Job Description:
Role: Environmental Compliance Officer – Waste Enforcement
Contract type: Permanent, Full time
Location: Dublin City
Company Overview:
Amtivo Group provides Certification, Inspection, and Training services to national and local Government bodies, multi-nationals, enterprise clients, and SMEs in over 40 countries globally. Our vision is to inspire and enable organisations globally to reach their true potential, by making governance, compliance, and inspection a truly positive and valuable experience. Our purpose is to support our clients’ success by adopting a partnership approach, leveraging our sector-leading expertise, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
Reporting Structure:
Reporting to Team Lead and in their absence Assistant Waste Enforcement Manager.
Job Purpose:
The Environmental Compliance Officer – Waste Enforcement is responsible for conducting daily inspections and investigating complaints to ensure compliance with relevant waste legislation. The role will be based out of our client’s offices and may require travel to other locations throughout the country. This is an operational role with accountability for delivering accurate and timely outcomes. You will have experience in process-driven activities, ensuring they are effective and efficient whilst also focusing on client relations.
Success criteria:
This is an operational role with accountability for delivering accurate and timely outcomes
Context
- Investigate and report on all aspects of illegal waste activity.
- Ensure compliance with waste legislation and regulations made under the Waste Management Act 1996 and Regulation (EC) 1013 of 2007 on the international shipment of waste. This will include:
- Inspecting and auditing all producers of waste
- Inspecting and auditing waste facilities
- Inspecting and auditing waste collection permit holders
- Inspecting waste in transit.
- Collect, manage and interpret data and gather intelligence in relation to illegal waste activities.
- Accurately record the outcome of audits/complaint investigations and update data management systems.
- Conduct overt and covert surveillance when necessary.
- Prepare written reports on all non-compliances and suspected breaches of the legislation.
- Give evidence in court cases resulting from your investigations.
- Liaise with other enforcement bodies including Local Authorities, the Environmental Protection Agency, An Garda Síochána, Customs & Revenue Service and others.
- Other duties as may be required from time to time
Behaviours
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Team Work
- Report Writing / Communication
- Data Management
- Conceptual / Investigative Skills
- Analytical Thinking & Technical Knowledge
Required skills and experience:
- Degree in Environmental Sciences (or similar) NVQ Level 8 or higher and / or minimum of 5 years investigative experience.
- Full clean driver’s licence (min category B).
- Fluent in written and oral English.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Skills development
- Opportunity to work across a variety of brands and products
- A supportive, friendly team
- A dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that welcomes innovation
- Primarily, hybrid, with the opportunity for remote working (subject to meeting business requirements).
- Participation in discretionary bonus scheme following successful completion of probation
- 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Referral scheme
- Sick pay
- Life insurance after completion of the probation period
- Onsite free parking
If you’re interested in a confidential conversation, please email your CV to [email protected]
Please let us know in your application if you have any accessibility requirements during the interview.
At Amtivo, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where authenticity thrives. We believe that true collaboration stems from valuing every individual’s unique perspective and experience. Our commitment to agility empowers us to adapt and innovate, driving superior performance. Upholding the highest standards of integrity, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and inspired to contribute their best.
Amtivo Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Amtivo provides equal employment opportunities regardless of ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, or medical history.
