Inspector/Scientific Officer II

Inspector/Scientific Officer II (Level 4) General

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Inspector/Scientific Officer II (Level 4) General

Join to apply for the Inspector/Scientific Officer II (Level 4) General role at Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland provided pay range

This range is provided by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

*Please see below on How to Apply*

Key responsibilities may include:

• Inspecting and auditing EPA-regulated facilities
• Analysing environmental data and contributing to national reporting
• Reviewing and processing authorisation applications (e.g. Industrial Emissions, Waste, GHG, VOCs, GMOs)
• Conducting Environmental Impact Assessments and appropriate assessments
• Enforcing environmental regulations across sectors such as industry, waste, water, and radiological protection
• Collaborating with stakeholders at both national and EU levels
• Developing technical guidance, training, and reports for stakeholders

General duties may include:

• Managing and developing high-performing teams
• Leading the delivery of office programmes, budgets, and contracts
• Preparing and presenting technical and regulatory information for diverse audiences
• Supporting cross-office initiatives and adhering to health and safety protocols

Candidates must have on or before 4:00pm on Thursday 28th August 2025:

1. An appropriate degree (NFQ Level 8) in Science or Engineering or a relevant post graduate qualification (NFQ Level 9).

2. A minimum of two years relevant work experience, preferably in a regulatory environment/role, including one or more of the following:

a. Demonstrated experience in the critical review and assessment of complex environmental technical reports and applications; or

b. Experience conducting environmental audits and inspections and/or enforcing licence conditions/regulations; or

c. Demonstrated experience of interpretation and implementation of relevant Irish & EU Environmental Legislation; or

d. Demonstrated experience in preparing technical reports, papers, guidance, data and or regulatory assessments.

3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical and/or environmental information in a clear and concise manner to a range of audiences.

4. Proven track record delivering as part of a high-performance team and sharing technical knowledge and expertise.

5. Driving Licence - Applicants should at the date of applying hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence.

( https://www.ndls.ie/help/faq.html#exchange-of-foreign-driving-licences )

How to apply:

Application Forms and Candidate Information Booklets are available from our Recruitment Partner, Conscia's website at https://www.consciatalent.com/epa.

To apply, candidates must download and complete the online Application Form.

Fully completed Application Forms must be submitted directly via the Conscia website at https://www.consciatalent.com/epa

Seniority level

• Seniority levelAssociate

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionScience

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