The Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) is hiring an Assistant Environment Protection Officer (Environmental Assessment) in Marsa, Malta, with a salary of โฌ30,916.00 inclusive of allowances and a closing time of noon (CET) on 09 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed this full-time role, which lists no minimum past experience and centres on assessing plans and projects.
What Does an Assistant Environment Protection Officer Do at ERA?
The Officer assists in the coordination, participation and assessment of plans and projects. The purpose is to integrate environmental considerations in decision-making processes and to contribute to the overall aim of environmental protection, conservation and improvement.
The duties fall into four areas: administration, assessment processes and procedures, technical assessment, and presentation, reporting and decision making.
Administration: Building Assessment Capability
๐ Assist in the preparation, interpretation, implementation and application of environmental assessment objectives and procedures, work plans and performance monitoring programmes
๐ง Develop capability in environmental assessment functions, and assist other colleagues accordingly
๐บ๏ธ Assist in the development and application of tools and mechanisms for effective environmental assessment, including GIS-based systems for analysis of relevant environmental issues
Running Assessment Processes and Procedures
The Officer helps deliver assessments and keeps the methods behind them current:
๐ Assist and participate in the effective delivery, day-to-day management and coordination of environmental assessment of plans and projects, and promote better integration of environmental considerations into decision-making through relevant environmental assessments
๐ Assist in multiple and/or tiered environmental assessments as appropriate, ensuring seamless and concerted follow-up of cases across different assessment streams and teams
๐ Assist in the development of guidance documents, plans, policies and programmes relevant to the assessment of environmental issues, keeping them updated and relevant while ensuring conformity with established standards and practices
โ๏ธ Implement the necessary assessment functions in a technically competent, coordinated, comprehensive and consistent manner
๐ฅ Apply technical knowledge, skills and professional judgement, and act as a team player with other staff and across teams, in order to attain effective environmental assessment
๐ Analyse, review, streamline and update environmental assessment methods, standards, procedures and practices to contribute towards improved effectiveness and coordination of such assessments
๐งญ Contribute to the mapping of environmental assessment processes and related decision-making procedures, and to the development and updating of standard operating procedures and flowcharts
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Policy Research: SEA, EIA and Appropriate Assessment
The Officer researches, reviews and advises on emerging environmental issues, policies, procedures, legislation, Conventions, Protocols and EU documents related to environmental assessment. This covers:
๐๏ธ Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
๐๏ธ Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
๐ฆ Appropriate Assessment (AA)
๐ Environmental screening
๐ Other plan-level or project-level assessments
The Officer also contributes to the drafting of recommendations and positions on such matters, and participates in related national, EU and international fora and working committees, as appropriate.
Consultations on Plans and Projects
The technical assessment work starts with consultations. The Officer records and assists in the process consultations on draft plans and proposed projects, including cases related to SEA, EIA, AA and environmental screening, in an effective and timely manner.
How the Technical Evaluation Works
The Officer carries out systematic, integrated and technically competent evaluations of possible environmental impacts, implications, alternatives and solutions in relation to draft plans and proposed projects. In particular, this means:
๐ Reviewing draft policies, plans, programmes, applications, reports, studies, drawings and other relevant documentation
๐๏ธ Taking into consideration all relevant strategic, site-specific and detailed environmental issues; environmental policies, legislation, regulations and standards; and the environmental sensitivity of affected sites and areas, including their context, topographical and environmental characteristics, protected and designated areas, and important environmental features and concerns
๐ Identifying and analysing environmental impacts, issues and implications, including those of a cumulative, synergistic, direct, indirect, consequential, permanent, temporary or unclear nature, and their expected significance, magnitude, duration, timing, geographic range and area of influence, as may be relevant and proportionate
๐ก๏ธ Considering possible alternatives, and pre-emptive, mitigatory or compensatory measures to avoid, reduce, offset, remedy or reverse environmental impacts or to facilitate follow-up action
๐ฃ๏ธ Liaising with other colleagues and teams, engaging with environmental specialists, experts, stakeholders and the public as appropriate, and carrying out consultations and participating in meetings, communications and public hearings as appropriate
๐งพ Providing technical guidance and preparing specifications or Terms of Reference for any required submissions, including detailed environmental studies, revised drawings, works method statements and post-assessment monitoring
๐ค Coordinating integrated responses and recommendations in a timely, effective, comprehensive and honest manner
