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    4. Environmental Project Officer Placement Hatfield 2023
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    Affinity Water are looking for an Environmental Project Officer on a 13 month fixed term contract to join our Water Resources & Environment Department. This position runs from July 2023 to August 2024. 

    Key Responsibilities

    • Environmental monitoring of river flows, lake levels, rainfall and groundwater levels within the Affinity Water supply area
    • Collation and analysis of environmental data from both internal and external sources e.g. Met Office and Environment Agency.
    • The screening of planning applications for potential impact on the Company.
    • Water quality sampling from various sites in our supply area, including lakes, boreholes, rivers and in-situ analysis.
    • The taking of river photos at set locations around our supply area.
    • Support to other team members on data collection where required.
    • Data analysis and interpretation, including use of GIS.
    • A placement project report is completed by end of placement, on a subject of the placement student’s and Company interest.

    Key Capabilities

    • A full driving licence valid in the UK.
    • Awareness of health and safety procedures.
    • Awareness of environmental standards and how changing water levels may affect the company and the environment.
    • Competent computer literacy in the use of word processing and spreadsheet software (MS Office and preferentially GIS).
    • Willingness to work outside in the field.
    • Accurate updating of databases, analysis of river flows, groundwater, and rainfall to produce monthly reports.
    • Ability to produce concise, clear and accurate interpretations and report on them.
    • Effective communication with colleagues.
    • The willingness to see jobs through to completion.
    • Patience when jobs take a long time, or when data is not retrievable for certain periods.
    • The ability to work both as part of a team and independently, to meet deadlines.

    Benefits of doing a placement at Affinity Water

    • Opportunities for networking with a possible future employer
    • Gain experience of working in an office environment
    • Gain experience of environmental data collection in the field
    • Finish university with a years’ relevant work experience

    Interviews to take place late February – early March 2023.

    Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.