Scientific Officer III (Level 5) Freshwater Ecologist

Post Number: 000608

Summary: The successful candidate will fulfil the role of Scientific Officer III (Level 5) Freshwater Ecologist. The successful candidate will work in the EPA’s Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Unit which undertakes monitoring and assessment of the ecological health of Ireland’s surface water resource. The role will involve extensive fieldwork, and travel away from the designated office location, monitoring surface waters within Ireland, as well as laboratory work, sample and data analysis and reporting.

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

Closing Date: 4.00pm on Thursday 18th June 2026.

Email Instructions for Submitting your Application Form:

The following naming convention should be used as your email subject heading:

• Post Number and Post name: e.g., 000608 Scientific Officer III (Level 5) Freshwater Ecologist.

Your application form should be attached to your email using the following naming convention:

• Post number and applicant name: e.g., 000608 Mary Smith

• A typed signature may be used.

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

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’ or ‘Save a Copy’ function in Word and selecting the file type as ‘.pdf’. The PDF text should appear on the screen in the correct orientation.