Environmental Monitoring Officer 2 (Freshwater Ecologist)- 30250

Job Category: Information Technology (IT)
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: England
Company Name: Environment Agency

Company Overview

We are the Environment Agency. We are the biggest and most wide-ranging environmental regulator in Europe. We work with businesses and communities to protect and improve the environment, for people and wildlife. And the need for our work is becoming ever more important. We protect and improve the environment across England to: • reduce the risks to people and properties from flooding • help businesses and communities adapt to climate change • reduce pressures on biodiversity • help businesses to make sure they don’t harm the environment through pollution or taking too much water • issue licences and permits, and take action against people who don’t take their environmental responsibilities seriously. None of this is possible without a multi-talented team of professional and dedicated people. And just like the environment we help to care for, we’re home to an incredible diversity of skills and knowledge. Today, we employ more than 12,000 people throughout England in a wide range of roles. You’ll find leading scientists and prominent geologists alongside public relations professionals, planners and policy advisors. We employ lawyers, enforcement officers and engineers, conservation scientists and marine biologists. And of course we have a wide team of support staff. We employ people at all stages of their career, from recent graduates to experienced leaders and internationally-renowned experts.

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Job Description

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.

We’re looking for an experienced ecologist to work as an Environmental Monitoring Officer in our Analysis & Reporting team to help carry out our environmental monitoring and investigations programme. The role will include field based ecological survey work, laboratory analysis of ecological samples, data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.

This varied role will involve:

  • Laboratory analysis of biological samples, including aquatic invertebrates to species level.
  • Seasonal field based ecological, water quality, macrophyte, River Habitat Surveys and/or fisheries survey work across the whole area.
  • Interpretation of field and laboratory data to report findings to our customers using both standard and bespoke computer applications.
  • Supporting investigations into impacts of environmental pollution incidents.
  • Experience/skills Required

    You will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with a genuine passion for the environment.

    You will be qualified to at least degree level (or equivalent) or have a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. ecology, environmental sciences, biology).

    You must be trained in or have experience of:

    Identification of freshwater macroinvertebrates/plants/fish

    Freshwater ecology surveys (e.g. macrophyte surveys, fish surveys, river habitat surveys)

    Data analysis and interpretation

    Report writing

    Training in survey techniques and identification will be available, although prior training and experience is highly desirable.

    Experience using Excel and Word is essential. You need to be able to work effectively on your own and within a team and be able to produce clear written work.

    You must possess a full driving licence and be able to swim confidently.

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