Job Description We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Groundwater and Contaminated Land Specialist to join the Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire (GMMC) Green Growth Team. In GMMC, we have some of the most significant growth outside of London. A large portion of this growth is coming forward on major redevelopment sites where significant public funding is enabling sustainable green growth. The team work to ensure this strategic development delivers better outcomes for the environment and the Environment Agency. We do this by offering advice on development proposals to our customers and Local Planning Authorities. By providing expert groundwater and land quality technical advice and a regulatory steer, you will help accelerate delivery of this regeneration and vital infrastructure. Working with key stakeholders and their technical representatives, you’ll build trusted working relationships and influence planning decisions. Your goal is to ensure groundwater and land contamination risks are considered and managed. Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You are required to have an incident role and be available to respond to incidents, or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training is given. We will work with you to find a role that suits your interests and circumstances. The team The Green Growth team is a newly set-up team in GMMC, innovating how the Environment Agency works in partnership and influences development. It’s an exciting team with big ambitions, working in a fast-paced environment. The team is externally facing and a lot of our work involves interfacing with clients and external partners. We strive to be a "partner of choice" who external organisations see as invaluable in their development and infrastructure growth projects. Experience/skills Required You are a credible and authoritative expert in groundwater and land contamination, focussing on land contamination. You’ll have experience of delivering environmental improvements through others. You will need: Sound technical knowledge of constructing and interpreting conceptual site models and awareness of hydrogeological risk assessments Familiarity with groundwater chemistry and quality, and contaminant transport Knowledge of land contamination characterisation, risk assessment and remediation Awareness of the technical frameworks and approaches by which land contamination is managed within England, along with relevant environmental regulations Skills in team working, influencing and communication An ability to work flexibly and respond to competing demands in a time-pressured environment 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. Contact and additional information At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusivity to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed. Our hybrid working model combines home and office working. The team is based in our Warrington office, however we welcome applicants from all parts of the country. You will be expected to be in the office about twice a month, with some flexibility. Interviews will be held the week commencing 25th of November and will be face to face at our Warrington office. For further information about the role please contact Malin Williams - malin.williamsenvironment-agency.gov.uk Competence 1 Managing the Environment Agency’s Interaction in the Land Use Planning Process Description Tell us about a site you have worked on, and the key groundwater and land contamination considerations you dealt with. Please include how you built your conceptual model of the site, and which regulatory frameworks and guidance you considered in order to achieve a safe outcome. Please use the STAR technique to formulate your answer Competence 2 Achieves Results Description Please provide an example of a challenging goal that you have set for yourself and the steps that you took to achieve. Why did you set yourself this goal? How did you plan and prioritise your work to meet your goal? How did you monitor progress? What was the outcome? Please use the STAR technique to formulate your answer Competence 3 Influences and Persuades Others Description Can you give an example of a time you encountered a problem in getting partners or senior officers to agree to your proposals? How did you challenge and influence them so you could move the initiative forward? Please use the STAR technique to formulate your answer 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. 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