Executive Scientist

Clare County Council; Ennis; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Scientist will work within Clare County Council's Environment Department as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing scientific and managerial support across several local authority service areas. You will liaise with external agencies and support the democratic process, reporting to the Senior Executive Engineer and other designated persons.

Role includes ensuring efficient management of the assigned work area and adherence to Clare County Council’s Occupational Health &

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (as amended).
• Knowledge of Local Government Act 2001 (as amended).
• Knowledge of Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 (as amended).
• Knowledge of Air Pollution Act 1987 (as amended).
• Knowledge of Protection of the Environment Act 2003.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with external agencies and support the democratic process.
• Report to Senior Executive Engineer and perform duties as assigned by a Supervisor.
• Manage the prescribed work area efficiently in line with Clare County Council’s OH&S Management System.

Job description

TheExecutive Scientist will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Environment Department of Clare County Council. The Executive Scientist provides scientific and managerial support across a number of local authority service areas and is required to liaise with external agencies and support the democratic process.

This role requires comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the following -

• Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992, as amended.
• Local Government Act 2001, as amended.
• Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 as amended by the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1990.
• Air Pollution Act, 1987, as amended.
• Protection of the Environment Act 2003.
• Water Services Act 2007, as amended
• Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2011-2015.
• Waste Management Act 1996,
• Air Pollution Act, 1987
• Enforcement obligations of a Local Authority

The Executive Scientist shall operate under the direction of and report to the Senior Executive Engineer and must undertake those duties as assigned to them by their Supervisor. The Executive Scientist may also report to the Director of Service of the section to which they are assigned, or any other person designated by the Director of Service.

Reporting to the Senior Executive Engineer, Environment, the Executive Scientist will be responsible for the efficient management of their prescribed work area and will fulfil the duties of the office in accordance with Clare County Council’s Occupational Health & Safety Management System.