Biodiversity Officer

Description:

The Biodiversity Officer will promote, manage and co-ordinate biodiversity related activities in County Galway.

The role involves activation of local communities, businesses, schools, and all interested stakeholders and raising awareness of biodiversity in Galway and requires an ability to engage with the public as part of a team within Galway County Council. The Biodiversity Officer will also be responsible for drafting and implementing any future plans in relation to biodiversity.
(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 referred to at (a) above, 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 resources management; and
(d) have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge.


Holders of the office will be required to drive a motor car in the course of their duties and should therefore, hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles free from disqualification and medical limitations.