Station Environmental Protection Advisor

Job summary

The Station Environmental Protection Advisor (SEPA) plays a crucial role in advising and assisting the RAF Marham Head of Establishment in discharging their responsibilities under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and other associated legislation. The SEPA will need to be proficient in the MS suite of applications as they will be expected to manage databases and create reports.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

Management of the Unit's Environmental Management System in accordance with JSPs 418 and 816.

The completion of 1st Party Audits to ensure environmental compliance across the RAF Marham estate.

Implementation and Maintenance of the Station's Environmental Impact Assessments.

Assisting and advising Property Management Teams (via OC EMS and DIO Project Teams) in the supervision of contractors to ensure their activities do not place the Unit at risk of environmental non-compliance.

Providing specialist advice in the event of a pollution incident; meeting reporting requirements, providing advice on remediation options and acting as the liaison with enforcement authorities.

Supporting the Area Utilities Manager with a view to reducing energy and water waste through behavioural change and by identifying capital investment options to improve building energy/waste efficiency; this will include providing advice on specialist waste streams.

Maintaining a close liaison and establishing a positive working relationship with regulatory bodies including; CESO (RAF), The Local Authority, Natural England, DIO technical specialists, SEPAs on other MOD units, Contractors and the Project Aquatrine Provider.

To act as subject matter specialist on the Health & Safety Working Group and the Functional Safety Management Committee.

Promoting awareness throughout the Unit of EP, Sustainable Development and conservation issues and activities. This will include acting as the Chair for the Station Conservation Group.

Acting in close liaison with the Stn Fire Officer, Stn Environmental Health Technicians,Stn Pollution Control Officer, and Stn MACR Co-ordinator.

Investigate incidents that occur both on and off the airfield, where the environment may have been affected. Seek advice from SMEs as required and make recommendations for remediation, ensuring execs and external agencies are informed as required.

Maintain currency in relevant policies and processes, and mandatory training.

Act as the focal point for Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations, ensuring the Unit's database is maintained.

Conduct any other associated duty as directed by the Station H&S Adviser

Person specification

Essential

• NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate or equivalent.
  If they do not hold this qualification they must be prepared to obtain the qualification within 6 months of starting the role.
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Proficient in the use of MS Suite

Desirable

• NEBOSH General Certificate

Licences

Full UK driving licence

Qualifications

NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate or equivalent.
If they do not hold this qualification they must be prepared to obtain the qualification within 6 months of starting the role.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Working Together
• Changing and Improving
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £30,740, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,905 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Alongside your salary of £30,740, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,905 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

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Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.

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