The principle task of the Biodiversity Officer will be to report to the City Parks Superintendent or other delegated officer to fulfil Dublin City Councils commitment to international, national, regional and City policy in relation to the conservation and management of biodiversity. The role involves managing biodiversity projects and initiatives in collaboration with other agencies and local communities. The role requires an ability to engage with the public and work as part of a team within Dublin City Council. The Biodiversity Officers will be required to collaborate as a team and contribute to a wider team with responsibility for parks operations, capital projects and tree care within Parks, Biodiversity and Landscape Services.

The Biodiversity Officer will report to the City Parks Superintendent or other delegated officer and play a pivotal role in the ongoing implementation and management of the Dublin City Biodiversity Action Plan (2021-2025). The role involves devising and managing local biodiversity projects in collaboration with other agencies and activation of local communities and raising awareness of biodiversity in Dublin City. The role requires an ability to engage with the public and work as part of a team within Dublin City Council. The Biodiversity Officer will also be responsible for drafting and implementing future Biodiversity Action Plans.

The Biodiversity Officer will play a pivotal role in planning and development, including review of ecological assessments and as a minimum at Stage 1 (Screening for AA) and Stage 2 (Natura Impact Statement and/or Natura Impact Report) of the Appropriate Assessment process. The role involves providing reviews of and advice on planning development files including appropriate assessment, ecological assessments and other ecological related reports, and work as part of a team within Dublin City Council. The Biodiversity Officer will also assist with biodiversity projects and contribute to future Biodiversity Action Plans.

The Biodiversity Officer (assigned as Dublin Bay UNESCO Biosphere Project Coordinator) will report to the City Parks Superintendent and the Board of the Dublin Bay UNESCO Biosphere Partnership. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing the objectives of the Biosphere Partnership and UNESCO, and coordinating meetings, activities and projects of the Dublin Bay Biosphere Programme. The Biodiversity Officer will also contribute to the Conservation and Research Strategy (2022-2026), Biosphere Education Strategy, Biosphere Business Charter, and Sustainable Tourism and Recreation Charter. Participating in networks and attending meetings of other UNESCO Biospheres will also be a feature of this role.

Salary: €57,336 – €79,701

Dublin City Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. We recognise the value and importance of attracting and welcoming a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

The Closing Date will be at Midnight on Thursday, 18th July 2024.