Job description
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has responsibility for food, farming, environmental, fisheries, forestry and sustainability policy and the development of the rural sector in Northern Ireland (NI). The Department assists the sustainable development of the agrifood, environmental, fishing and forestry sectors of the NI economy, having regard for the needs of the consumers, the protection of human, animal and plant health, the welfare of animals and the conservation and enhancement of the environment. DAERA provides a business development service for farmers and growers and a veterinary service for administration of animal health and welfare. The Department’s College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) delivers training and further and higher education courses in the agri-food sector. DAERA is responsible to the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) in Great Britain for the administration of schemes affecting the whole of the United Kingdom. The Department also oversees the application of European Union agricultural, environmental, fisheries and rural development policy to NI..
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Applicants must have, by the closing date for applications:1a) A degree or an equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific discipline such as, chemistry, chemical engineeringor environmental science, or where these subjects provide a core component;Core component is defined as: At least 50 of the course covers core modules from the list in Eligibility Criteria 1a and 2a.Please provide Type of Qualification (including result/grade); Main Subjects and Date Awarded in the box below(please note that the date awarded is the date on which you were notified of your result by the official awardingbody).AND1b) At least 3 years' practical post qualification experiencePractical experience referred to at point (1b) and (2b) above is defined as being employed directly in a relevantindustrial sector as one's main occupation or working with a relevant industrial sector in a substantive regulatorycapacity.Please demonstrate how you meet the above eligibility criterion in the box below. Applicants must provide specific details of their roles and responsibilities and show how their experience equates to 3 years, i.e. you must provide specific dates (month and year) including date from and date to.OR2a) A HND/HNC or an equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific discipline such as chemistry, chemicalengineering or environmental science, or where these subjects provide a core component;Core component is defined as: At least 50 percent of the course covers core modules from the list in Eligibility Criteria 1a and 2a.You must provide the following details for each qualification: Qualification type (e.g. HND, Certificate); subject(s); result/grade; and date awarded. The date awarded is the date on which you were notified of your result by the official awarding body.AND2b) At least 5 years' practical post qualification experience;Practical experience referred to at point (1b) and (2b) above is defined as being employed directly in a relevant industrial sector as one's main occupation or working with a relevant industrial sector in a substantive regulatory capacity.Please demonstrate how you meet the above eligibility criterion in the box below. Applicants must provide specific details of their roles and responsibilities and show how their experience equates to 5 years,i.e. you must provide specific dates (month and year) including date from and date toAnd3) At least 2 years' experience in making informed decisions based on environmental regulatory framework.Please demonstrate how you meet the above eligibility criterion in the box below. Applicants must provide specific details of their roles and responsibilities and show how their experience equates to 2 years,i.e you must provide specific dates (month and year) including date from and date to.And4) Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills and a track record in engaging and influencing others.Please demonstrate by way of examples and dates in the box below. You must provide sufficient details to allow the panel to assess how well you meet this criterion.And5) Hold a full current driving licence to enable the applicant to drive in Northern Ireland and have access to a formof transport which will enable them to meet the requirements of the post in full.
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Lisburn, County Antrim
