Assistant Ecology Officer
2 months ago
Job Description
Post Title: Assistant Ecology Officer
Location: Inverness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term for 23 Months
Salary: £32, - £36, p.a.
Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.
Contact Person: Katy Martin E-mail:
Andrew Puls E-mail:
Job Purpose: This position is an exciting opportunity to join the Council’s Environmental Advice and Consultancy Team, a small team that advises the Council on a range of matters relating to the natural, built and cultural environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality ecological advice to a range of Council services. The post holder will manage projects, undertake field surveys and implement mitigation and enhancement strategies, as well as input into strategy and policy in respect of the ecological and climate emergency.
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Please find the Job Description below.
The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.
As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.
Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Requirements
Demonstrable experience of working in a similar/equivalent role.Experience of undertaking ecological surveys, data collection/analysis and report writing, including developing mitigation strategies and appropriate recommendations.Have a Degree (or equivalent) in ecology, environmental science or a related subject.Hold European Protected Species licences, or the ability to work towards such.
Qualifications/certificate for NVCs and Phase 1 surveys, or the ability to work towards such.Hold First aid qualifications/certificates, or the ability to work towards such.Membership of CIEEM or the ability to work towards such.
Driving licence and/or access to personal transport. Ability to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Highland to meet the operational requirement of the Service.
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