Watercare
Utilities
EnvironmentalScientist
“Environmental Scientist at Watercare. Skills: Data analysis, Environmental science, Compliance, Reporting. Manage compliance with Network Discharge Consent. Interpret consent requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve performance of wastewater network; Protect waterways; Protect communities; Reduce overflows; Improve environmental outcomes
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Interpreting data; Translating insights
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor (Honours) degree or higher in Data Management, Environmental Science, or related discipline, At least 3 years’ experience in data analysis, environmental science, or compliance, Analytical skills, High level of attention to detail, Ability to interpret data and translate insights into practical outcomes, Confidence communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences, Organizational skills, Ability to manage multiple priorities
Nice to Have
PhD preferred, Specific ML framework experience, Cloud platform certs
What You'll Do.
Manage compliance with Network Discharge Consent
Interpret consent requirements
Coordinate compliance activities
Coordinate environmental monitoring
Coordinate data collection
Coordinate reporting programmes
Prepare monthly reports
Prepare annual reports
Prepare ad hoc reports
Analyse wastewater overflow data
Improve reporting systems
Improve reporting methodologies
Provide environmental advice
Provide scientific advice
Support incident response
Conduct environmental impact assessments
Perform regulatory notifications
Conduct investigations
Support Safeswim programme
Support environmental initiatives
Work collaboratively with regulators
Work collaboratively with mana whenua
Work collaboratively with consultants
Work collaboratively with internal teams
Support programmes to reduce overflows
Support projects to improve environmental outcomes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Operational teams; Planning teams; Asset management teams; Regulators; Mana whenua; Consultants; Internal teams
Communication Scope
Technical communication; Non-technical communication
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