State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Odisha

Terms of Reference for the post of Environmental Scientist and

Environmental Engineer
State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Odisha
has been constituted by Govt. of India in exercise of the powers
conferred by sub-section (3) of section 3 of the Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) and in pursuance of the
Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, number
S.O. 1533 (E), dated the 14
th
September, 2006. Further, Central
Government has constituted the State Expert Appraisal Committee
(SEAC) to assist the SEIAA. All projects or activities included as
Category B in the Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006, including
expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities or
change in product mix as specified will require prior Environmental
Clearance (EC)from the SEIAA. The SEIAA shall base its decision on
the recommendations of SEAC. The SEAC shall screen, scope and
appraise projects or activities in category B. The SEAC may inspect
any site(s) connected with the project or activity in respect of which
the prior Environmental Clearance is sought for.
Objectives of the Assignment:-
State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and State
Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) have to perform statutory
functions as envisages in the EIA Notification, 2006. As the
Authority does not have any regular employee, the day to day work
is being attended by the outsourced staff or staff of other
organization on part time basis, as a result, the statutory functions
of the Authority are not properly attended. Considering this, it is
decided for engagement of one Environmental Scientist and one
Environmental Engineer for smooth functioning of the activities in
SEIAA and SEAC.
Job Description:-
Environmental Scientist
i) He/she shall scrutinize all the project proposals received by
SEIAA for consideration of Environmental clearance.
ii) He/she shall place the proposals before the Authority for a
decision.
iii) He/she shall evaluate the recommendations received from
SEAC and appraise the Authority for further orders.
iv) He/she shall review the compliance report of EC conditions
received from the Project Proponents. If necessary, he/she
may be asked to make field visits to verify the compliance
status.
v) He/she shall have to attend any other duties and
responsibilities that would be entrusted by the Authority
from time to time.
Environmental Engineer
i) Environmental Engineershall technically evaluate all the
project proposals received from SEIAA.
ii) He/she shall place the proposals before the SEACand help
the Committee to screen, scope and appraise projects.
iii) If necessary, he/she may be asked to make field visits to
verify the project sites.
iv) He/ She shall assist SEAC in preparation of
recommendation of project proposals for Environmental
Clearance.
v) He/she shall have to attend any other duties and
responsibilities that would be entrusted by the SEACfrom
time to time.
Qualification:-
Environmental Scientist
The person shall be Post Graduate in
Physical/Earth/Environmental Science having work experience for
a period of minimum 3 years in related fields. Persons having Ph.D.
Degree in related field will be preferred.
Environmental Engineer
The person shall be BE/B.Tech in Chemical/Civil/ Mining/
Environmental Engineering having work experience of minimum 2
years in related field. Persons having Post Graduation degree in
related field will be preferred.


Desirable Skill and Attributes:-
1. He/she must have good knowledge of Environmental Acts and
Rules.
2. He/she should have good communication skill.
3. He/she should have sound knowledge of computer
application.
4. Experience of working in relevant fields.
Terms of Post:-
These posts are contractual posts for a period of one year. The
Authority has full right to reject applications received. The selected
candidates cannot claim for permanent absorption in the State
Government/Govt. of Agency after expiry of the period of
appointment. No allowances will be paid to the candidates
appearing for interview/ selection process.
Remuneration:-
Rs. 25,000/- per month (consolidation)