Ecologist (Transport Infrastructure Ireland)

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Role and ResponsibilitiesProvision of day to day support to TII Environmental Policy & Compliance Section in the areas of appropriate assessment screening and appropriate assessment for all TII works as required by the 2011 Habitat Regulations.Reviewing biodiversity chapters of environmental impact assessment reports and natura impact statements to ensure best practice ecological principles were applied during the preparation of such documentation.Contribution to the development of new standards related to ecological impact assessment, ecological surveying and appropriate assessment.Provision of ecological advice in the context of TII's role under Section 51C of the Roads Act, 1993, as amended, which requires TII to supervise local authority compliance with environmental conditions associated with national road projects (that required EIA).Liaison with and attendance at meetings with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; National Parks and Wildlife; and other stakeholder relevant to ecology, on all ecological matters related to the planning, construction and operation of major transport infrastructure projects, when appropriate.Providing advice on techniques for mitigating the impacts of transport infrastructure on various fauna e.g.
(bats, birds or invertebrates), flora (e.g.
rare plants), vegetation communities, or terrestrial, marine or freshwater habitats (e.g.
Annex I habitats).In consultation with network operations, supporting the Section's activities in all matters related to the management and eradication of invasive plant species on the national road network and other public transport infrastructure.Liaison with the National Biodiversity Data Centre, collating and analysing all ecological data to support the assessment of ecological impacts of infrastructure projects,Preparation of responses to parliamentary questions and questions from members of the public as well as supporting the Section in the preparation of materials requested under the Freedom of Information and Access to Environmental Information legislation.Preparing relevant ecology materials for the environmental section of TII's website.Attending/presenting at relevant conferences on behalf of TII.Undertaking and supporting TII's research projects and international research projects related to biodiversity.Undertaking such tasks, activities or other duties as may be required or assigned.How to ApplyPlease submit the 3 documents as set out below to ****** short cover letter/ personal statement (i.e.
no more than 2 pages)A comprehensive CV, detailed as relevant to the position (no longer than 3 pages);A fully completed Key Achievements Form, available at https://www.tii.ie/en/about/careers/


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