The Biodiversity Officer will promote, manage and co-ordinate biodiversity related activities in the county. The Biodiversity Officer will play a pivotal role in the preparation, the ongoing review and implementation of the Leitrim Biodiversity Action Plan. The role involves activation of local communities, businesses, schools, and all interested stakeholders and raising awareness of biodiversity in County Leitrim and requires an ability to engage with the public as part of a team within Leitrim County Council. The Biodiversity Officer will be responsible for drafting and implementing any future plans in relation to biodiversity and will also be responsible for making funding applications and project delivery in relation to biodiversity.
Education and Experience
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
(a) Hold a recognised degree (at least level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in a subject relevant to biodiversity including but not limited to environmental science, ecology, earth/natural sciences, zoology, botany or natural resources management**;
(b) After attaining the qualification, have at least five years’ relevant satisfactory experience of scientific work in biodiversity, sustainable development goals, biodiversity, energy and climate action;
(c) Possess a high standard of technical training relevant to the areas of natural sciences and natural resource management;
and
(d) Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organization or the ability to acquire such knowledge. **
Please ensure that confirmation of your recognised degree qualification (at least Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in a subject relevant to biodiversity from your awarding body and / or Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is submitted to the HR Department with your application. Foreign language qualification certificates must also be accompanied by a translation document. Applications received without the necessary documentation will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further.
Leitrim County Council
