Environment Protection Officer; Reservoirs

Here at SEPA, we’re connected by a passion that drives us to be purposeful in every action we take – to protect our environment. Through our expertise, we lead projects that make a difference for Scotland, and our workplaces are grounded in respect for that expertise.

That’s why, when you join us as an Environment Protection Officer (Reservoirs), you’ll discover enriching benefits, meaningful support, and opportunities to learn every day. That’s what it means to be Passionately Purposeful – for our environment, and for your career.

Experts at what we do, we work in a professional way towards our shared goals, knowing the work we do makes a genuine, lasting difference on the environment. As an Environment Protection Officer (Reservoirs), that involves:

• Deliver compliance monitoring and enforcement of a third of our 693 reservoirs under the Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011 to ensure safety downstream of the sites
• Continue the momentum of the enforcement campaign to drive up compliance and reservoir safety
• Provide advice, support and guidance to reservoir managers and engineers
• Contribute toSEPA’stransformational change to improve productivity

This is a highly important role within our Evidence & Water Resilience portfolio, which means you’ll need:

• Relevant experience or qualification equivalent to a minimum HND / SCQF Level 8-10
• Technical knowledge/experience of enforcement and/or environmental regulation
• Ability to provide advice and guide others on the resolution of issues and proven problem-solving capability
• Ability to understand and interpret policy and give detailed guidance,adviceor information to others
• Ability to deal with our customers and challenging situations in a professional manner

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We’re cultivating a workplace that supports not only your passion and your professional lives, but your personal life. So, you’ll find benefits that make a difference at work and h as:

• 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.

Plus, many more lifestyle benefits such as 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, as a provider and commissioner of services, and as an employer.

Passionately Purposeful about Scotland’s environment – and your career.

Protecting our environment, promoting our work, and supporting our people, working at SEPA means being part of an organisation that’s grounded in respect for your expertise – and your wellbeing. So you can be your best, and make the biggest impact.

We recruit solely based on merit. Our shortlisting process is conducted on an anonymous basis.

We support flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy balance between career and homelife. This includes working part…