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You will join the team responsible for the management of field telemetry equipment and hydrometric data collection, ensuring accurate and timely data and information is provided to customers of the Hydrometry & Telemetry Team (H&T).
This role is a combination of field and office work and therefore you must have a willingness to work outside often in demanding weather conditions, all year round. You will also be required to travel to both rural and urban sites. Working across Hertfordshire and North London on rainfall, river flow/level and groundwater monitoring sites, you will gather, quality assure and provide scientific data to internal and external customers.
You will work both in a team of officers and alone, so must be self-motivated and a team player.
You will be responsible for delivering the programme for your own section of the network, including sites that are part of the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment programme. Elements of asset management, public safety and delivery of national project upgrades.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan, we’ll help you find an incident role to suit your needs and circumstances. This may attract an additional payment, and full training will be available.
The team
The Hydrometry & Telemetry Team is responsible for the operation of the hydrometric network of assets for Hertfordshire and North London delivered as one team from the main office of Alchemy in Welwyn Garden City.
Our key customers are Flood Coastal Risk Management and Water Resources. External customers include the Met Office and Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH).
The service delivered underpins the Environment Agency’s statutory responsibilities relating to Flood Forecasting and Water Resources.
Experience/skills required
Ideally you will have experience in foundation Hydrometry and Telemetry activities/work methods OR a scientific OR engineering background and be experienced in installing and maintaining monitoring equipment.
Essential skills
• Experience in managing large quantities of data
• Good knowledge of telemetry systems and confidence using environmental monitoring equipment is essential
• Well-developed influencing and practical problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work outside often in demanding weather conditions, all year round.
• Confidence working in and near water
• Confidence driving in all weather conditions and to remote locations
• Full UK driving licence
Desirable skills
• Some understanding of incident management
The Agency is committed to supporting staff learning and development and Health, Safety & Wellbeing, through courses and experiences.