Professional and Technical
Executive Engineer Analogous
€54,699 - €76,035
Annual Salary
Tipperary
Full Time
Job Summary
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 and implementation of the County Tipperary Biodiversity Plan 2023-2029. The role involves activation of local communities, businesses, schools, and all interested stakeholders and raising awareness of biodiversity in County Tipperary and requires an ability to engage with the public as part of a team within Tipperary County Council. The Biodiversity Officer will also be responsible for making funding applications and project delivery in relation to biodiversity
Duties:
The Biodiversity Officer will be part of the Planning Directorate. The Officer shall perform such duties and responsibilities as outlined in the Job Description, as may from time to time be assigned in relation to their employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function for which the Chief Executive is responsible. The successful candidate shall, if required, act for an employee of a higher level.
• Prepare, manage and implement a Local Authority Biodiversity Action Plan in parallel with the County Heritage Plan and with cross referencing to the County 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 the Local Authority on biodiversity related issues and the Authority’s obligations in relation to protecting biodiversity
• Work with Local Authority staff to assist in advancing the restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems and support ecosystem services in within the Local Authority Area;
• Assist Local Authority 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 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;
• 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;
• 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 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.
• Be an active participant/member in the County Heritage Forum, Creative Ireland team and Council climate action group.
Tipperary County Council may require you at its discretion to undertake other duties from time to time in addition to or as a variation of the duties of the position. It is understood that you will perform to the best of your ability all the duties of this position and any other additional or substitute duties which may reasonably be required of you and you will at all times comply with all reasonable instructions and use your best endeavours to promote the interests of Tipperary County Council.
These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and are carried out under general guidance.
Tipperary County Council
Contact Details
Civic Offices
Clonmel
Co. Tipperary
E91 N512
0818065000
recruitment@tipperarycoco.ie
