Scientific Officer/Inspector I (Level 3) General
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently accepting applications for the position of Scientific Officer/Inspector I (Level 3) General.
About the Role
This recruitment campaign will form a panel from which future Scientific Officer/Inspector I (Level 3) vacancies may be filled. The successful candidate(s) will lead a team in the programme area to which they are assigned and must demonstrate a record of achievement that demonstrates their leadership capability to deliver in this challenging role.
Responsibilities
* Managing people and projects, including implementation of the Annual Work Programme of the office to which they are assigned.
* Contributing to the management and continuous improvement of the programme area.
* Leading a team to implement the EPA's statutory functions, such as licensing, enforcement, scientific evaluation/assessment, circular economy, climate science, data assessment and reporting.
Key Areas of Responsibility
1. Monitoring, inspecting and auditing EPA regulated facilities;
2. Assessing, analysing and reporting on environmental and market data, including preparing national reports and identifying national and sectoral trends;
3. Carrying out Environmental Impact Assessments and appropriate assessments;
4. Assessing and processing authorisation applications for Industrial, Waste, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), Dumping at Sea, Urban Wastewater, Combustion Plant and Green House Gases (GHG);
5. Carrying out regulatory assessments and decision making to support transition to a circular economy;
Essential Requirements
* An appropriate qualification (minimum NFQ Level 8) in Science, Engineering or a relevant discipline.
* A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in two or more of the following:
o Significant experience and expertise in the environmental regulation of industrial/waste/water/energy services activities.
o Expert knowledge of EU and national environmental legislation.
o Knowledge of environmental policy, including climate, circular economy, waste, energy, water and agriculture.
o Significant technical experience of industrial, waste, drinking water or wastewater facilities.
Required Competencies
* Team Leadership
* Interpersonal & Communication Skills
* Customer and Stakeholder Focus
* Management & Delivery of Results
* Judgement, Analysis & Decision Making
* Specialist Knowledge/Expertise and Self-development
Please note that cover letters and CVs are not required. Only applications submitted by email on the official EPA application form will be accepted. Applications must be completed and sent to epa@cpl.ie before the closing date.