Permit issuer Environmental Agriculture

As an Experienced Agricultural Environmental Permit Officer, you will work on complex permit applications from agricultural businesses in Drenthe. You will assess the environmental impact of business activities and guide permit procedures from substantive assessment to decision-making. You will work closely with permit officers, legal experts, supervisors, and subject matter specialists, and will be given significant responsibility for your files.

• Relevant completed HBO degree, preferably in Environmental Science.
• Several years of relevant experience as an agricultural environmental permit officer or in a similar position.
• Up-to-date knowledge of environmental and other relevant laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of developments within the agricultural sector, such as the nitrogen issue and the transition to more sustainable agriculture.
• Ability to oversee complex permit procedures and files.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Decisive and solution-oriented attitude.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with legal experts, regulators, subject matter specialists, and clients.
• Willingness to actively share knowledge and contribute to the professional development of colleagues.

• Assessing permit applications from agricultural businesses.
• Assessing the environmental impact of new and modified business activities.
• Applying current environmental and other relevant laws and regulations.
• Testing odour and particulate matter calculations.
• Identify when additional expertise is needed, for example in the field of soil or noise.
• Reviewing and processing contributions from subject matter specialists within files.
• Monitoring the planning and progress of legal proceedings.
• Advising the twelve municipalities of Drenthe and the Province of Drenthe.
• Visiting agricultural businesses to assess situations on site.
• Performing four-eyes checks to monitor content quality.
• Participate in knowledge networks and professional consultations.
• Sharing knowledge and contributing to the substantive development of the team.

• Cycling and sports plan with a discount on sports and a choice between a Roetz bike or a Phatfour.
• Daanschool: customized training and education for professional development.

Through Daan, you will start working at Omgevingsdienst Drenthe in Assen. Here, approximately 260 professionals work on a clean, safe, and sustainable living environment for residents and businesses in Drenthe. On behalf of the twelve municipalities of Drenthe and the Province of Drenthe, the Environment Service carries out activities in the areas of permitting, supervision, and enforcement, and advises on various environmental themes. You will become part of the Permits team, consisting of approximately 35 professionals, and join a knowledge-rich environment where you collaborate with experienced permit officers, legal experts, supervisors, and subject matter specialists. The agricultural sector is constantly evolving, meaning you will deal with substantively challenging dossiers and opportunities to deepen and share professional knowledge.