Scientific Officer

1 month ago

Belfast, United Kingdom Industrial Temps Full time

Our client, based in **Belfast** are seeking a **Scientific Officer (Landfill)** to join their team.

**Main Purpose of the Role**:
Be responsible to the Environmental Protection Manager for carrying out ground water, marine water, leachate and landfill gas monitoring programmes at the council’s Giant’s Park, North Foreshore site, the former Dargan Road Landfill site.

Ensure duties and tasks assigned to the post holder are performed in accordance with specified time and quality targets.

Make an effective contribution to the development and achievement of the Unit’s objectives.

Carry out interpretive analysis on scientific data, operate and maintain monitoring equipment and to make an effective contribution to the development and achievement of effective, safe and efficient operational scientific services.

**Pay Rate**:£17.53 Per Hour + Holiday Pay

**Working Hours**: 8:30am - 5pm

**Job Type**: Temporary, ongoing position

**Job Duties**:

- Carry out environmental monitoring programmes, surveys and investigations within the City and Neighbourhood Services Department and achieve monitoring targets and the monitoring schedule specified within the Waste Management Licence for the Giant’s Park, North Foreshore site.
- Undertake chemical or physical sample analysis of water samples obtained throughout the Giant’s Park, North Foreshore site and to prepare and package samples for transportation for laboratory analysis.
- Undertake manual water level measurements within leachate and groundwater boreholes.
- Download, analyse and interpret monitoring data from automatic water level dataloggers installed on and around the Giant’s Park, North Foreshore site.
- Monitor and adjust the landfill gas extraction plant and balance landfill gas extraction wells to ensure safe and efficient operation of the landfill gas extraction system in accordance with regulatory best practice.
- Ensure the monitoring programme is planned and managed effectively, with timely decisions taken to ensure the safety of the use of buildings and the landfill gas extraction system at the Giant’s Park North Foreshore site.
- Compile data and prepare and interpret reports including maintaining computer-based records on monitoring programmes, surveys and site investigations carried out across the range of services provided by the Unit.
- Interpret scientific data and reports and liaise with or advise external agencies, developers, consultants, and government Departments regarding the outcome of, or improvements to environmental monitoring.
- Prepare comprehensive, scientific based reports and consultation briefs as required and be able to supervise the work of contractors and consultants to enhance the lead approach by the council in developing a safe and healthy city.
- Carry out calibration, maintenance and repair of environmental monitoring equipment and data loggers as required in accordance with specified procedures.
- Provide advice on the selection of new monitoring equipment as required.
- Investigate complaints regarding pollution and prepare reports on the findings and attend court to give evidence as necessary.
- Undertake surveys, monitoring exercises and projects in relation to pollution prevention and control as required.
- Assist in the processing of permits and inspection of premises under the Pollution Prevention and Control (Industrial Emissions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013.
- Assist with the council’s ambient air quality monitoring projects, including operation, calibration and maintenance of air quality monitoring equipment.
- Undertake monitoring and investigative work outside of normal working hours and participate in the council’s out of hour’s noise service as necessary.
- Represent the Environmental Protection Manager within the postholders sphere of responsibility as required.
- Provide operational cover for other Scientific Officers as required.
- Keep informed of new developments relating to the field of responsibility.
- Motivate and manage any staff that may be assigned to the post holder to ensure effective service delivery and to be responsible for reviewing and implementing a proper staff training and development programme.
- Participate in all induction and in-service training provided by Belfast City Council and in the induction and support of all newly appointed staff and other human resource management policies and procedures, as appropriate, including, absence management, disciplinary and grievance procedure.
- Act in accordance with the council and departmental policies and procedures including customer care, equal opportunities, health and safety, safeguarding and any pertinent legislation.
- Participate as directed in the council’s recruitment and selection procedures.
- Undertake duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of Belfast city council.
- Undertake such other relevant duties as may from time to time be required.

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