Our client based in Lisburn are looking for Scientific Officers to join their team
Job Description:
Scientific officers will be required undertake river and farm inspections to assist inidentifying water quality pressures within the Lough Neagh catchment area particularly in relation to Agricultural and industrial premises
Main duties:
Scientific Officers will undertake fieldwork / investigations at several predetermined sites throughout the Neagh Catchment which accounts for 43% of Northern Ireland however work outside of the Lough Neagh catchment area may be required at times.
This post holder will be responsible for undertaking additional cross compliance inspections within the Lough Neagh catchment area including collating data, conducting on farm inspections and contributing to wider WMU and DAERA business targets.Supporting water pollution investigations and taking appropriate enforcement action e.g. identification of remedial works, prosecutions and breaches. Supporting the implementation of IT within the team. Liaising with WMU, DAERA, and stakeholders particularly those from the agricultural community. Contributing to developing, implementing and delivering a programme of catchment work in order to achieve and/or maintain ‘good’ water quality status in the Lough Neagh catchment; Ensuring a high level of compliance with Health and Safety policies and standards; Providing high quality and timely responses to Private Office, Freedom of Information, Environmental Information and customer requests; Providing technical and scientific support to the HSO
Regular checks and audit of NIEA vehicles.
Driving NIEA vehicles from a vehicle pool to collect samples from pre-agreed sites.
Staff will be expected to be able to drive as they will have access to a vehicle supplied for their field duties.
Essential Criteria:- GCE/GCSE O levels grades A-C in English Language, Mathematics and Double Award Science or 2 science subjects to include chemistry, biology, physics, geography, Agriculture.
- Hold a full Category B driving licence valid for NI.
- You will have to undergo a Basic Access NI Check.
Desired Criteria:
A-level Earth Science subjects would be an advantage.
A relevant science degree would be an advantage.
A knowledge of GIS, Excel and database use would be an advantage.
Experience in undertaking site inspections / audits would be an advantage.
Experience in working in a regulatory environment would be an advantage.
Wage:
- £15.97ph (weekly)
Location:
Lisburn
Start Date:
- ASAP
Length Of Assignment:
6 months with the possibility of extension
Work Pattern:
- 09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday with flexible working within NICS core business hours