Pollution Control Officer

The Pollution Control Officer is responsible for the implementation and compliance of the Tree Cutting Permit and Special Land-use Permit; and in the preparation and implementation of the Watershed Management and Enhancement Plan as required in the Environmental Compliance Certificate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

1. Ensures compliance with all applicable environmental regulations set by government agencies.
2. Monitors operations for compliance with established environmental regulatory requirements.

POLLUTION CONTROL

1. Conducts regular pollution control audits of facilities and operations of the project to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
2. Attends the requirements of the establishment or agency prior to the construction or installation of pollution control facilities including the application and securing of necessary pollution permits and renewal thereof.
3. Monitors activities pertaining to the installation or construction of pollution source and control facilities to ensure their compliance with the air, noise and water quality standards.
4. Ensures compliance of implementing rules and regulations under PD 984.
5. Ensures the proper operation and maintenance of pollution control facilities of the establishment or agency.
6. Reports within reasonable time to DENR the breakdown of any pollution control facility, and the estimated and actual date of completion/repair and operation.
7. Analyzes and promptly submits periodic reports validated/certified by the Project Manager regarding pollution cases and/or environmental management practices.
8. Closely coordinate with DENR and keep abreast with the requirements of DENR and the latest available technology on the prevention, control and abatement of pollution.
9. Attends meetings of Pollution Control Officers which may from time to time be called by the DENR.
10. Facilitates compliance of the project/Company with the requirements that may from time to time be prescribed by the DENR.
11. Recommends to the management the installation and operation of additional equipment for the pollution abatement facilities.
12. In Addition to inspection reports, keep a daily dairy summarizing Contractor's operations, problems encountered and corrective measures taken relative to work area, men, equipment on site.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree relevant to the job, preferably a Graduate of Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management or Chemical Engineering, Forestry.
• PCO Accredited
• With at least two (2) years of related experience; Experience in dealing with government agencies (e.g. LGUs, DENR, Barangay and Municipal Offices).
• With knowledge on environmental laws
• One (1) vacant position in Ubay, Bohol.