Senior Ecology Advisor

Project overview

As a senior ecology advisor, you will support municipalities and the province of Utrecht in projects that may affect natural values.

Profile of the suited interim professional:

• Conducting consultations with municipalities about projects that may harm natural values
• Determining actions to prevent violation of nature laws and regulations
• Advising on the desired quality of ecological research, such as quick scans and supplementary research
• Assessing research that municipalities have already submitted to the province for a flora and fauna permit
• Collaborating with policy officers from the province and municipalities 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 assessing ecological research in spatial developments
• Knowledge of protected animal species, the ecological consequences of spatial interventions, and the nature provisions within the Environmental Act
• Able to independently assess the quality and completeness of nature research and substantiate findings in writing
• Experience in advising initiators and competent authorities on ecological points of attention is recommended
• Skill in translating ecological findings into clear and actionable advice is recommended

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: 7 months
• Location: Utrecht, Utrecht, Flevoland, NL
• Rate: 100-100 EUR/h
• Languages: Dutch