JOB SUMMARY

Do you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and care for the Defence Estate? DIO enables Defence to live, work, train and deploy, all with sustainability in mind. From net carbon zero accommodations to runways for the F35 fighter jets; our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe!
Learn much more about DIO in our Candidate Information Guide attached.
DIO recognises that a diverse workforce is at the heart of different insights, ideas and innovation. A workforce diverse in background and life experience produces trusted public services and better decisions. We want our people to be curious and continuously strive for improvement, collaborative in an inclusive culture, ambitious and resilient and committed to Defence, empowered and able to challenge so you can play a key part in shaping the direction of our organisation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Principal Infrastructure Environmental Health Practitioner (PIEHP), the postholder will discharge duties for all EH disciplines, but will be primarily focused on Private Water Supplies and the provision of wholesome water. This will involve acting as an SME focal point for the health aspects of all DIO Private Water Supplies, Environmental Health tasks and requests for specialist support. The postholder will provide SME advice in relation to Private Water Supplies, wholesome water and other water contaminants of public health significance (e.g. Per-and Poly Fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)). The postholder will be responsible for the drafting, reviewing and maintenance of technical and contractual documentation, relating to DIO Private Water Supplies wholesomeness and standards.
The activities associated include providing specialist advice to all areas of the business on wholesome water fitness and standards, the health aspects of PFAS exposure, other EH advice, undertake visits and visual inspections as directed.
Whilst this role will be focused on Private Water Supplies, there is also a requirement to undertake food audits, food infrastructure project assessments and provide advice and guidance to the business on all areas of EH. This is role is therefore suited to an EHP with a strong food audit background as well as Private Water Supply Risk Assessments.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrable knowledge of principal legislative and supporting documents relating to water supplies, Environmental Health and Health and Safety Regulation.
• Knowledge of Private and Public Water Supply standards and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of routine, developing and emerging workplace and accommodation hazards.
• Knowledge and experience of assessing catering facilities through food law code of practice.
• Experience of working in a professional capacity with statutory regulators.
• Ability to read, interpret and analyse relevant technical reports.
• Wider professional experience in Environmental Health, Public Health and Water Safety.
• Audit/inspection experience.
• Knowledge and experience of working with building design teams, architects, and other building professionals.
• Policy writing experience.
• Experience of managing investigations and incidents.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge and experience of the role of statutory regulators.
• Knowledge of the Defence estate.
• Knowledge and experience of working with UK Armed Forces, contractors and Trade Unions.
• Experience in carrying out risk assessment of Private Water Supplies.
• Knowledge of PFAS compounds and their management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree educated in Environmental Health

TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• FSA Competency Framework – Section B2: Auditing
• • Technical legislation for Private Water Supplies and Wholesome Water Standards. The Private Water Supplies (England) Regulations 2016 (and regional equivalents). The Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016 (and regional equivalents).

EMPLOYMENT HOURS

The post advertised is for 37 hours net, however the Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work-life balance for employees. Flexible working, Part-time working and Job Share working patterns will be considered.
Where business needs allow, this role may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working, therefore you must consider if any of the above locations are within a reasonable travelling distance. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business (i.e., detached duty) or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
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.
An opportunity to be considered for Reward and Recognition - £250-£5000 per year.
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.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

SELECTION PROCESS DETAILS

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework and FSA Competency Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience. Each element will be scored accordingly, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit.
Please provide your evidence for behaviours using the STAR Technique using the attached information on how to apply.
Situation: Describe the situation you found yourself in. You must describe a specific event or situation. Be sure to give enough detail for the job holder to understand. Where are you? Who was there with you? What had happened?
Task: The recruitment panel will want to understand what you tried to achieve from the situation you found yourself in. What was the task that you had to complete and why? What did you have to achieve?
Action: What did you do? The job holder will be looking for information of what you did, how you did it and why. Keep the focus on you. What specific steps did you take and what was your contribution? Remember to include how you did it, and the behaviours you used. Try to use “I” rather than “we” to explain your actions that lead to the result. Be careful not to take credit for something that you did not do.
Result: Don’t be shy about taking credit for your behaviour. Quote specific facts and figures easily understandable. What results did the actions produce? What did you achieve through your actions, and did you meet your goals? Was it a successful outcome? If not, what did you learn from the experience? Keep the situation and task parts brief.
Concentrate on the action and the result. If the result was not entirely successful describe what you learned from this and what you would do differently next time. Make sure you focus on your strengths. When providing your evidence please ensure that you avoid acronyms and company specific jargon.
At application you will be assessed and scored against the following:

Experience:

• CV - detailing Job History, Previous Skills and Experience
• Personal Statement: As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide a Personal Statement of 500 words, the purpose for this, is for you to showcase your relevant skills and experience against the job requirements. The statement is your opportunity to give examples of how you fit the requirements of the role.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

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