Deputy Head of Service, Environment and Energy

Role Overview

• Support to management of the Environment and Energy service: Provide assistance to the Head of Service in the areas of water quality, biodiversity, environment and renewable energies
• Manage operationally, under the Head of Service’s supervision, all service staff on contracted missions and ensure objectives are met
• Assist the Head of Service with coordination of the environment and energy committee (liaison with elected officials, committee organization) and with implementation of the political strategy for the mandate
• Act as deputy to the Head of Service upon request
• Operational follow-up of files: Lead the MAEC programme; participate in the service’s operational activities (agri-environmental diagnostics, HVE certification); take part in cross-cutting actions (CAP, liaison with viticulture and crop production services)

Requirements

• Degree in agricultural/agronomic engineering or a Master’s degree
• Driving licence (Category B) — weekly travel to Segonzac
• Strong technical background in environment and renewable energies
• Knowledge of environmental certification schemes
• Ability to work cross-functionally with other services within the Chamber
• Management and project development skills
• Budget monitoring skills

Benefits

• One-year full-time fixed-term contract (CDD) with RTT (compensatory time off)
• Company vehicle provided for work-related travel
• Salary according to the Charente Chamber of Agriculture pay scale
• Telework possible up to 2 days/week (42 days per year)
• Meal vouchers, complementary health insurance (mutuelle), and an active training/development plan