Qualifications
Education, Experience, Training, etc.
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the office:-

1. Hold an Honours degree (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Science;
2. Have at least five years satisfactory experience of scientific work;
3. Possess a high standard of technical training and experience in areas such as air & noise pollution control, waste enforcement and water quality & pollution management.
4. Possess a high standard of administrative and management experience.

• ability to developing a Health and Safety culture at all levels within an organisation
• implementation of health and Safety policies and Risk Management Systems, designing and delivering training programmes and working across different functional area within a business
• a satisfactory knowledge of the functions and duties of Local Authorities
• possess a satisfactory knowledge or experience of office organisation
• excellent communication, interpersonal and people management skills
• excellent organisational, time management and leadership skills
• ability to work effectively under pressure and achieve objectives in a timely manner
• good understanding and knowledge of local authority policy procedures and practices
• work effectively as part of a team
• proven problem solving and trouble shooting skills
• budgetary management skills
• supervisory management skills
• good administrative, report writing and I.T. skills (preferably with a good working knowledge of Microsoft word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

• Enforcement of Environmental Regulations
• Investigations, audits and preparation of reports
• Investigation of Complaints
• Review of Planning Applications and Planning Compliance Reports
• Waste Enforcement and Regulation
• Waste Management including management of recycling facilities and waste planning
• The protection of natural waters under the Water Framework Directive and the Water Pollution Acts
• The regulation of Private Drinking Water Quality

1. Investigate and prosecute of environmental offences
2. Undertake environmental inspections including monitoring and reporting
3. Liaise with stakeholders and government agencies
4. Procurement of supplies, services & works.
5. Process applications and regulate environmental licences and permits issued by the Council
6. Manage of health and safety
7. Manage data including the use of geographical information systems
8. Attend and report to Council, Area Committee and SPC Meetings as required.
1. Represent the Council at local, regional and national networks.
10. Keep up to date with emerging legislation and technologies.
11. Assess and report on the environmental aspects of planning applications
12. Act for an officer of higher grade when absent.
13. Undertake other duties as as may be assigned to the post from time to time by the Local Authority and shall include the duty of deputising for other employees of the Local Authority, when required, and such duties as may be assigned to him/her in relation to the area of any other Local Authority.
14. Persons appointed will be required to work in any location within the Wicklow administrative area.

Application forms and further particulars including qualifications, duties and competencies for this post are available on our website at http://www.wicklow.ie