Powys County Council
Planning Ecologist
37 hours, Permanent (Part time hours will be considered)
£35,745 to £37,336 per annum
County Hall, Llandrindod Wells
This is a flexible worker position and therefore the Council offers opportunity to work in an agile way to include home working.
Closing date: 14/04/2024
About the role:
To provide specialist advice on ecology and biodiversity matters relevant to the planning service.
About you:
- Have significant experience of biodiversity matters relevant to planning
- Have experience of delivering excellent customer care
- Have a sound understanding of planning legislation and procedures
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Be passionate about working for a vibrant rural local planning authority
What you will do:
- To provide professional advice on biodiversity assisting in the fulfilment of Powys County Council’s legal obligations relating to biodiversity.
- To provide professional advice / training on biodiversity matters to Planning Officers, Planning Agents /Applicants, Councillors and the Planning, Taxi Licensing and Rights of Way Committee.
- To undertake when appropriate, EIA screening and give EIA scoping opinions formally on behalf of the authority.
- To undertake biodiversity assessments relevant to the planning process, including HRA assessments.
- To remain up to date with all relevant legislation, appropriate guidance, national standards, policies and other good practice.
- To take the lead in maintaining close working links with Natural Resources Wales and other biodiversity organisations.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact:
Gemma Bufton, Team Leader for Development Management.
Tel: 01597 827505
Email: gemma.bufton1@powys.gov.uk
Closing Date: 14/04/2024 Location: County Hall, Llandrindod Wells