Environmental Protection Officer

Marlborough District Council•Marlborough, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking an Environmental Protection Officer with a preference for forestry experience or knowledge to join our team. In this role, you'll monitor resource consents and permitted activities across a wide range of industries and environmental settings. While forestry will be an important area of focus, you'll also be involved in other environmental compliance work, ensuring activities are undertaken in accordance with regulatory requirements. If you're naturally inquisitive, enjoy investigating, and have a keen eye for detail, you're a great fit for this job. We need someone who can inform and educate landowners and businesses on the benefits and requirements of compliance. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are a must, as you'll be working closely with a range of stakeholders to achieve positive environmental outcomes. In this role, you'll also be skilled at developing strategies for enforcement, including understanding and investigating complaints objectively and impartially, along with preparing and presenting evidence to support Council functions or Court proceedings. Join us in protecting our environment and make a positive impact on your community! This is a full-time position based in Blenheim.

Requirements

Previous experience in forestry, environmental protection, enforcement, or similar type role.
Proven ability to interpret key policies, legislation, and procedures.
Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
Investigative mind.
Aptitude for dealing with compliance issues that can at times be complex and contentious.
Ability to provide high-level customer service.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders, from all walks of life.
Exceptional communication skills.
Comfortable working collaboratively.
Conflict resolution skills to navigate occasional difficult situations.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in forestry.
Tertiary qualifications in forestry, resource management, environmental science, compliance or similar.

Responsibilities

Monitor resource consents and permitted activities across a wide range of industries and environmental settings.
Ensure activities are undertaken in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Inform and educate landowners and businesses on the benefits and requirements of compliance.
Develop strategies for enforcement.
Understand and investigate complaints objectively and impartially.
Prepare and present evidence to support Council functions or Court proceedings.