Join to apply for the Flood and Coastal Risk Officer Grade II role at publicjobs5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Flood and Coastal Risk Officer Grade II role at publicjobsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Job title: Flood and Coastal Risk Officer Grade IIEmployer: Office of Public WorksLocation: DublinClosing Date: 3pm, Thursday, 4th September 2025Salary: Starting at €74,701About the Employer:The Office of Public Works (OPW) is the lead agency in co-ordinating flood risk management policy, the flood relief capital programme and the technical assessment of coastal change risks in Ireland. Flood Risk Management Services and Planning and Climate Adaptation Services are the Business Units in the OPW tasked with discharging this responsibility.The OPW has recently been designated as the national lead co-ordinating body for the assessment of coastal change hazards and risks and the assessment of technical options and constraints for managing these risks. This requires the OPW to collect and analyse relevant data, monitor the coast, map coastal change hazards, identify areas of risk, and identify and appraise appropriate management measures or protection works to address these risks.The primary functions of the flood risk management programme are to minimise the extent of coastal and river flooding and its social, economic and environmental impacts through the implementation of effective protection and mitigation measures for at-risk areas, the provision of flood risk guidance and advice in the area of sustainable planning and assisting the development of resilient communities. This requires the OPW to develop and deliver appropriate work programmes and measures; to maintain an effective programme of maintenance of river courses drained and flood defence schemes constructed under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts, 1945 and 1995; and to advise the Government on flood risk management and flood risk management policy.About the Role:Flood and Coastal Risk Officers Grade II will typically report to an Engineer Grade I (or other delegated officer at Grade I level) and will work with support staff such as Engineers Grade III or Flood and Coastal Risk Officers Grade III. They may also be required to supervise operational staff in their assigned section.About You:ENTRY REQUIREMENTSEssential Candidates must have on or before Thursday, 4th September 2025:1. A qualification at minimum Level 8 (honours bachelor’s degree) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent in Civil Engineering, Geography or Geoscience, or in a similar discipline such as Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Earth and Ocean Science, or Climate Change.2. A minimum of four years relevant post qualification experience in at least two of the following areas; - Flood risk assessment and management - Hydrology and hydrological analysis - Hydrometric data collection and processing - River engineering, hydraulics and flood mapping - Coastal processes and analysis - Surveying and remote sensing - Geographical Information Systems (GIS);The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday, 4th September, 2025.We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesGovernment AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at publicjobs by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Risk Management Officer” roles.Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland €175,000.00-€200,000.00 2 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland €180,000.00-€220,000.00 3 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 days agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 7 hours agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 days agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 4 days agoFinancial Crime Compliance (FCC) OfficerDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 month agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 days agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 4 days agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 5 days agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 days agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 8 hours agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 4 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 4 hours agoDublin 10, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 weeks agoInvestment Management - Investment Oversight - AnalystDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 days agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 4 days agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 days agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 6 days agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 7 hours agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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