Environmental Assessment Officer

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This position will assist the Environmental Services Team in the assessment of development applications with due regard to the Biodiversity Conservati

Summary about this job

Government - Local

Company: Shoalhaven City Council

Location: Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast

Work type: Full Time

Salary: $1,398.80 - $1,663.70 per week plus 9.5% Super

Phone: +61-7-6277-2881

Fax: +61-7-3324-1505

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Detail information about job Environmental Assessment Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

Your New Organisation

Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic and progressive organisation serving a large and diverse community. The ideal place to combine professional challenge with a relaxed coastal lifestyle, encompassing the sea-side villages of Huskisson, Vincentia and Ulladulla, the Shoalhaven is located 2 hours South of Sydney and 1 hour South of Wollongong.

Overview

You will work in a team environment assessing development applications with due regard to the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, the Vegetation SEPP and Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and Council’s statutory obligations with respect to threatened species and ecological communities.

You will also be expected to provide technical assistance for other matters requiring environmental assessment and advice.

Your New Role

Reporting directly to the Team Leader – Environmental Planning and Assessment, the focus of this position is to:

Assess development proposals in relation to likely impacts on flora and fauna habitats for Part IV and some Part V developments
Prepare/present information relating to native flora and fauna
Provide technical and legislation advice for other matters requiring environmental assessment
Liaise and negotiate with State Government Agencies and the private sector
Carry out flora & fauna surveys

The advertised salary includes a discretionary weekly market component which may be payable to candidates with exceptional skills, knowledge and experience.

About You

In order to be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:

A Natural Sciences degree or related discipline
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of ecological processes and relevant legislation
Experience in environmental assessment including flora and fauna surveys
NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme Accreditation, or willingness to obtain
Class C Drivers Licence

How to Apply

You are not required to address all selection criteria outlined in the Job Description. You will be required to upload a brief cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and a resume.

You will also be required to respond to position related questions and questions regarding general information about you.

The position related questions you will be required to address are:

Please provide information relating to your formal qualifications
Please provide experience relating to development and environmental assessment and the relevant legislation
Please detail your experience in working with threatened species and ecological communities

Contact until 20 July: Michael Smith – (02) 4429 3209

Contact from 21 July: Kelie Clarke - (02) 4429 3501

Applications Close: Sunday, 12 August 2018

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