Assistant Scientist
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Reference: |
DEI22103 |
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Salary: |
The salary band for this post is Band F, £30,369.00 to £32,463.00, starting salary will be on the base of the salary scale, £30,369.00 |
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Working pattern: |
Permanent, Full-time |
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Location: |
Dumfries |
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Closing date: |
26 May 2025 at midnight |
We are looking for a Full-Time Assistant Scientist (Hydrometry) on a Permanent basis in Dumfries
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 Assistant Scientist (Hydrometry), 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.
We work in a professional way towards our shared goals, knowing the work we do makes a genuine, lasting difference on the environment. . We are searching for energetic, innovative self-starters to join our fantastic pool of Assistant Scientists in Hydrometry to support the delivery of high quality Hydrometry data to help Scotland avoid, adapt and act in a changing climate by ensuring that our regulation and flood risk management enable businesses and communities to be resilient to changes in our climate.
Your role will include:
Undertaking hydrometric field measurements, plus associated maintenance of infrastructure
Working mainly outdoors across large and remote parts of Scotland in one of four regional teams within the Hydrometry Unit by measuring rainfall, flows and levels in rivers, lochs and the sea using a wide range of highly specialised equipment.
You will visit our gauging stations where you will carry out checks and calibrations including flow gaugings in rivers.
You will carry out repairs and maintenance including strimming, repairing fences and roofs, installation and recalibration of sensors and maintaining outstations
Processing and analysis of Data
You will be required to download data from our stations and then upload this to our hydrometric archive.
You will do routine analysis and also factual reporting of the data; for example deriving trends and averages.
You will work with key internal and external stakeholders to help them make best use of the data we gather; for example advising consultants using data for flood defence design. You will describe the parameters and fields in the data, how it is collected and any issues
Supporting Hydrology and Flooding
You will work flexibly and support other business units, including water resources and flood risk management, to deliver across a range of priorities. Examples of activities include: fieldwork and sampling, data entry, basic data handling, routine reporting, GIS analysis, User Acceptance Testing and survey
Flood warning
You will be trained to participate in the operation of flood warning systems as a Flood Warning Duty Officer on a rota basis as required (including occasional out of hours work)
This is a highly important role within our Data, Evidence and Innovation portfolio. The post has been created to allow our Hydrometry Unit to deliver our goal of reducing the impacts of floods and droughts and helping Scotland adapt to climate change which means you’ll need to be…
Confident working alone, driving long distances and undertaking strenuous work in all weather conditions
Proficient at learning to use different types of technical equipment and software packages and have experience working with data
You will be enthusiastic, highly numerate, motivated and a team player with great communication skills and a commitment to Health and Safety
Adaptable, well organised and a good problem solver with a positive attitude to handling reactive work
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 at home. Such as
Hybrid and Flexible working opportunities
Up to 34 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.
Your passion has never had a greater purpose
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 Assistant Scientist (Hydrometry), 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.
Work that goes beyond your desk
We work in a professional way towards our shared goals, knowing the work we do makes a genuine, lasting difference on the environment. . We are searching for energetic, innovative self-starters to join our fantastic pool of Assistant Scientists in Hydrometry to support the delivery of high quality Hydrometry data to help Scotland avoid, adapt and act in a changing climate by ensuring that our regulation and flood risk management enable businesses and communities to be resilient to changes in our climate.
Your role will include:
Working mainly outdoors across large and remote parts of Scotland in one of four regional teams within the Hydrometry Unit by measuring rainfall, flows and levels in rivers, lochs and the sea using a wide range of highly specialised equipment.
You will visit our gauging stations where you will carry out checks and calibrations including flow gaugings in rivers.
You will carry out repairs and maintenance including strimming, repairing fences and roofs, installation and recalibration of sensors and maintaining outstations
You will be required to download data from our stations and then upload this to our hydrometric archive.
You will do routine analysis and also factual reporting of the data; for example deriving trends and averages.
You will work with key internal and external stakeholders to help them make best use of the data we gather; for example advising consultants using data for flood defence design. You will describe the parameters and fields in the data, how it is collected and any issues
You will work flexibly and support other business units, including water resources and flood risk management, to deliver across a range of priorities. Examples of activities include: fieldwork and sampling, data entry, basic data handling, routine reporting, GIS analysis, User Acceptance Testing and survey
You will be trained to participate in the operation of flood warning systems as a Flood Warning Duty Officer on a rota basis as required (including occasional out of hours work)
Respect for your expertise
This is a highly important role within our Data, Evidence and Innovation portfolio. The post has been created to allow our Hydrometry Unit to deliver our goal of reducing the impacts of floods and droughts and helping Scotland adapt to climate change which means you’ll need to be…
Support that goes beyond the workplace
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 at home. Such as
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.
Passionately you. Purposefully supportive
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.
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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 and, therefore, we cannot accept CV’s and covering letters. Please ensure that you include all relevant information in your application form.
We proudly use the “Happy to Talk Flexible Working” as well as the “Disability Confident Employer” Logos and on all our job vacancies.
Applicants with a visual impairment can request job descriptions and application forms in Braille, large print or on tape.
For the security and wellbeing of our colleagues we invite successful candidates to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks including a Basic Disclosure Scotland check.
If you have questions or need any assistance with the recruitment process, please contact SEPA’s Recruitment Team at hr@sepa.org.uk
Apply now to join a Passionately Purposeful workplace
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 and, therefore, we cannot accept CV’s and covering letters. Please ensure that you include all relevant information in your application form.
We proudly use the “Happy to Talk Flexible Working” as well as the “Disability Confident Employer” Logos and on all our job vacancies.
Applicants with a visual impairment can request job descriptions and application forms in Braille, large print or on tape.
For the security and wellbeing of our colleagues we invite successful candidates to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks including a Basic Disclosure Scotland check.
If you have questions or need any assistance with the recruitment process, please contact SEPA’s Recruitment Team at hr@sepa.org.uk
Apply now to join a Passionately Purposeful workplace