Flood Risk Officer

Hertfordshire County Council; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in the UK is seeking a Flood Risk Officer to assist in managing local flood risks. You will develop strategies, gather information, and collaborate with various stakeholders. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of flood issues, technical writing skills, and experience with IT applications. A degree in a relevant field is preferred, alongside a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of flood and water management issues.
• Ability to write and present technical information for a general audience.
• Experience with IT applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing flood risk management strategies.
• Respond to enquiries on flooding and related activities.
• Prepare reports and briefing papers for senior officers.

Skills

Understanding of flood and water management issues

Ability to write and present technical information

Experience with Windows-based IT applications

Problem solving

Data gathering and analysis

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

GIS packages

Job description

As a Flood Risk Officer, you will assist in the development and implementation of the County Council’s local flood risk management strategy, gather and analyse information and data to support flood risk management activities, and collaborate with officers across all County Council service areas, District Council partners and the local community.

You will respond to internal and external enquiries on flooding and related activities, prepare reports and briefing papers for senior officers and elected members, to help with the implementation of the County Council’s responsibilities in relation to flood risk management. Furthermore, you will provide support to the Project Officer in delivering flood risk management projects and initiatives.

Essential criteria:

• A clear understanding of flood and water management issues and actions, including activities relating to sustainability.
• Ability to write and present technical information for a general audience.
• Experience of Windows-based IT applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Desirable criteria:

• A degree or working towards a degree in a relevant discipline.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Gather data and draw conclusions.
• GIS packages.