Senior Executive Scientist - Meath County Council

Job summary The successful applicant will report to the Senior Engineer in the Environment Directorate or a nominee. The role will include responsibility for overall management of a team of staff including scientists, environmental technicians and administrative staff. The main focus of the role is on water related matters; however, the appointed candidate may also be required to work in other areas of environmental activity including waste, air, noise and climate action. The Senior Executive Scientist will be responsible for the efficient management of their prescribed work area. Managers at this level work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with the Local Authoritys vision and objectives. In recent years, Meath County Council has achieved excellent or strong scores across virtually all National Enforcement Priorities (NEPs) in the EPA’s annual Local Authority Performance Framework. The successful candidate will be required to perform a central and integral role in maintaining and building upon this high performance. A full Job Summary/Description is available in the Information Booklet. Main Duties of the Job Management and delivery of the Council’s Environmental and Natural Waters functions including. Management of the strategic planning, design and development of the Environmental Water Services Regulation and Enforcement service. Taking a lead management role in developing, implementing, and managing change. A full list of main duties is available in the Information Booklet. Information about the organisation Meath County Council is the authority responsible for Local Government in County Meath with its corporate headquarters located at Buvinda House, Navan. The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel for the position of Senior Executive Scientist. Meath County Council is the primary unit of Local Government in County Meath. The Council is responsible for the delivery of a wide range of public