At a Glance
- Tasks: Support environmental protection through monitoring, investigations, and data analysis.
- Company: Join North Yorkshire Council, dedicated to environmental regulation and public protection.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and career development in environmental science.
- Other info: Enjoy a mix of office and fieldwork with great growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in environmental science while making a real difference.
- Qualifications: Studying or recently completed a degree in Environmental Science or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 25989 - 27254 £ per year.
Are you interested in a career in environmental regulation and want to take your first step? We are looking for a motivated Student Scientific Officer to support our Scientific Team in delivering environmental protection, contaminated land, air quality and environmental permitting functions.
What You'll Do
- Air quality monitoring and assessment.
- Contaminated land investigation and regulation.
- Environmental permitting and compliance.
- Planning consultation processes.
- Environmental data analysis and interpretation.
- Regulatory investigations and enforcement.
- Professional report writing and evidence gathering.
About You
You will be studying towards, or have recently completed, a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Geography, Chemistry, Environmental Health or a related discipline. You will have strong communication skills, an interest in environmental regulation, and a willingness to learn.
Additional Information
The role combines office and field-based work, with approximately 30% of time spent on site visits and monitoring activities. Duties may involve walking over uneven ground, climbing stairs or ladders, replacing monitoring equipment and carrying light inspection equipment. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and develop a career in environmental science, environmental regulation and public protection.
Contact
For further information about this role or an informal chat, please contact Dr Kevin Carr via email on Kevin.Carr@northyorks.gov.uk.
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