Environment Risk Specialist - Asbestos

As part of DE’s Transformation of Education and the EA’s Transformation Programme, it is recognised that Environmental and Asbestos Compliance Service and the services which it provides will play a key role both within the Facilities Management Division, across the Operations and Estates Directorate and the wider EA. Service reviews are required in specific areas and this work will be required to develop as part of the transformational change programme in future years. Future development of services will also be an important aspect of this work.

The Environmental Risk Specialist – Asbestos will assist and support as required the annual business planning process within the Facilities Management Division and thereby contribute to the achievement of the EA’s overall corporate objectives. The post-holder will be responsible for providing advice, support, and guidance to the EA Board, its Committees and other relevant organisations as appropriate.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Asbestos Management Prioritisation

• Devise and implement effective systems to monitor, measure, control and report on the work of the service to take account of changes in the internal and external environments, which may impact on and influence priorities and needs.
• Ensure that corporate Asbestos management priorities are delivered to a high quality, provide value for money, support the delivery of Departmental policy and are consistent and integrated in approach across all areas of the EA.

Technical and Strategic Input

• Ensure that Asbestos management surveys, feasibility studies and other technical input to capital business cases are sufficiently robust and meet Departmental requirements.
• Contribute to the delivery of significant transformational projects/initiatives/programmes, including digital transformation programmes to achieve service-wide business objectives and meet customer expectations.
• Provide sound technical support for all Asbestos management related remedial projects in line with time, cost, quality, and sustainability targets.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all best practice guidelines, legislation, regulatory inspection matters, Departmental directives and other statutory requirements.
• Support the Environmental Compliance Lead Officer - Asbestos to fulfil the EA’s statutory responsibilities under for example; the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) (NI) 2012, GDPR and Equality legislation.
• Comply with EA policies and procedures in relation to the duties and responsibilities of the post;

Service Development

• Contribute to emerging service developments and service reviews as required.
• Contribute to the delivery of an effective and efficient Asbestos Management service to ensure ongoing development and implementation of a robust Asbestos management survey strategy across the Estate.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Support the Environmental Compliance Lead Officer - Asbestos with staff training and development.
• Support the Environmental Compliance Lead Officer - Asbestos with recruiting, managing, mentoring and developing placement students, graduates and interns.

Other Responsibilities

• Publically represent and act on behalf of the EA in engagement and negotiation with school principals, on all Asbestos management matters.
• Work closely with Service Managers across the directorate and wider EA to ensure that all services are integral to the delivery of an efficient and effective Asbestos Management service.
• Deputise for the Environmental Compliance Lead Officer - Asbestos as required.
• Any such other duties that the EA may from time to time require.

This job description is intended to provide a broad outline of responsibilities, and reflects an initial assessment of the needs of the Facilities Management Division. As such, it is not intended to be exhaustive, and may be subject to on-going review and refinement to ensure the Division’s ability to meet the evolving needs of the business. Other reasonable duties may be assigned by the Environmental Compliance Lead Officer - Asbestos in consultation with the Environmental Risk Specialist – Asbestos.

In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.
2. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.
3. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
4. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.
5. Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
6. In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form on how you meet any desirable criteria.

Section 1 - Essential Criteria

The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.