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Ecology Advisor

UtrechtHybrid20 hours/week6-12months

An environmental service is looking for an experienced policy officer with extensive ecological knowledge.

The contractor works completely independently and performs tasks at their own discretion, without supervision or direction from the client. The client can, however, provide guidance and instructions regarding the outcome.

What you will do.

You will engage in discussions with municipalities within a province about proposed projects where natural values may be harmed.
You will determine which actions need to be taken to prevent violation of laws and regulations concerning nature.
You will advise on achieving the right quality of studies (e.g., quick scans or supplementary studies).
You will assess studies that municipalities may have already submitted for flora and fauna permits.
You will work closely with policy officers from the province, a Spatial Planning and Environment department of the environmental service, and policy officers at the municipalities.
You will advise the municipalities (and possibly the province) and report to the team manager of the Nature and Ecology team.

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What they ask

Written motivation by the candidate in correct Dutch. The CV, motivation letter, and completed Knock-out/Award criteria form must be submitted in one document.
NEN/SNA certified, also for seconded self-employed professionals.
Demonstrable ecological expertise at HBO or university level, evidenced by a relevant education or demonstrably equivalent knowledge and experience.
Minimum 3 years of demonstrable experience with the substantive assessment of ecological studies in the context of spatial developments.
Experience and demonstrable knowledge of protected species, the ecological effects of spatial interventions, and relevant nature regulations under the Environmental Act.
Can independently assess the quality and completeness of nature studies, identify potential shortcomings and risks, and substantiate findings in writing.

Preferences.

Experience and ability to translate ecological findings into clear and actionable advice on supplementary studies, measures, and next steps.
Experience in advising initiators and competent authorities on ecological points of attention in the preparatory phase of spatial developments. Can identify ecological risks in a timely manner and translate them into practical recommendations.
Can substantively and methodologically assess nature studies in spatial developments for completeness, quality, and usability. Identifies shortcomings, risks, and additional research needs carefully and substantiated.

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