Scientific Advisor (Acoustics),
Department
Ministry of Defence
Business Area
Land Forces
Number of Vacancies
1
Location: Region
South East
Location: City/Town
Camberley
Site
Former Army Staff College, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Grade
HEO
Functional Grade
C2
Salary Minimum
29,258
Type of Role
Engineering
Medical
Operational Research
Risk Management
Science
Security, Health & Safety
Medical
Operational Research
Risk Management
Science
Security, Health & Safety
Reserved/Non Reserved posts
This is a Non Reserved post and is therefore open to UK, British Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) Nationals and certain non EEA members
Security
Security Check
Criminal Records Bureau Check
This post does not require a Criminal Records Bureau Check
Job Description
The mission of Army Medical Directorates Environmental Monitoring Team is to “provide deployable Environmental and Industrial Hazard (EIH) monitoring services in support of operations and to provide second line occupational hygiene advice to UK Land Forces and Defence Agencies”. As such EMT is the Army’s in-house multidisciplinary occupational hygiene consultants, comprising of a small team of both military and civilian personnel. The Scientific Advisor (Acoustics) is the Director General Army Medical Services subject matter expert in noise and vibration, providing advice to forums and committees. The post is the lead for the development of noise monitoring protocols and strategies within AMD EMT and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake noise surveys/monitoring of personnel and equipment in the UK and worldwide (including operational areas), so can expect short periods away. The post requires the ability to monitor a variety of noise and vibration hazards including military vehicles, impulse noise from weapon systems and occupational settings (e.g. workshop). Consequently the working environment can be potentially austere and demanding (e.g. remote ranges, the confines of an armoured vehicle in a desert).
Essential: A L6 Honours/Degree in a relevant engineering/scientific field, or ,exceptionally, a lower level of qualification if supported by substantial relevant experience.
Desirable: Post graduate degree/qualification in relevant scientific discipline. Experience in assessing impulse noise, including use of multi channel monitoring equipment. Laboratory/occupational hygiene experience.
Desirable membership: Institute of Acoustics
Essential: A L6 Honours/Degree in a relevant engineering/scientific field, or ,exceptionally, a lower level of qualification if supported by substantial relevant experience.
Desirable: Post graduate degree/qualification in relevant scientific discipline. Experience in assessing impulse noise, including use of multi channel monitoring equipment. Laboratory/occupational hygiene experience.
Desirable membership: Institute of Acoustics
Competence 1
CORE - C1 - Working Together
Competence 2
CORE - C3 - Communicating and Influencing
Competence 3
CORE - C4 - Analysing and Using Evidence
Competence 4
Health & Safety - HS3.5 - Spec Monitoring Equip
Grade Entry Qualifications
A L6 Honours/Degree in a relevant engineering/scientific field, or, exceptionally, a lower level of qualification if supported by substantial relevant experience.
Qualification Level
L6 Honours & Degree
Qualification Name
Engineering & Science - Not Listed
Licence
UK Driving Licence
Working Pattern
This job/these jobs are available for full-time, part-time or flexible working arrangements (including Job Share arrangements).
Employment Terms: Post Type
Permanent
Minimum expected tour length
3 years
Employment Terms: Hours
42
Relocation Package/Expenses
The post does not offer any assistance with Relocation Expenses.
Interviews
Interviews for this vacancy will take place at FASC, RMA Sandhurst on a date to be confirmed.
Assessment Centres/Offline tests
Are are required to complete a 75 minute online assessment as part of the application process. This assessment must be completed by the closing date. Please ensure that you allow sufficient time before the closing date to do this. You will require internet access for the duration of the assessment.
Further details
For further information regarding this vacancy please contact the recruiting line manager, Mr Alex Gilfillan on:
Telephone: 01276 412760
Email: amd-emtsensciad@mod.uk
Telephone: 01276 412760
Email: amd-emtsensciad@mod.uk
Please click the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of the page to apply for this Vacancy.
The Civil Service is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity. We also offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our minimum selection criteria.
We will not tolerate discrimination on any of the following: gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, religion, age, disability, HIV positivity, working pattern, caring responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs - or any other grounds.
External applicants should note that for posts in Northern Ireland, applications from the Roman Catholic community are particularly welcomed as this group is currently under-represented in our workforce.
We will not tolerate discrimination on any of the following: gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, religion, age, disability, HIV positivity, working pattern, caring responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs - or any other grounds.
External applicants should note that for posts in Northern Ireland, applications from the Roman Catholic community are particularly welcomed as this group is currently under-represented in our workforce.
Pension Statement
You will be entitled to choose between a defined benefit pension scheme or a stakeholder pension with an employer contribution.
Closing date
22 Feb 2012
Online Test Deadline
22 Feb 2012
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