Description of the job
Salary: £24,530 - £27,370
The role/team
Anglian Hydrometry and Telemetry teams provide vital field data which underpins much of the Agency’s statutory responsibilities relating to flood warning and water resources.
We are looking for an experienced person to join the Anglian Hydrometry and Telemetry (Supra-Area) team, based in Peterborough. As part of the team, you'll be responsible for the management of the regional telemetry system to ensure accurate and timely data and information is provided to our customers. A key element of the role is to support the United Kingdom Coastal Monitoring and Forecasting network, which is hosted on the Anglian system.
The job is primarily office based and will involve configuration and management of our Unix-based Swantel system, supporting our field staff and liaising with external service providers and contractors. Participation in a 24/7 standby roster will be required, and you must hold a full UK driving licence as occasional travel may be necessary.
Experience/skills required
You’ll be qualified to degree standard (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or have relevant vocational experience, and demonstrate an aptitude for working with information and communication technology.
Experience or appreciation of the following would be a distinct advantage:
• telemetry systems, outstations, infrastructure, UNIX and databases;
• instrumentation and electronics;
• field-based Hydrometry - data gathering, fault analysis, quality assurance and health and safety;
• working in a customer focussed department;
• our current and future monitoring technology;
• an appreciation of our customers, their structures and systems.
Other key requirements for this job include excellent communication skills and a focus on efficiency, innovation and quality, proficiency in Word, Excel and database management along with a passion for analysis and problem solving.
Additional useful information
For further details contact David Roberts, H&T Team Leader (Supra-Area Data) on 01733 46430, or Keith Stafford, Telemetry Technical Specialist on 01733 464427.
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
Closing date for applications: 07 April 2013.
Please note that this vacancy will close at 23:59, on the closing date stated above.
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 an 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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