Assistant Scientific Officer – Lisburn.

Start date: ASAP

Duration: 6 months with possible extension

Hours of work: Full time

The contracted hours are: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (flexible working hours).

Rate of pay: £11.99

Main Duties:

ACCOUNTABILITY / MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sample collection and basic field analysis at pre-determined locations. Sample delivery to laboratories for subsequent analysis.

MAIN DUTIES:

Conducting water quality sampling as part of 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 freshwater and marine waters monitoring programme;

Planning and organising routine sampling lists and co-ordinate with other water sampling officers to ensure water monitoring schedule is met;

Conducting fieldwork which may include working over arduous terrain, within industrial sites and along

watercourses;

Participation in internal (in-house quality) and external audit scheme (UKAS);

Regular audits of vehicles and pollution trailers to ensure adequate stocks and up to date stock sheets.

Assisting NIEA and water quality staff in determining the source of a confirmed pollution and taking action where required to minimise the environmental impact;

Assisting the department and water quality staff in enforcement duties associated with water pollution incidents including collection of statutory samples, note taking during interviews and preparation of witness statements.

To provide evidence in court for prosecution cases where required.

Assisting 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;

Undertake internal and external training required to develop and enhance skills and knowledge;

Essential Criteria:

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 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

Desirable Criteria:

Experience of working in a paid or voluntary capacity in an environmental protection field. to join their team