Senior Ecologist (Botany Specialist)

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Region:

Ireland

Vicinity:

Cork, Dublin, Carlow

Industry Sector:

Conservation Jobs, Ecology Jobs, Environmental Jobs, Eco Jobs, Green Jobs, Environment Jobs, Botany Jobs, Ecological Jobs

Job Category:

Ecologist, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Botanist, Ecological Consultant, Environmental Consultant

Job Type:

Permanent

Education Level:

Bachelors degree

Salary Description:

Attractive package and remuneration

Posted:

27/09/2024

Start Date:

ASAP/ Stardard

Employer:

Gaia Talent

Job Ref:

ISFTBOS24/5

Title: Senior Ecologist (Botany Specialist)

Location: Cork, Dublin or Carlow

Flexibility: Hybrid model of work split in office, fieldwork and home office arrangements 

Responsibilities:

• Undertake complex botanical surveys with classification skills to Fossitt Level III.
• Assess habitat value and carry out impact assessment having regard to Article 17 reporting , CIEEM and NRA guidelines as appropriate.
• Carry out Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and advise on habitat enhancement opportunities throughout all stages of project delivery.
• Implement complex habitat management prescriptions which may include habitat translocation and monitoring programmes.
• Mentor and train early career ecologists on botanical survey.
• Review outputs from colleagues.
• Prepare comprehensive ecological reports, including mapping (supported by out GIS team) and data collation (using Fieldmaps).
• Act as an Expert Witness at oral hearings when necessary.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Honours Degree or Master’s degree in Environment/Botany/Ecology/Conservation or relevant subject
• 5+ years’ experience in environmental consultancy in an Irish or UK context.
• Excellent botanical/habitat assessment and habitat management skills.
• Broad ecological experience on large-scale projects, with expertise in impact assessment.
• Thorough knowledge of ecological legislation and planning policy in Ireland and the EU.
• Excellent report-writing skills.
• Understanding of the EU Habitats Directive as it relates to project-based ecological impact assessments.​
• Ability to work in both field and office environments with availability to travel throughout Ireland and overnights away from home.
• A full drivers licence

Benefits:

• Attractive remuneration
• Short Fridays
• Medical allowance
• Pension scheme
• 22 to 27 annual leave days
• Professional body support
• And much more 

Applications are treated in confidence. Feel free to submit your CV at isadora@gaiatalent.com

Closing Date:

08/11/2024

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