Scientist

The salary band for this post is Band E, £36,906.00 to £40,772.00, starting salary will be on the base of the salary scale, £36,906.00

Permanent, Full-time

Location: Dumfries

Ref: DEI20779

We are looking for a [Full-Time Scientist (Hydrometry) on a Permanent basis

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 a 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. As a Scientist for Hydrometry, you will act as an ‘Area Hydrologist’ for the Dumfries area of the hydrometric network, working closely with an Assistant Scientist and other members of the South West Hydrometry team to ensure the quality of hydrometric data collected meets SEPA’s needs. Your role will include:

• Operating and maintaining the Hydrometric network within the Dumfries area
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• Analysing and reporting quality-controlled results in a timely manner
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• Working with assistant scientists to plan field visits to include maintenance and meeting gauging targets
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• Participate in the operation of flood warning systems as a Duty Officer on a rota basis as required

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 Scientist within Hydrometry to deliver high quality hydrometric data which means you’ll need…

• Experience in Hydrology with experience in hydrometric monitoring
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• Experience of Hydrometric monitoring procedures and stage – discharge relationships along with good communication and IT skills
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• Full clean UK driving licence

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

• Hybrid and Flexible working opportunities
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• Up to 34 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata)
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• Paid time off to support your Wellbeing and enable you to Volunteer in your community
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• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
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• Progressive Family Friendly policies
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• 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.

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.

Closing date: 14 April 2025 at midnight.

Interviews for this post will be held on the 30th April & 1st May 2025.

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