Testing Approaches to Regulation of Agriculture, Agricultural Regulation Inspection Officer - 23531
2
West Midlands
Fradley, Kidderminster , Shrewsbury
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time
Operational Delivery
£28,785
Do you have a good knowledge of agriculture regulations and want to improve our environment? Are you able to come up with new ideas?
We are looking for Agricultural Regulatory Inspection Officers to Test Approaches to Regulation of Agriculture, (Project TARA). . You will be part of a national project but based in the West Midlands Agricultural Team.
We are looking for dynamic individuals with understanding of agriculture. You will undertake regulatory inspections using established Environment Agency methods and trialling new methods. These could include remote sensing and working with other organisations.
You will use advice led regulation but be willing to take stronger enforcement action when necessary, such as seeking a prosecution. Our focus is on regulation of the Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil Regulations, the Farming Rules for Water Regulations to drive improvements in water quality.
In this role you will be:
• engaging with farmers to influence them to change practices
• coming up with innovative approaches to regulation
• carrying out farm inspections and associated report writing
• undertaking regulatory enforcement action
• you will be required to attend incidents in-hours and the role may involve an out of hours incident role
We are looking for Agricultural Regulatory Inspection Officers to Test Approaches to Regulation of Agriculture, (Project TARA). . You will be part of a national project but based in the West Midlands Agricultural Team.
We are looking for dynamic individuals with understanding of agriculture. You will undertake regulatory inspections using established Environment Agency methods and trialling new methods. These could include remote sensing and working with other organisations.
You will use advice led regulation but be willing to take stronger enforcement action when necessary, such as seeking a prosecution. Our focus is on regulation of the Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil Regulations, the Farming Rules for Water Regulations to drive improvements in water quality.
In this role you will be:
• engaging with farmers to influence them to change practices
• coming up with innovative approaches to regulation
• carrying out farm inspections and associated report writing
• undertaking regulatory enforcement action
• you will be required to attend incidents in-hours and the role may involve an out of hours incident role
As a team member in the Environment Agency’s Area Agricultural Regulation Team, based at various locations in the West Midlands, you will carry out targeted farm inspections to help improve farmer behaviours with respect to their local environment. You will be part of an operational team that is integral to delivering environmental improvements. Your work will be field based and desk based, you will also respond to environmental incidents.
The following skills are essential:
• experience of working with farmers, on farms or the agriculture sector
• an understanding of the complexities and challenges of working UK farms
• excellent communication and influencing skills
• an ability to have challenging conversations
• be organised and able to prioritise
• the ability to think innovatively in regard to regulating the agricultural sector
• an understanding of the ‘Silage Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil regulations’ and the ‘Farming Rules for Water’, although full training will be provided
Experience of regulating farms is desirable.
You must have:
• a full UK driving licence
• IT skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel), be comfortable using an iPad and a laptop on a daily basis, and be able to input inspection findings into systems.
We welcome applications for part-time hours to support flexible working.
• experience of working with farmers, on farms or the agriculture sector
• an understanding of the complexities and challenges of working UK farms
• excellent communication and influencing skills
• an ability to have challenging conversations
• be organised and able to prioritise
• the ability to think innovatively in regard to regulating the agricultural sector
• an understanding of the ‘Silage Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil regulations’ and the ‘Farming Rules for Water’, although full training will be provided
Experience of regulating farms is desirable.
You must have:
• a full UK driving licence
• IT skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel), be comfortable using an iPad and a laptop on a daily basis, and be able to input inspection findings into systems.
We welcome applications for part-time hours to support flexible working.
These roles will be based at Environment Agency locations in the West Midlands. Please specify which local office you would prefer to be based in. Vehicle transport (e.g., hire car) will be provided to allow site inspections.
The Environment Agency values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community who wish to join a workforce which embraces difference and welcomes everyone.
For enquires please contact louise.weller@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews will be hosted by video in August/September.
The Environment Agency values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community who wish to join a workforce which embraces difference and welcomes everyone.
For enquires please contact louise.weller@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews will be hosted by video in August/September.
11/08/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
Giving a specific example, describe how you have delivered a successful piece of work in the face of considerable challenges or obstacles?
• What were the obstacles?
• How did you overcome these?
• What was the outcome?
• What did you learn from this situation?
• What were the obstacles?
• How did you overcome these?
• What was the outcome?
• What did you learn from this situation?
Influences and Persuades Others
Give an example of a time when you have had to influence a farmer or landowner to do things in a manner that is not their preferred approach?
• What approach did you use?
• What were the main challenges and how did you overcome these?
• How effective was it?
• What did you learn?
• What would you do differently if a similar situation arose in the future?
• What approach did you use?
• What were the main challenges and how did you overcome these?
• How effective was it?
• What did you learn?
• What would you do differently if a similar situation arose in the future?
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Can you tell us of a time when you have had to use novel ways of working to increase efficiency without compromising on overall performance?
• What skills did you use?
• What made it complex?
• What was the outcome?
• What did you learn?
• What would you do differently?
• What skills did you use?
• What made it complex?
• What was the outcome?
• What did you learn?
• What would you do differently?
UK Driving licence
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.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
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.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.