Planning Ecologist

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.