Mapping and Analytics Officer - 36028

Job Description Our work helps the Environment Agency understand flood and coastal risk, make evidence-based decisions, and invest where it will have the greatest benefit for people and the environment. Mapping and Analytics are central to this, helping turn complex data into clear evidence, products and advice that support national decisions. This Mapping and Analytics Officer role will play an important part in delivering practical spatial analysis, mapping and data products across a varied portfolio of work. You will support nationally important activity including flood risk mapping, spatial analysis, evidence requests, project support and customer-led work. You will work with technical specialists, analysts, mapping colleagues, project leads and internal customers. You will help prepare, review, check and present spatial data, making sure outputs are clear, accurate and useful. You will be comfortable working with detail, asking questions, solving problems and managing several pieces of work at once. This is an opportunity to contribute to work with national impact while developing your skills in mapping, data analysis and flood and coastal risk management. You will be supported by experienced analysts and mapping specialists, with opportunities to build your technical expertise and develop your career within a national team. Your role will include: Preparing, analysing and quality-checking spatial datasets Producing maps, GIS layers, statistics, spreadsheets and other evidence products Supporting flood risk analysis, property counts and data requests Delivering work that supports national flood mapping, investment and environmental priorities Working with customers and colleagues to agree requirements and outputs Managing your workload and recording progress, issues and decisions Contributing to improvements in mapping, analysis and team ways of working The team This role sits within the FCRM Risk Assessment function, supporting the delivery of nationally important mapping, analysis and evidence work. You will work closely with colleagues across the Mapping and Modelling department, Flood and Coastal Risk Management and wider Environment Agency teams. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to work that informs national decisions, improves evidence and helps deliver better outcomes for people, places and the environment. Experience/skills Required We are looking for an organised, curious and practical individual who enjoys working with spatial data, maps and evidence. You will be able to follow agreed processes, spot issues, ask sensible questions and produce clear, reliable outputs. You will bring: Experience using the Esri software suite, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online Confidence working with spreadsheets, spatial data and analytical tools Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work The ability to plan and manage your own workload and priorities Good communication skills and the ability to work with customers and colleagues The ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team An interest in flood and coastal risk management, mapping, data or environmental services Awareness of SQL, Python or other programming languages would be beneficial Contact and additional information You will have an EA office base location. As this is a national role, flexible and hybrid working is available. We use smart tools to stay connected, and occasional travel and overnight stays may be required. You will be required to obtain and maintain Security Check clearance. Please read the Candidate and Additional Information Pack for further details. If you have any queries, please contact [email protected] . We use a blind recruitment process, assessing applications based on your responses to the competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams. If you consent to being placed on a reserve list, we will hold your details for up to 6 months and may consider you for alternative roles. Length of contract 2 years Competence 1 Data and Information Management Description Tell us about a time when you worked with geospatial data or information to produce a clear output. What did you do to make sure the information was accurate and useful? If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift. Feedback is generally not available at sift stage. Competence 2 Focuses on Customers and Partners Description Describe a time when you had to understand what a customer or colleague needed and provide a suitable product, answer or service. How did you approach it and what was the outcome? Competence 3 Achieves Results Description Tell us about a time when you had responsibility for delivering a piece of work to a deadline. How did you plan and manage the work, and what was the outcome? 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 . 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