Senior Ecologist
8 weeks contract
Minimum Requirements:
1. Degree in Ecology
2. European Protected Species Licence
Salary: £18.26 Per Hour
Job Responsibilities:
1. Help deliver a service to Development Management Planning, alongside the Ecology team, assessing planning applications against national and local policy, survey guidelines, and legislative requirements including Biodiversity Net Gain and Habitat Regulations Assessments.
2. Assist Environment and Design in delivering an integrated service across the disciplines of Ecology, Landscape, Heritage, Climate Change, and Archaeology.
3. Support the Ecology Team in delivering specialist ecological services.
4. Promote the integration of biodiversity issues into the work of the authority in line with its statutory duty under section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006).
5. Assist with the ongoing development of the Ecological Emergency Action Plan and cooperate with other staff and services in delivery of the action plan.
6. Assist with the development and production of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy in partnership with external and internal partners.
7. Support and provide advice to Development Management by assessing impacts on biodiversity and advising on the acceptability of surveys, method statements, planning conditions, monitoring requirements, and habitat management.
8. Provide specialist ecological advice to our service areas, Elected Members, and external partners, including responding to requests for ecological advice on County land management and infrastructure projects.
9. Cooperate with staff and services in managing County land and properties for biodiversity, which can involve the production of management plans.
10. Undertake habitat and species surveys, including condition assessments, to inform management and development projects.
11. Organise surveys (protected species and habitats) with external partners and customers.
12. Assist in the preparation and promotion of biodiversity within the strategic development plan process, for example, green space strategies, green infrastructure, and sustainable development.
13. Assist in facilitating the Local Site Partnership through collation and collection of data and subsequent reporting to the Partnership.
14. Prepare reports, undertake correspondence, give advice, and attend meetings, including where necessary organising and chairing meetings (internal and external) as necessary in accordance with the work of the Ecology Team.
Organisational Responsibilities:
1. Values and behaviours: Demonstrate and be a role model for the council's values and behaviours.
2. Smarter working: Seek new and innovative ideas to work smarter.
3. Communication: Communicate effectively with customers, managers, peers, and partners.
4. Health, Safety, and Wellbeing: Take responsibility for health, safety, and wellbeing.
5. Equality and diversity: Promote a society that gives everyone an equal chance.
6. Confidentiality: Work in a way that does not divulge personal and/or confidential information.
7. Climate Change: Contribute to corporate responsibility in relation to climate change.
8. Performance management: Promote a culture of performance management.
9. Quality assurance: Set, monitor, and evaluate standards at individual, team, and service level.
10. Management and leadership: Provide vision and leadership to inspire and empower all employees.
11. Financial management: Manage a designated budget, ensuring value for money.
Interested? Please apply.
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