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• How many Energy Conservation Officer jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 2 Energy Conservation Officer jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Energy Conservation Officer do?

  Conservationists manage the quality of specific forests, parks and other natural resources. They protect the wildlife habitat, biodiversity, scenic value, and other unique attributes of preserves and conservation lands. Conservation scientists perform field work. They promote awareness of and understanding about the natural environment.

  Tasks required include:

  • Promotes and implements local and national biodiversity action plans, particularly with regard to threatened species and habitats.
  • Carries out environmental impact assessments and field surveys.
  • Implements, evaluates and monitors schemes for the management and protection of natural habitats.
  • Provides advice and information to government at national and local levels, clients, landowners, planners and developers to facilitate the protection of the natural environment.
  • Liaises with other groups in the selection and maintenance of the Protected Site System including Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Ramsar sites, and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and National Nature Reserves (NNRs).
  • Maintains and develops knowledge in relevant policy areas within a national and European legislative context.
  • Promotes conservation issues via educational talks, displays, workshops and literature and liaison with the media.
  • Prepares applications for funding to other organisations, and assessing applications for funding from other organisations.
  • Carries out research into aspects of the natural world.

• What are the entry requirements for a Energy Conservation Officer?

  Entrants normally require a degree in a relevant subject, sometimes with a related postgraduate qualification. Entry is also possible with a relevant BTEC/SQA Award or HND. Prior practical work experience (which may be obtained on a voluntary basis) is needed for most posts. Additional on-the-job training is available