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We are currently recruiting for an admin officer based in Lisburn.
The successful candidates will be required to start once the vetting paperwork, ANI clearance has been completed.
Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months with the possibility of an extension.
Rate of pay: £12.59 Hours of work: 9 – 5 Monday to Friday with flexible working within NICS core business hours (37 hours) Key Responsibilities: The post holder will be a member of the Freshwater Consents Monitoring Team within the Water Management Unit, Northern Ireland Environment Agency.
The post will support the Division's target of achieving good water quality as required under the European Water Framework Directive.
This role will focus on NIEA's water quality monitoring programme to support classification and regulation of activities that have the potential to impact on water quality predominantly in the Fermanagh/Tyrone area but may be expected to travel all over NI.
RESPONSIBLE/ACCOUNTABLE TO: Responsible to the WMU Sampler Manager MAIN DUTIES: Conducting water quality sampling as part of EMFG's freshwater and marine waters monitoring programme; Conducting effluent sampling and associated inspections at industrial sites, waste water treatment works, landfill sites and other locations as part of EMFG's freshwater and marine waters monitoring programme; In field sample analysis with calibrated equipment and reagent chemicals; Maintenance and cleaning of individually allocated sampling equipment to meet UKAS accreditation standard; Planning, scheduling and organising routine sampling lists and coordinating with other water sampling officers to ensure water monitoring schedules are met; Liaising directly between NIEA Regulation Team and discharge consent holders regarding Sample Station access, location and general sample station issues; Conducting fieldwork as a lone worker which may include working over arduous terrain, within industrial sites and along watercourses; Providing informed input into related risk assessments to include drafting Sample Station Assessment Plans; Participation in internal (in-house quality) and external audit schemes to ensure upkeep of UKAS ISO 17025 accreditation scheme; Regular audits of NIEA vehicles and pollution trailers to ensure adequate stocks and up to date stock sheets.
This includes direct liaison with EMFG Fleet Management Team and the Department's contracted vehicle service providers for maintenance and MOT, and accurate monthly recording of mileage and associated fuel costs; Assisting NIEA and water quality staff in determining the source of a confirmed pollution and acting where required to minimise the environmental impact, including Fish Kill sampling and rota'd out of hours on call working; Assisting NIEA and water quality staff in enforcement duties associated with water pollution incidents including the collection of statutory samples, note taking during interviews and preparation of witness statements; Providing evidence in court for prosecution cases where required; Assisting NIEA and Water quality staff in proactive pollution prevention programmes at industrial sites and other premises; Actively contributing to a Health and Safety culture by reviewing and maintaining awareness of the business area's risk assessments to ensure personal adherence to safe working practices and compliance with prevailing policies and standards; Undertaking internal and external training required to develop and enhance skills and knowledge; Obtaining cost-effective quotes and ordering equipment following the approved procurement procedures; Familiarisation with the strategies and goals of the wider Department and ensuring they keep up to date with developments related to water quality and mitigation measures.
Essential Criteria applicants must have: GCE/GCSE O levels grades A-C in English Language, Mathematics and Double Award Science or 2 science subjects to include chemistry, biology, physics, geography; Hold a full Category B driving licence valid for NI and be capable of driving a manual vehicle; Candidates for these posts must have a reasonable level of fitness due to the physical elements of the post such as walking over rough terrain, lifting manhole covers and gaining access to remote rivers and lakes; Experience of working in a paid or voluntary capacity in an environmental protection field.
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