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We are recruiting a full time Environment Protection Officer on a permanent basis. Your passion has never had a greater purpose. Here at SEPA, we’re connected by a passion that drives us to be purposeful in every action we take – to protect our environment. Through our expertise, we lead projects that make a difference for Scotland, and our workplaces are grounded in respect for that expertise. That’s why, when you join us as Environment Protection Officer, you’ll discover enriching benefits, meaningful support, and opportunities to learn every day. That’s what it means to be Passionately Purposeful – for our environment, and for your career.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver compliance monitoring and enforcement of a third of the 693 reservoirs under the Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011 to ensure safety downstream of the sites
Continue the momentum of the enforcement campaign to drive up compliance and reservoir safety
Provide advice, support and guidance to reservoir managers and engineers
Contribute to SEPA’s transformational change to improve productivity
Requirements:
Relevant experience or qualification equivalent to a minimum HND / SCQF Level 8-10
Technical knowledge/experience of enforcement and/or environmental regulation
Ability to provide advice and guide others on the resolution of issues and proven problem-solving capability
Ability to understand and interpret policy and give detailed guidance, advice or information to others
Ability to deal with challenging situations in a professional manner
What we offer:
Hybrid and Flexible working opportunities
Up to 35 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata)
Paid time off to support your Wellbeing and enable you to Volunteer in your community
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Progressive Family Friendly policies
Training & development to enable colleagues to improve their skills, competencies and knowledge to perform at their best
24/7 access to an online employee discount platform