Inspector/Scientific Officer I (Level 3) General

Post Number: 000603

Summary: The EPA is recruiting to fulfil the role of Inspector/Scientific Officer I (Level 3) General. The appointee will be assigned a technical role reporting to a line manager within their assigned team. Successful Candidates will work as part of a professional multi-disciplinary team and will learn how to develop and implement EPA policies in relation to the functions of the work area to which they are assigned. The EPA has a commitment to learning and development and has a suite of supports available which will assist the successful candidates with their professional development.

Application forms must be completed and sent to recruitment@epa.ie 

Closing Date: 4.00pm on Wednesday 6th May 2026.

 It is envisaged that interviews will be conducted in person on the week commencing 8th June 2026.

The selection process may include:

• Shortlisting of candidates on the basis of the information contained in their application;
• A competitive interview which may be face to face or remote via Microsoft Teams

EMAIL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING YOU APPLICATION FORM

The following naming convention should be used as your email subject heading:
• Post Number and Post name: e.g. 000603 Inspector/Scientific Officer I (Level 3) General

Your application form should be attached to your email using the following naming convention:
• Post number and applicant name: e.g. 000603 Mary Smith
• A typed signature may be used.
Electronic applications will be accepted in Microsoft Word or a readable PDF file format*.
*A readable PDF file format is when a Microsoft Word document is converted to a PDF document, using the ‘Saved as’ function in Word and selecting the file type as ‘.pdf’. The PDF text should appear on the screen in the correct orientation.