and decisions.
- a track record of collaborating with others to deliver shared priorities.
- good understanding of Water Framework Directive objectives, as well as protected habitats and species.
- excellent motivation and adaptability in delivering priorities.
- IT skills in word, excel, GIS and database management.
- Contact and additional information- You must have a full driving licence.
Although this post is normally office based there will be a requirement to undertake site visits, meetings and fieldwork. There will be travel to other Environment Agency office locations in Yorkshire once offices start opening up fully.
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