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Head Environment

AdaniAhmedabad🇮🇳India

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationAhmedabad, India
Stakeholder ManagementAuditingComplianceGIS

Job description

A. Environmental Clearance
•    Lead end-to-end Environmental Clearance process from MoEF&CC and SEIAA.
•    Ensure compliance with EIA Notification, 2006 and subsequent amendments.
•    Manage preparation and review of EIA / EMP reports through accredited consultants.
•    Obtain and manage Terms of Reference approvals.
•    Coordinate public hearings and stakeholder consultations.
•    Represent and defend proposals before EAC / SEAC committees.
•    Liaise with regulatory authorities for timely approval.


B. Forest Clearance
•    Drive Forest Clearance process including Stage-I and Stage-II approvals.
•    Coordinate compliance related to Compensatory Afforestation, NPV and other conditions.
•    Submit and track proposals through the PARIVESH Portal.
•    Liaise with State Forest Departments and Nodal Officers.
•    Ensure compliance with Forest Conservation Act and related regulations.


C. CRZ Clearance
•    Lead CRZ approval process for coastal and marine projects.
•    Manage CRZ demarcation and ensure CZMP compliance.
•    Liaise with SCZMA and NCZMA.
•    Prepare, submit and follow up CRZ proposals.
•    Ensure compliance with CRZ Notifications 2011 and 2019.

D. Mangrove & Coastal Ecosystem Approvals
•    Manage mangrove diversion permissions and related compliance.
•    Oversee afforestation, restoration and conservation plans.
•    Coordinate coastal and marine ecological assessments.
•    Ensure compliance with directions of regulatory authorities, NGT and courts.
•    Mitigate risks in environmentally sensitive coastal areas.


E. Wildlife & Biodiversity Clearances
•    Secure Wildlife Clearance from the National Board for Wildlife, wherever applicable.
•    Obtain approvals for projects within or near protected areas and Eco-Sensitive Zones.
•    Ensure compliance with Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
•    Coordinate with Biodiversity Management Committees and relevant authorities.


F. Pollution Control Consents
•    Obtain Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate from Pollution Control Boards.
•    Ensure compliance under the Water Act, Air Act and related environmental laws.
•    Manage hazardous waste authorizations and other environmental consents.


G. Other Statutory Approvals & NOCs
•    Coordinate approvals and NOCs from MoEF&CC, CPCB, SPCBs, SCZMA, Forest Department, CGWA, Ports, Revenue and local authorities.
•    Ensure all regulatory dependencies are resolved for smooth project execution.


H. Leadership & Stakeholder Management
•    Define and implement the organization’s environmental strategy and compliance framework.
•    Act as the principal interface with regulatory bodies and statutory authorities.
•    Represent the company in public hearings, site inspections, appraisal meetings and regulatory consultations.
•    Build and lead a strong team of environmental professionals, liaison officers, consultants and technical experts.
•    Engage with local communities, project-affected persons, NGOs, consultants and government agencies.
•    Identify environmental, regulatory, legal, cost and reputational risks and advise management on mitigation plans.

Qualification Requirements
Essential Qualification
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ecology, Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Marine Science or allied discipline.
•    Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering / Management, Ecology, Forestry, Marine / Coastal Science or Natural Resource Management.
Preferred Qualification
•    Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Ecology, Marine Biology, Forestry or related field.
•    NABET / QCI accreditation as EIA Coordinator or Functional Area Expert.
•    ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification or similar environmental auditing qualification.
•    Certification in Environmental Law, GIS & Remote Sensing, ESG, Sustainability or Occupational Health & Safety.


Experience Requirements
•    Minimum 25 years of progressive experience in environmental management, regulatory affairs and statutory approvals.
•    Proven track record of independently securing EC, FC, CRZ, Wildlife, Mangrove and other statutory clearances.
•    Experience in large-scale infrastructure, industrial, port, coastal, irrigation, dam, canal, water supply, power, oil & gas, mining, cement, highway or similar projects.
•    Strong working knowledge of Indian environmental laws, approval procedures and the PARIVESH system.

Key Skills & Competencies
•    Strong knowledge of EIA / EMP preparation and review.
•    Expertise in EC, FC, CRZ, Wildlife, Mangrove and Pollution Control approvals.
•    Sound understanding of Indian environmental legislation and regulatory procedures.
•    Strong liaison and representation skills with government authorities.
•    Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
•    Ability to handle public hearings, stakeholder consultations and regulatory committees.
•    Strong technical report-writing and compliance documentation skills.
•    Knowledge of GIS, remote sensing, CRZ mapping, mangrove mapping and environmental monitoring.
•    Strong professional network with regulatory bodies, consultants, institutions and industry forums.


Key Performance Indicators
•    Timely acquisition of EC, FC, CRZ, Wildlife, Mangrove and other approvals.
•    100% statutory compliance with no major adverse regulatory action.
•    Timely submission of compliance reports and closure of approval conditions.
•    Effective mitigation of environmental, legal and reputational risks.
•    Optimization of clearance-related costs including CA, NPV, EMP and restoration commitments.
•    Achievement of afforestation, restoration, biodiversity, ESG and sustainability targets.

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