Senior Ecology Advisor

Project overview

As a Senior Ecology Advisor, you will support municipalities and the province of Utrecht with ecological issues related to spatial development.

Profile of the suited interim professional:

• Advising municipalities and the province on ecological aspects of proposed spatial projects
• Assessing submitted nature research, such as quick scans and supplementary research, for quality and completeness
• Identifying shortcomings and risks in research and substantiating findings in writing
• Monitoring compliance with nature legislation under the Environmental and Planning Act for spatial interventions
• Collaborating with policy officers from municipalities and the province and with the Spatial Planning and Environment department of ODU
• Reporting to the team manager of the Nature and Ecology team
• Demonstrable ecological expertise at HBO or WO level, through education or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in substantively assessing ecological research for spatial developments
• Familiarity with protected species, the ecological consequences of spatial interventions, and nature legislation within the Environmental and Planning Act
• Ability to independently assess the quality and completeness of nature research and identify risks
• Availability of at least 16 hours per week for the entire assignment
• Independent, analytical, and communicative work attitude

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: Utrecht, Utrecht, Flevoland, NL
• Languages: Dutch