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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly qualified Environmental Director to lead and oversee all environmental initiatives within the organization. This professional will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental policies and programs that ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations, while promoting sustainable practices across all company operations.
The Environmental Director will act as a liaison between the company and regulatory agencies, local communities, and other stakeholders, ensuring that all organizational activities align with environmental responsibility principles. They will also be responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams, conducting environmental audits, assessing environmental risks and opportunities, and proposing innovative solutions to reduce the company’s environmental impact.
Additionally, the professional must stay up to date on environmental trends and legislation, as well as promote environmental education and awareness among employees. The position requires leadership skills, effective communication, strategic thinking, and deep technical knowledge in environmental management.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in leadership roles in the environmental field, a degree in Environmental Engineering, Biology, Environmental Management, or related areas, and proficiency in tools and methodologies for environmental impact assessment. Experience with environmental certifications such as ISO 14001 will be considered a plus.
Responsibilities
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- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations
- Lead environmental audits and impact assessments
- Manage environmental teams and projects
- Establish communication with regulators and communities
- Promote environmental education programs
- Monitor environmental performance indicators
- Identify environmental risks and opportunities
- Support environmental certification processes
- Prepare technical and strategic reports
Requirements
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- Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental leadership roles
- Knowledge of national and international environmental legislation
- Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams
- Experience with environmental audits and certifications (e.g., ISO 14001)
- Analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in environmental impact assessment tools
- Willingness to travel
- Advanced English is a plus
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have experience with environmental certifications like ISO 14001?
- How did you handle an environmental challenge in your previous role?
- What tools do you use for environmental impact assessment?
- Have you led teams in sustainability projects?
- How do you stay updated on environmental legislation?
- Are you willing to travel frequently to oversee projects?
- What is your experience communicating with regulatory agencies?
- Have you implemented environmental education programs?
- How do you measure the success of an environmental policy?
- Do you have experience with sustainability reporting?
