Qualifications

A minimum Bachelors Degree (MQF Level 6) with a minimum total of 180 ECTS credits in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Geology & Geomorphology, Engineering, Mathsor comparable qualification as recognized by MFHEA;

Alternatively in case of no First Degree, a Masters Degree (MQF Level 7) with a minimum total of 90 ECTS credits in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Geology & Geomorphology, Engineering, Maths or comparable qualification as recognized by MFHEA.

This particular job specification requires the candidate to be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in Maltese, therefore a minimum to' Level in Maltese is required.

Duties

1.Perform duties within the provisions of the Environment Resources Authority (ERA) Act, subsidiary and / or related legislation, and that all operations and activities comply with the relevant legal instruments;

Contribute to the objectives of the Authority by effectively planning, organising, leading and controlling the assigned responsibilities;
Serve as a point of reference for the Authority in the assigned responsibility;
The Officer is expected to:

a. Liaise and represent the Authority in meetings including but not limited to commissions, committees, Board meetings conferences, public consultation meetings, hearings, mediation, remedial action, legal hearings, tribunal sittings, court sittings within and outside the official working hours of the Authority, both locally and abroad;

b. Observe and comply with guidelines and directions as may be issued by Senior Management;

Assist to meet the public’s expectations regarding the Authority’s responsibilities;
Inform, advise and report to immediate superiors on matters, developments, issues and cases;
Resolve issues and cases that fall within the assigned responsibilities;
Analyse, interpret, apply and implement in a timely and appropriate manner any relevant National, and International legislation, directives, procedures, and similar obligations as well as any other relevant documents, and providing information and guidance to other officers within the Authority;
Participate in internal and external investigations;
Participate in media, awareness-raising and PR activities and campaigns;
Address enquiries and complaints and providing information and reports with recommendations;
Provide support to other Authority functions as relevant and participating in internal and external meetings;
Administer, coordinate, collect, map, report, record, analyse and audit data, logs and information on that is generated both internally and externally outside the Authority;
Maintain the Authority systems, databases and website;
Contribute to research studies;
Contribute and adhered to the Policy Standards, Practices and Procedures set by the Authority
Support and substitute other officers in attaining the Authority’s goals and deliverables;
Is expected to work outside normal office hours to meet deadlines.
Perform other tasks and exercises as required and / or directed by the line superiors or Chief of the Authority.

Prospective candidates may access all relevant information and apply directly on:

https://era.org.mt/careers/

Assistant Environment Protection Officer (environmental Permitting)

Job Description