LQ-108: Technical Officer (Health & Safety, Environmental Protection Manager)
Post N° LQ-108/ Ref. No 2025_00334
JOB DESCRIPTION - please click here.
- University degree, preferably in the field of OHS or bioenvironmental engineering, equivalent education or relevant professional experience,
- Minimum five years’ of experience in working in occupational fields such as industrial hygienist, safety officer/engineer, bioenvironmental engineer, fire prevention engineer, health physicist, or occupational health specialist with experience in a similar position in a sizable organisation.
- Good knowledge of related standards e.g. OHS Assessment Series 18001 (OHSAS 18001).
- Very good knowledge of regulations governing OHSFEP in the workplace, especially as applied in NATO or similar organizations.
- Knowledge of safety regulations, fire prevention policies and accident investigations with experience in conducting inspections and performing risk assessments.
- Experience in conducting training sessions on OHSFEP.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications to identify potential hazardous conditions in proposed construction projects and knowledge of construction standards, practices, building materials, installation of work and equipment hazards.
- Ability to facilitate/present persuasively and negotiate effectively to achieve desired outcomes.
- Ability to develop resourceful and effective solutions to problems (including personnel), focus on team performance goals and track metrics to measure performance improvements.
- Very good analytical, writing, communication skills and the ability to conduct complex operational, compliance and performance assessments.s.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
- Multicultural environment
- Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation)
- Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave
- Excellent health coverage
- Great work/life balance
- Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays
- Pension Scheme
POST DETAILS
HOW TO APPLY?
All candidates (internal and external) should refer to the FAQs before applying.
NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completed performance report.
NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 21 October 2025.
Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.
Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date. The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.
Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.
The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.
- Basic monthly salary: EUR 5, 725.22, tax free.
HOW TO APPLY?
All candidates (internal and external) should refer to the FAQs before applying.
NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completed performance report.
NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 21 October 2025.
Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.
Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date. The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.
Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.
The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.
NSPA as an employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NSPA welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:
Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:
Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.
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Position Number: LQ-108
Ref. No.: 2025_00334
Position category: Technical Support, Engineering
Grade: NATO grade 15:A2
Minimum educational level: University degree (Bachelor) or equivalent
Duty location: Sigonella, Italy
Who can apply?: NATO Civilian Staff and external candidates who are nationals of a NATO member country are invited to apply.
Deadline: 05 November 2025
Vacancy status: Receiving applications until deadline
