Scientist (Hydrologist) – Water Resources

Job Description

We are recruiting for a full time Scientist (Hydrologist) – Water Resources on a permanent basis.

Base location of: Edinburgh, Motherwell or Dingwall.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface monitoring, modelling, assessment and reporting work using a range of specified methods and QA procedures.
• Undertake scientific surveys and analysis, reporting analytical data and provide advice and information on its significance to colleagues across SEPA.
• Participate in development work and investigative studies, liaising with internal and external customers as required.
• Prepare written and oral reports which require the synthesis of data and draw conclusions and provide advice to internal and external customers.
• Plan and undertake fieldwork, full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience or qualification in a scientific discipline equivalent to SCQF Level 8-10.
• Proven experience of working in hydrology.
• Experience of undertaking and co-ordinating environmental fieldwork and adhering to health and safety policy and guidance.
• Demonstrable experience in managing, analysing and interpreting large data sets and communicating outputs clearly and effectively.
• Proven ability to manage own workload and successfully deliver set objectives.

Candidates will undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks including a level one Disclosure Scotland check.

Benefits

• Hybrid and Flexible working opportunities.
• Up to 35 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata).
• Paid time off to support your wellbeing and enable you to volunteer in your community.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Progressive Family Friendly policies.
• Training & development to enable colleagues to improve their skills, competencies and knowledge to perform at their best.
• 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform, credit union facilities and access to a Cycle to Work Scheme.

SEPA is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and good relations in everything it does – as a community leader, a provider and commissioner of services, and as an employer.

We recruit solely based on merit.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and will work to identify and implement reasonable adjustments.

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