Senior Environmental Scientist & Team Lead

Clarecoco; Ireland; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Clare County Council invites applications for the Executive Scientist role within the Environment Department. The post provides scientific and managerial support across environmental services and liaises with external agencies to uphold democratic processes.

The role requires leadership of a multidisciplinary team, enforcement of environmental legislation, and delivery of high-quality reports and programme measures in line with River Basin Management objectives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current environmental legislation and pending changes.
• Experience enforcing waste, water, air, and noise pollution laws.
• Ability to prepare and present technical reports.
• Experience coordinating environmental inspections and enforcement actions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a scientific team and supervise staff.
• Oversee budget management and funding opportunities.
• Investigate pollution incidents and enforce compliance.
• Develop work plans and coordinate inspections and audits.
• Engage with stakeholders including EPA, IW and HSE.

Skills

Environmental legislation

Pollution enforcement

Data analysis

Report writing

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Honours degree in Science

Job description

Clare County Council invites applications for the Executive Scientist role within the Environment Department. The post provides scientific and managerial support across environmental services and liaises with external agencies to uphold democratic processes.

The role requires leadership of a multidisciplinary team, enforcement of environmental legislation, and delivery of high-quality reports and programme measures in line with River Basin Management objectives.