Roles and missions of the Impact Assessment Officer
An impact assessment officer is a professional whose mission is to help companies make decisions with a good understanding of the implications on the environment and society. The responsibility of an Impact Assessment Officer is to ensure that a company's decisions comply with environmental protection guidelines and laws. To do this, the Impact Assessment Officer must be able to analyze and evaluate the effects of decisions on the environment and society and provide comprehensive and accurate reports on the results.
The main roles and missions of an Impact Assessment Officer are :
- Analyze and evaluate the potential environmental and social impacts of a company's decisions.
- Review legislation and legal guidelines applicable to the industry.
- Develop programs and action plans to minimize the likelihood and impact of a company's decisions.
- Collect and interpret data, including environmental and social data.
- Develop clear and accurate reports on the results of analysis and evaluation.
- Provide information and advice on methods and technologies to reduce the environmental and social impact of decisions.
- Follow up on actions and take corrective action as necessary.
- Participate in meetings and workshops to promote and defend the environmental and social impact of decisions.
- Maintain relationships with government and non-government agencies to discuss and address impact assessment issues.
Salary and career development of an impact assessment officer
The salary of an impact study officer is an important element of a successful career. In France, the gross annual salary for an entry-level impact assessment officer can vary between 35,000 and 45,000 euros. This will depend on the individual's experience and the sector in which they work. Here is an overview of the evolution of the gross annual salary according to the experience acquired
- 0 to 2 years: between 35 000 and 45 000 euros
- 2 to 5 years: between 45 000 and 55 000 euros
- 5 to 10 years: between 55 000 and 65 000 euros
- 10 to 15 years: between 65 000 and 75 000 euros
- More than 15 years: between 75 000 and 85 000 euros
In addition to these salaries, an Impact Surveyor may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance and vacation pay. In terms of career development, an impact assessment manager can aspire to jobs such as
- Project Manager
- Director of impact studies
- Environmental consultant
- Regulatory affairs manager
- Manager of sustainable innovation.
