Environmental Officer

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Environmental Officer will be assigned to the Railways Right-of-Way, Site Acquisition and Environment Division under the Office of the Undersecretary for Railways and is responsible for the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

General Roles: Pollution Control Officer/Forester/Sanitary Engineer/Environmental Engineer/Environmental Management Specialist

Identifies and plans environmental-related activities.Ensures representation in consultation and coordination meetings with local government units, government agencies, etc.Ensures compliance to all conditions in the ECC and other environmental laws or safeguards, including tasks required of a Pollution Control Officer.Works closely with the environment specialist of the construction supervision consultant (CSC) in the conduct of environmental monitoring and preparation of environmental monitoring reports.Performs monitoring activities pertaining to Contractors' installation or construction of pollution source and control facilities and ensures their compliance with environmental laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree relevant to the jobCandidate must have a prior experience in any of the following: Pollution Control Officer/Forester/Sanitary Engineer/Environmental Engineer/Environmental Management SpecialistCandidate must have at least (4) hours of relevant training.Candidate must be willing to be assigned/travel to different locations as necessary.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

Employment Type: Job Order / Contract of Service

Salary Grade: 11, 15, 18, or 22

Monthly Salary Range: 23,000 to 68,000 (depending on the salary grade)

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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is the primary policy, planning, programming, coordinating, implementing and administrative entity of the executive branch of the government on the promotion, development and regulation of a dependable and coordinated network of transportation systems, as well as in the fast, safe, efficient and reliable transportation services.As one of the first government agencies established under the Malolos Constitution on January 21, 1899, the DOTr plays a crucial role in accelerating the country's economic development. It provides the backbone for growth and enhances the country's competitive edge by providing effective and efficient transportation infrastructure systems that narrow the geographical and physical divide, connecting the country, its islands, and its people to the rest of the world.VisionBy 2030, DOTr is a world class organization, providing integrated transport, connecting people, islands, families, communities and the nation with the rest of the world, and constantly responding for environmentally sustainable and global competitive transport.MissionTo provide the country with efficient, effective, and secure transportation systems that are globally competitive, compliant with international standards, and responsive to the changing times.