Professional and Technical
Executive Scientist
€57,909 - €80,498

Annual Salary
Cavan
3 year fixed term specific purpose contract

Job Summary

The purpose of this recruitment campaign is to form a panel for the post of Biodiversity Officer for Cavan County Council from which 3 year fixed-term specific purpose contract posts may be filled
Duties & Responsibilities
The Biodiversity Officer will be required to:

• Prepare, manage and implement a Cavan County Council Biodiversity Action Plan in parallel with the Cavan County Council Heritage Plan and with cross referencing to the Cavan County Council Climate Action Plan.
• Regularly update the Cavan Climate Action Unit on the implementation of Biodiversity actions and measures in the Cavan County Council Climate Action Plan
• Establish a County Biodiversity forum.
• 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 Plan, such as the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan;
• Advise Cavan County Council on biodiversity related issues and the Cavan County Council’s obligations in relation to protecting biodiversity (conducting Appropriate Assessments is beyond the scope of this role) including attending and advising at relevant Strategic Policy Committee meetings ;
• Work with Cavan County Council staff to assist in advancing the restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems and support ecosystem services in within the Cavan County Council Area;
• Assist Cavan County Council departments in integrating biodiversity into their actions and policies, for example through training, supporting information dissemination;
• Promote new biodiversity initiatives based on best conservation practice; Work with Cavan County Council’s 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;
• Raise awareness of biodiversity, natural capital and ecosystems services and issues affecting biodiversity in Cavan County Council, including climate change with a broad range of groups;
• 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 sources available sources of funding.
• Work closely with the Cavan County Council Heritage Office and the Cavan Climate action unit on a programme of public engagement for biodiversity through Field Clubs, Farming organisations, Environmental Groups/NGOs, National Heritage Week, Summer Schools and other public events.
• Be an active participant/member in Cavan County Council Heritage Forum, Creative Ireland team and Council climate action group.

Notwithstanding the requirements of the post successful applicants may be assigned to any service area/role within the Local Authority at an analogous level by the Chief Executive at any time.

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