- Commission biodiversity related research, audits and surveys and provide data obtained to the
NBDC and NPWS in a suitable format for reporting purposes
- Apply for and deliver biodiversity projects under the Heritage Council funding and National
Biodiversity Action Plan and other available sources of funding
- Work closely with the County Heritage Officer and Climate Action Unit on a programme of public
engagement for biodiversity through Field Clubs, Environmental Groups/NGOs, National Heritage
Week, Climate Action Week, Summer Schools and other public events
- Support the Irish Environment Network and Community Groups in Leitrim to hold events in the
county for National Biodiversity Week
- Be an active participant/member in the County Heritage Forum, and whole-of-Council Climate
Action Committee
- Assist Leitrim County Council in fulfilling its remit with regard to Appropriate Assessment,
including providing in house advice to Council departments, engaging consultants, etc.
- Facilitate and co-ordinate the implementation of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan, taking
consideration of the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030
- Undertake any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post other than those listed
above as may be required and as may be designated from time to time
- Take instructions from and report to an appropriate Officer as may be assigned from time to time
by Leitrim County Council.
These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and outline the main functions and
responsibilities of the post of the Biodiversity Officer and may be subject to change in the future.
The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than
those detailed above and to take instruction from and report to an appropriate officer or such
designated officer as may be assigned from time to time by Leitrim County Council.
2. Salary:
The Salary scale for the post of Biodiversity Officer, analogous to Executive Engineer, (Scale effective
from 1st June 2026) is within the range:
€60,858, €63,071, €65,286, €67,505, €69,722, €71,938, €74,157, €76,362,
€78,591, €80,801, €83,348 (LSI1), €84,596 (LSI2)
Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with relevant Departmental Circulars. Offers of
appointment to persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of
this scale. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy.
The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office
shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or
received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any
enactment to perform.
3. Residence:
The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which his or her duties are to be performed or within a
reasonable distance thereof and will be required to serve in the Local Authority’s Offices or wherever
assigned by the Local Authority.
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