๐๏ธ Maintaining records and carrying out statistical and information/data analysis related to environmental assessment
Fieldwork and Evidence on Site
The role is not limited to desk review. The Officer will:
๐ฅพ Carry out site inspections, on-site surveys, research and statistical analysis as appropriate
๐ท Compile evidence, including taking photographs or measurements
๐งฎ Interpret cartographic, photographic, archival and other relevant information, the physical environment, site characteristics and topographical features
๐ฐ๏ธ Review and analyse site and case histories, including comparison of aerial photos, base maps, enforcement cases, permits and previous responses
Strategic Assessment and Auditing
๐ Adopt a strategic approach to plan-level environmental assessments, including SEA consultations and other consultations on draft plans, legislation, strategies, policies and programmes, and advise on their possible significant environmental issues and impacts
๐ Participate in strategic environmental monitoring and strategic auditing of environmental assessments to determine their effectiveness in influencing decisions and addressing environmental issues, their conformity with requirements, standards, procedures and legal obligations, and any required improvement
Presentation, Reporting and Decision Making
โ๏ธ Analyse, report and present outcomes of environmental assessments in a robust, honest, structured and technically justified manner, to inform and explain the basis of decisions and recommendations
๐ฃ Report and follow up the Authority's position and recommendations
๐ค Prepare and deliver effective reports and presentations on environmental assessments, including recommendations and actions to be taken forward in relevant decisions or other appropriate fora
โ Report the outcome of environmental assessments, including recommended actions and suggested conditions, to enable follow-up and coordination of other regulatory functions of the Authority
Qualifications You Need
Either of the following routes qualifies:
๐ A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (MQF Level 6) with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits in Biology, Geography, Environmental Conservation, Planning & Management, Earth Systems or a comparable qualification as recognised by NCFHE
๐ Alternatively, in case of no first degree, a Master's Degree (MQF Level 7) with a minimum total of 90 ECTS credits in Biology, Geography, Environmental Conservation, Planning & Management, Earth Systems or a comparable qualification as recognised by NCFHE
The vacancy profile lists Bachelor or equivalent (ISCED Level 6) at graduate level in these subjects:
๐งฌ Biology
๐ Geography
๐ Environmental
๐๏ธ Planning
๐ชจ Earth Science
Foreign Qualifications Need MFHEA Clearance
All foreign non-Maltese qualifications which are not accompanied by a clearance from MFHEA will not be taken into consideration. If your degree comes from outside Malta, this is the first thing to check before you apply.
Experience, Competencies and Driving Licence
โฑ๏ธ Past experience: Environmental Protection Professional, 0 months
๐งฉ Competencies: this vacancy does not require any competencies
๐ Driving licence: no driving licences are required for this vacancy
Salary and Position Details
๐ถ Salary: โฌ30,916.00 inclusive of allowances, with a yearly increment of โฌ400
๐ Schedule: full time, full day
๐ Location: Il-Marsa, Malta
๐ข Remarks: parastatal
๐ข Reference: 452795
๐ชช Permit No: 702/2026
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How to Apply
Interested candidates are to submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae by not later than noon (CET) on Monday, 09 November 2026, using the Apply Here option on the ERA vacancy page. Foreign non-Maltese qualifications should be accompanied by a clearance from MFHEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous experience for the ERA Assistant Environment Protection Officer role?
The vacancy lists 0 months of past experience for this occupation and states that it does not require any competencies. The qualification requirement still applies, so you need a relevant Bachelor's or Master's Degree.
Which degrees qualify for this job in Malta?
You need a Bachelor's Degree (MQF Level 6, minimum 180 ECTS) in Biology, Geography, Environmental Conservation, Planning & Management, Earth Systems or a comparable qualification recognised by NCFHE. In case of no first degree, a Master's Degree (MQF Level 7, minimum total of 90 ECTS) in the same fields is accepted.
Can I apply with a degree from outside Malta?
Yes, but all foreign non-Maltese qualifications which are not accompanied by a clearance from MFHEA will not be taken into consideration. The clearance should accompany your qualification.
What is the salary for this post?
The salary attached to the post is โฌ30,916.00 inclusive of allowances. There is also a yearly increment of โฌ400.
Does this job involve fieldwork?
Yes. The duties include site inspections and on-site surveys, as well as compiling evidence such as photographs or measurements. This sits alongside desk-based review of plans, reports, drawings and site histories.
What types of environmental assessment does the role cover?
The role covers Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Appropriate Assessment (AA), environmental screening and other plan-level or project-level assessments.
Is a driving licence required?
No. The vacancy states that no driving licences are required.
What time do applications close?
Applications close at noon (CET) on Monday, 09 November 2026. A detailed Curriculum Vitae must be submitted by then.
Deadline
โณ 09 November 2026, at noon (CET)
Links
Apply: https://era.org.mt/era_career/assistant-environment-protection-officer-environmental-assessment/
ERA website: https://era.org.mt
Email: vacancies.era@era.org.mt
Phone: 22923500
