Executive Environmental Scientific Officer

Executive Environmental Scientific Officer Specified Purpose Contract Aside from the exciting range of opportunities to make a real difference to your community and county, South Dublin County Council is a great place to work and for many people already provides an attractive career and working environment.

Working for South Dublin County Council will give you the opportunity to gain experience at the heart of local government and to develop your career in a diverse work environment.

We recognise the value of our employees, can offer a diverse range of job and career options, can provide plenty of scope for career progression and can provide structured training and personal development We also offer flexible working arrangements including blended working arrangements, a positive work environment, training and development opportunities, a defined career path and the opportunity to make a difference.

The role South Dublin County Councilprovidesabroadrangeofservicestoapopulationof 280,000people on a daily basis.

Under the direction and supervision of the appropriate line manager, the position involves the provision of such engineering or ancillary services as may be required by the Council in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties.

The employment is temporary, wholetime and pensionable.

Aspecific purpose contract will apply.

Personsemployedwillberequiredtoworkinanylocationwithinthe South Dublinadministrativearea.

Salary €59,067€61,217€63,366€65,520€67,672€69,823€71,976€74,116€76,280 €78,425€80,897(LSI1)€82,108(LSI2) Hours of Work The successful candidates normal hours of work will be 35 hours per week.

The Council reserves the right to alter your hours of work from time to time.

Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement for this position is 30 days.

Only applications received electronically through the Councils e-Recruitment system will be accepted and must be received no later than midnight on Thursday, 10th April 2025 Qualifications Character Candidateswillbeofgoodcharacter.

Health Eachcandidatemustbeinastateofhealthsuchaswouldindicateareasonableprospectofabilitytorender regular and efficient service.

Essential Education, training, experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: Holdanhonoursdegree(leveleightinthe National Frameworkof Qualifications)in Science Haveatleasttwoyearssatisfactoryexperienceofscientificwork.

Possessahighstandardoftechnicaltrainingandexperience Holdafulldrivinglicense, Category B,freefromendorsementastheymayberequiredto drive in the course of their duties.

Desirable Education, training, experience Hold an honours degree (level eight in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Science, with chemistry or microbiology or Agricultural Science as a core subject.

Haveatleasttwoyearssatisfactoryexperienceofscientificworkinenvironmentaland natural water protection.

Possessahighstandardoftechnicaltrainingandexperienceinareassuchasair&noise pollution control, waste enforcement and water quality & pollution management.

Possess a good knowledge and previous work experience in the following Environmental Protection Legislation: Catchmentmanagement Water Framework Directive monitoring Waterpollutionlegislation Drinkingwaterregulations Waste Management Actandassociatedlegislation Environmental inspection and sampling techniques including but not limited to those listed in the councils annual Recommended Minimum Criteria Environmental Inspection (RMCEI) Plans.

Becapableofworkingontheirowninitiative.

Havetheabilitytoworkwithinandmanageamultidisciplinaryteam.

Possessgoodinterpersonalandcommunicationskills(writtenandoral)andhavetheability to engage with a wide range of people.

Possess strongorganisationskills.

Possessgood ITskills.

Haveagoodknowledgeandawarenessof Healthand Safetylegislationandregulations.

Demonstrateagoodtechnicalknowledgeofenvironmentalprotectionlegislation.

Demonstratesgoodjudgement,problem-solvinganddecision-makingskillsandanability to analyse data and formulate recommendations.

Havegoodfinancial/budgetaryskills.

Have a good understanding of Local Government policy, issues, initiatives and services.

Key competencies / skills Management and change Deliveringresults Performancemanagement Personaleffectiveness Localgovernmentknowledgeandunderstanding Candidates are requested to give an example of a situation which highlights the behaviour, skills and attitude that underpin effective performance in these areas, and which demonstrates their suitability to meet the challenges of this role.

Candidates should ensure the example used clearly demonstrates their ability in this area and that the scale and scope of the example given is appropriate to the post and level of the post.

Duties Thedutiesinclude,butarenotlimitedtothefollowing: The Executive Environmental Scientific Officer will work and manage a team in the delivery of the councils statutory responsibility in the protection of the environment.

This includes the monitoring, compliance, investigation and enforcement of critical legislation in the protection of water bodies, monitoring of air quality, noise monitoring and the control of waste management activities.

The Executive Environmental Scientific Officer will be responsible for the development and delivery of annual inspection programmes.

The inspection programme will be completed by Executive Environmental Scientific Officer and by his/her multi-disciplinary team, that will include the following duties: Assist in the development of the councils annual RMCEI plan, incorporating national and local priorities with measurable deliverables that will provide an impact on the local environment.

Performactionstomeetmeasuresunderthe River Basin Managementplan.

Assignandmangeworktotheinspectionteam Respondtowaterpollutionincidents,ensureresolutionofincidentsandcloseout these incidents.

Performstatutoryseptictankinspectionsasperdirectionofthe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and as set out under the National Inspection Plan.

Useof Council, EPAandotherrelevantauthorities,softwareandmobileapplicationsforthe uploading of inspection findings such as septic tank inspection, farm inspections and pollution incident.

Performfarminspectionsandcross-compliancereportofoffendingfarmsasrequiredby the EU (Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Waters) Regulations 2017.

Inaccordancewiththe National Agricultural Inspection Programme(NAIP), SDCCAssistant Scientist will be required to manage the implementation of in person inspections and all associatedregulatory actions relatedto EU (Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Waters)Regulations2017, intheadministrativeareasof Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council and South Dublin County Council.

Performtaking-in-chargeinspectionsofnewdevelopments,asameansofpreventing pollution and reducing costs for the Council.

Reviewplanningapplicationsforwaterqualityissuesandcompliance.

Reviewplanningapplicationsandassociatedsite-specificresource&wastemanagement plans for construction & demolition projects, to minimise waste generated on site and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Inaccordancewith Regulation27(by-product)and Regulation28(endofwaste),complete appropriate assessment and inspections, with the view to utilise materials as a resource and minimise extraction of additional natural resources.

Respondtopollutionreportsandcomplaintsandprovidenecessaryreporting.

Overseethestatutoryriversamplingscheduleandensurethisiscompletedtoahigh standard.

Carry out inspections of facilities in accordance with relevant waste/environmental protection legislation to ensure compliance in areas such as, but not limited to, the segregation and disposal of waste, WEEE recycling, packaging regulations, plastic bag levy, disposal of batteries, disposal of tyres.

Assistintheprocessingoflicenceapplicationsandsubsequentmanagementofauthorised waste facilities and waste collection operators.

In accordance with relevant waste and environment protection legislation, issue enforcementnotices,issue Fix Penalty Notices,preparefilesforenforcementaction,attend and represent the Council in court legal proceedings and give evidence in prosecutions as required.

Carryoutinspectionsandfollowupactionsasrequiredtoensurethecouncildeliveryofthe Annual RMCEI plan.

Carryoutactionstoassistinthedeliveryofthecouncils Climate Action Plan.

Carryouthealthandsafetydutiesofthesectionincluding Toolbox Talks,draftrisk assessments, and spot checks in the field.

Supervisestaffandensurecompliancewiththehealthandsafetystandardsofthe Water Pollution Section and the Council.

The Executive Environmental Scientific Officer will also be required to prepare Request for Quotations for purchase of services and works in accordance with the councils procurement policies.

These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and are carried out under general guidance.

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