JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1 DUTIES OF THE ROLE SHALL INCLUDE:
The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
The duties of the post include, but are not limited to, the following:
6.1.1 Implement the Kilkenny Biodiversity Action Plan in parallel with the County Heritage Strategy and with cross referencing to the County Climate Action Plan.
6.1.2 Co-ordinate the Kilkenny Biodiversity Working Group.
6.1.3 Facilitate the implementation of government initiatives in relation to biodiversity and national plans and programmes that are developed to support the implementation of the National Biodiversity Action Plan, such as the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan:
6.1.4 Advise the Local Authority on biodiversity related issues and the Authority’s obligations in relation to protecting biodiversity.
6.1.5 Work with Local Authority staff to assist in advancing the restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems and support ecosystem services within the Local Authority Area;
6.1.6 Promote new biodiversity initiatives based on best conversation practice;
6.1.7 Work with Local Authority led projects and provide advice to colleagues on the management of ecological resources such as urban woodlands, wetlands, parks, verges, wild flora grasslands and open areas in a biodiversity-friendly manner;
6.1.8 Raise awareness of biodiversity, natural capital and ecosystems services and issues affecting biodiversity in the Local Authority, including climate change with a broad range of groups;
6.1.9 Commission biodiversity related research, audits and surveys and provide data obtained to the NBDC and NPWS in a suitable format for reporting purposes.
6.1.10 Apply for and deliver biodiversity projects under the Heritage Council funding and National Biodiversity Action Plan and other available sources of funding.
6.1.11 Work closely with the County Heritage Office on a programme of public engagement for biodiversity through Field Clubs, Environmental Groups/NGOs, National Heritage Week, Summer Schools, and other public events.
6.1.12 Be an active participant/member in the County Heritage Forum, Creative Ireland team and Council climate action group.
6.1.13 Be part of the Climate Action Team.
