Planning Ecologist

37 hours, Permanent (Part time hours will be considered)
County Hall, Llandrindod Wells
This is a flexible worker position and therefore the Council offers opportunity to work in an
agile way to include home working.

About the role:

To provide specialist advice on ecology and biodiversity matters relevant to the planning
service.

About you:

• Have significant experience of biodiversity matters relevant to planning
• Have experience of delivering excellent customer care
• Have a sound understanding of planning legislation and procedures
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Be passionate about working for a vibrant rural local planning authority

What you will do:

• To provide professional advice on biodiversity assisting in the fulfilment of Powys County
  Council’s legal obligations relating to biodiversity.
• To provide professional advice / training on biodiversity matters to Planning Officers,
  Planning Agents /Applicants, Councillors and the Planning, Taxi Licensing and Rights of Way
  Committee.
• To undertake when appropriate, EIA screening and give EIA scoping opinions formally on
  behalf of the authority.
• To undertake biodiversity assessments relevant to the planning process, including HRA
  assessments.
• To remain up to date with all relevant legislation, appropriate guidance, national
  standards, policies and other good practice.
• To take the lead in maintaining close working links with Natural Resources Wales and other
  biodiversity organisations.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact:

Gemma Bufton, Team Leader for Development Management.
Tel: 01597 827505
Email: [email protected]

Closing date: 14/04/202