EU Chemicals Policy Inspector II (REACH/CLP)

Health and Safety Authority; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) invites applications for a Grade II Inspector role within the Chemical Regulatory Policy team. The post focuses on developing and implementing EU/Irish chemical policy, contributing to OSOA activities, and representing HSA in national and EU fora to safeguard public health and the environment.

The role requires a primary science degree, at least three years of relevant experience in chemicals regulation, and a driving licence, with opportunities to lead

Qualifications

• Primary degree (NFQ level 8 or equivalent) in a Science-related discipline.
• Minimum of three years relevant work experience in chemicals regulation, policy development, regulatory affairs or a related field.
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant EU/Irish legislation.
• Possession of a full driving licence (Category B).
• Demonstrate possession of the required competencies for the roles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on Competent Authority functions for EU Chemicals Regulations (REACH, CLP, OSOA) under the Authority’s remit at national and EU level.
• Monitoring and evaluating developments in EU chemicals legislation and policy.
• Analysing legislative proposals and their potential impacts on actors in the supply chain.
• Drafting policy papers, briefing documents and position statements.
• Participate in EU fora and working groups as required, including attendance at EU meetings.
• Review and draft observations on scientific opinions and/or regulatory proposals circulated by ECHA and/or other Member States.
• Advising and briefing internal stakeholders and Departmental officials.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders and represent the Authority at meetings with stakeholders and representative bodies as well as in public forums,as required.
• Maintain good communications with stakeholders e.g. by attending meetings, giving presentations, answering Chemical Helpdesk queries etc.
• Support development and delivery of the Authority’s Strategic objectives and annual Programme of Work.
• Lead on development of relevant policies and/or technical innovation, and legislative areas.
• Develop, maintain and contribute to the development of technical expertise on changing scientific developments.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Primary degree in Science (NFQ 8)

Postgraduate qualification in regulatory science

Job description

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) invites applications for a Grade II Inspector role within the Chemical Regulatory Policy team. The post focuses on developing and implementing EU/Irish chemical policy, contributing to OSOA activities, and representing HSA in national and EU fora to safeguard public health and the environment.

The role requires a primary science degree, at least three years of relevant experience in chemicals regulation, and a driving licence, with opportunities to lead