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Office of Public Works
https://www.gov.ie/en/office-of-public-works/organisation-information/about-the-office-of-public-works/
Full-Time
22/08/2025
Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Meath
, Dublin City, Mungret, Trim
11/09/2025, 15:00
Environmental Scientist/Ecologist Grade III
Permanent
Civil Service
The Office of Public Works (OPW) currently has a vacancy for Environmental Scientist/Ecologist at Grade III level in its Environment Section located in Headford, Co. Galway.A panel will be formed from this competition to fill future vacancies which may arise in OPW’s Offices in Dublin, Meath and Limerick.
Reporting to a Grade II Engineer or Environmental Scientist/Ecologist, the Environmental Scientist/Ecologist Grade III will manage environmental compliance, ecological and aquatic surveys, environmental monitoring and environmental assessments for a range of OPW activities. They will also work with the wider organisation on the management and implementation of conservation projects and other work for the management of sites, habitats and species.Please see the Candidate Information Booklet for full details of the role including specific eligibility requirements.
The OPW is the government’s authority with responsibilities for Flood Risk Management with functions including guiding national policy and implementing work programmes for flood relief and arterial drainage maintenance purposes.
This vacancy is closed to applications.
