Field Monitoring Officer

Position: Field Monitoring Officer 32703

Field Monitoring Officer – Lincoln – 32703

Join the Environment Agency to support the delivery and collection of environmental samples that contribute to high‑quality data analysis.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collecting samples, including river water, effluents, bathing waters, invertebrates, diatoms and groundwater.
• Conducting electric fishing surveys and qualifying as an Officer in Charge.
• Participating in boat‑based monitoring activities.
• Using scheduling software to plan efficient routes and ensure accurate data collection.
• Working in all weather conditions – your fieldwork matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Procuring and managing sampling equipment.
• Maintaining bottle and fishery stores.
• Communicating effectively with site contacts, the public and internal teams.
• Mentoring and training colleagues to uphold consistent, high‑quality standards.

What We Provide

• A small/medium‑sized van for field duties.
• Uniform and all necessary equipment.
• A dynamic, hands‑on role that keeps you moving and engaged.

We welcome applications from individuals of any age, gender, or ethnic background. What matters most to us is that you want to make a real, practical contribution to protecting the environment.

Experience & Skills Required

• Full UK driving licence.
• Driving to a schedule and managing time effectively.
• Able to work independently and as part of a dispersed team.
• Working in or near water confidently and safely.
• Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal customers.
• Proficient in standard IT packages and specialised systems used in Field Operations.
• Experience of health, safety and wellbeing procedures, including carrying out risk assessments.

Desirable

• Field working experience.
• Electric fishing experience.
• Freshwater fish identification.
• Experience of biosecurity procedures.

Role Specific License Requirements

Full UK driving licence.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a 37‑hour per week role, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work to support statutory monitoring.

Travel to other sites may be required to meet operational needs.

All staff are required to participate in Incident Management duties.

Applications are blind sifted.

Interviews will be held on MS Teams towards the end of January.

If you consent, we may hold your details on a reserve list for up to 6 months.

For enquiries, contact James Orchard ha

Competence 1:
Data and Information Management

Please describe any recent experiences where you have demonstrated your ability to collect, record, update and manage field material or data, and the equipment and systems used.

Competence 2:
Coaches Others

Please describe a situation when you have trained someone or a group of people in a particular activity and how you did this.

Competence 3:
Manage Your Health and Safety

Explain a situation where you have exhibited good health and safety practices and tell us how you keep health and safety as a top priority in all your work activities.

Seniorities and Employment Details

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other

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.

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.

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