Roles and tasks of the ecological consultant
Ecological advisors play a key role in protecting and improving the environment. They are responsible for providing practical advice and scientific information to decision-makers, businesses and the general public. The main responsibilities of an Ecological Advisor are to
Analysis of environmental risks and the effects of human activities on the environment;
Assessing the effects of environmental policies and practices on communities;
Development of plans and strategies to prevent and reduce environmental damage;
Study and research of best practices for improving environmental conditions;
Monitoring and management of environmental resources, such as air, water, soil and species;
Development of environmental awareness and education programs, policies and activities;
Preparation of reports and documents on environmental issues, to alert decision-makers and the general public to ecological problems;
Facilitating dialogues between stakeholders and partners to develop sustainable solutions to environmental problems;
Development and implementation of environmental protection plans;
Development of remediation plans for contaminated sites;
Training employees and members of the public on environmental issues.
In addition, an Ecological Advisor may also be responsible for representing his/her organization at meetings, conferences and seminars on environmental issues. They may also be responsible for drawing up plans for the conservation and management of environmental resources and for the protection of the environment.
Salary and career development of an ecological consultant
The salary of an ecological consultant varies considerably according to experience and geographical location. On average, the gross annual salary of an ecological consultant in France is between 27,000 and 37,000 euros. However, salaries can vary according to experience and location. Here's a list of gross annual salary evolutions in France by years of experience for an ecological consultant:
0 to 2 years: between 22,000 and 28,000 euros
2 to 5 years: between 27,000 and 32,000 euros
5 to 10 years: between 28,000 and 36,000 euros
10 to 15 years: between 29,000 and 37,000 euros
Over 15 years: between 30,000 and 40,000 euros
There are many and varied career development possibilities for an ecological consultant. Here is a list of 5 possible career paths for a green consultant:
Environmental expert
Energy specialist
Environmental management technician
Environmental analyst
Environmental development consultant