Download Candidate Booklet Graduate Inspector Scientific Officer III (Level 5) General here
Download Application Form Graduate Inspector Scientific Officer III (Level 5) General here.docx
- Processing licence applications including EIA and AA (Industrial, Waste, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), Waste Water Discharge Authorisations and Dumping at Sea Combustion Plant and Green House Gases (GHG) activities or equivalent);
- Assessment of end-of-waste applications;
- Assessment of by-product notifications;
- Preparation of national end of waste and by-product decisions;
- Assessment of historic landfill authorisation applications;
- Enforcing licence conditions and/or regulations in sectors such as Industry, Waste, Waste Water, Drinking Water and Radiological Protection including participating in legal proceedings;
- Monitoring, inspecting and auditing of EPA licensed and unlicensed facilities and writing reports on findings;
- Assessment of scientific and technical reports including assessment and interpretation of environmental data, Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statements (NIS);
- Assisting in the development of processes and guidelines for the implementation of the Industrial Emissions Directive;
- Responding to and investigating environmental incidents and complaints;
- Assisting in the preparation of guidelines and procedures for water management plans and for the management operation and maintenance of water treatment, wastewater and waste management facilities; and
- Undertaking research, preparing reports and investigating and reporting on environmental incidents.
- Gathering, assessing and reporting on environmental quality, including research;
- Analysis and presentation of environmental data in formats suitable for environmental assessment and management purposes and as an input to national/international policy;
- Liaising with and co-ordinating relevant activities with other organisations at local, national and international levels including the European Environmental Agency;
- Assisting in the development of integrated environmental information systems suitable for access by members of the public; and
- Dealing with the European Environment Agency.
- Acquiring a clear and detailed understanding of relevant statutory provisions;
- Dealing with the general public and various external stakeholders;
- Contributing to the development and delivery of annual Office Work Programmes;
- Working effectively and efficiently as part of a team in a high-paced environment adhering to deadlines;
- Assisting in the generation of environmental and/or management information;
- Adhering to and supporting the development of safety protocols;
- Participating in internal and external expert groups and committees; and
- Undertaking such other appropriate duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Candidates must have on or before 4:00pm on Thursday 28th August 2025:
1. A minimum of a third level qualification (NFQ Level 8 or higher) in Science or Engineering obtained within the last 18 months.
2. Demonstrated experience in gathering research, assessing, and interpreting the information, and experience communicating the results in a clear and concise manner.
3. Driving Licence - Applicants should at the date of applying hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence.
( https://www.ndls.ie/help/faq.html#exchange-of-foreign-driving-licences )
Application Forms and Candidate Information Booklets are available from our Recruitment Partner, Conscia’s website at https://www.consciatalent.com/epa.
To apply, candidates must download and complete the online Application Form.
Fully completed Application Forms must be submitted directly via the Conscia website at https://www.consciatalent.com/epa

Please note that cover letters and CVs are not required and should not be submitted. Only applications submitted via the Conscia website will be accepted for consideration. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date and time, and late applications will be ineligible for consideration. Therefore, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have allowed adequate transmission time for receipt of your application. Applicants must ensure they retain a copy of the email submitted, including the date and time, in case of any queries. Canvassing is prohibited.
If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within 24 hours of applying, please email epa@consciatalent.com.
Download Candidate Booklet Inspector Scientific Officer III (Level 5) General - IRISH
