Environmental Monitoring Officer (Analysis and Reporting team) - 30855

Environment Agency; Crowmarsh Gifford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental agency is seeking an Environmental Monitoring Officer to conduct ecological surveys and analyze data related to aquatic ecosystems. This role involves fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and data interpretation to support environmental monitoring programs. The agency offers flexible working arrangements and is committed to professional development and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Extensive Employee Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting ecological surveys and data analysis.
• Familiarity with freshwater species identification and survey methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological field surveys and analyze samples in laboratories.
• Monitor and interpret data sets, producing reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Ecological Surveys

Data Interpretation

Freshwater Species Identification

Education

Ecological Technical Degree

Tools

Telemetry

Job description

Environmental Monitoring Officer (Analysis and Reporting team) - 30855

Employer Environment Agency Location Wallingford, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 15 May 2025

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Environmental Monitoring Officer (Analysis and Reporting team) - 30855

Environmental Monitoring Officer (Analysis and Reporting team) - 30855

Number of jobs available

2

Region

South East

City/Town

Wallingford

Building/Site

DEFRA GRP EA RED KITE HOUSE, OX10 8BD

Grade

Staff Grade 3

Post Type

Permanent

Role Type

Business Management & Improvement

Working Pattern

Full Time

Salary Minimum

£28,607

Closing Date:

31/05/2025, 23:55 hours

Job description attachment 1

Candidate pack

Security checks level

Basic Check

Job description

Are you passionate about protecting and understanding aquatic ecosystems? The Thames Area Analysis and Reporting Team is on the lookout for dedicated Freshwater Ecologists to join our mission in delivering essential ecological monitoring programs.

The primary focus of this role involves conducting aquatic ecological surveys, identifying species, and analysing data to evaluate environmental changes. In addition, we provide support for incidents related to pollution, drought, and flooding. This position offers a diverse range of responsibilities, presenting numerous opportunities for professional development, supported by specialized training.

Key tasks include:
- Conducting ecological field surveys of aquatic plants, macroinvertebrates, algae, fish, and assessing freshwater habitats and water quality, which necessitates driving and working in and near water.
- In laboratory settings, you will analyse samples of aquatic macroinvertebrates to a mixed taxon level, with some identification at the species level, and recognize various types of algae.
- From an office environment, we monitor, record, and interpret our extensive data sets, producing persuasive reports to inform and influence stakeholders, thereby safeguarding the environment through advisory, regulatory, and enforcement actions.

Our work arrangements are flexible, allowing for remote work when applicable. We prioritize the development of our personnel, establish clear objectives, and maintain a commitment to an inclusive, safe, fair, and empowering workplace culture.

Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.

The team

Our officers develop and schedule our monitoring programme, conduct surveys, analyse and report on quality-controlled data. We investigate environmental issues and our data underpins decision-making and delivering statutory responsibilities. Our induction, development and team-working will help you gain proficiency within the organisation and build on the strengths you bring to our team. Incident Response. All staff train to support our combined area response to a wide range of incidents including pollution, flooding, waste and drought.

Experience/skills required

- An ecological technical degree or sufficient relevant freshwater ecology experience will provide a strong base for this post.
- A foundation in freshwater species identification, microscopy, using dichotomous keys and familiarity with field survey methodologies for macroinvertebrates, plants, fish and habitat in freshwater would demonstrate potential for success in this role.
- Conducting ecological surveys and operating telemetry, populating databases, data interpretation and reporting are core work.
- Training is provided to achieve accreditation in river habitat survey, freshwater macroinvertebrate and plant identification as these capabilities are essential.
- Expected behaviours include self-development, initiative, organisation, focus on current priority, adaptability to changing directions, effective teamwork and supporting our response to incidents.
- Accessing River locations means a valid full driving licence; bankside mobility and working in water are genuine operational requirements.

Contact and additional information

Please note that that your answers to the capability questions will be used to determine interview selection. Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all of the training and support you need to succeed. The Environment Agency offer an extensive range of employee benefits. For further information on the employee benefits and the work of the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack. Interviews for this role are scheduled to begin from the w/c the 5th of June.

For any questions relating to this role, please contact Team Leader : Ian Dean at [e-mail].

Competence 1

Scientific Knowledge

Description

Scientific knowledge: Please describe what experience you have in the field of freshwater ecology, which may include experience of undertaking ecological surveys; identifying freshwater invertebrate samples; using ecological indices or analysing ecological, habitat or water chemistry data.

Competence 2

Data and Information Management

Description

Data and Information Management: The team uses data it holds to inform management actions and assess impacts on the environment. It is essential that the data it holds is recorded accurately, extracted correctly and used appropriately. Please share what experience you have of collecting and handling data and how you made sure it was accurate and used appropriately.

Competence 3

Achieves Results

Description

Achieves results: The team has to complete work by specific deadlines, sometimes at short notice, and the successful candidate must be able to contribute effectively to this. Flexibility and a willingness to re-prioritise work and support colleagues are essential. Please outline what experience you have of delivering work to deadlines and how you have worked independently and/or with colleagues to achieve this.

Role specific license requirements

Full UK driving license

If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.

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.

The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit for more information.

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