Environmental Officer

About the Role

Responsible, motivated, and detail‑oriented professional to support environmental protection initiatives, sustainability programs, waste management activities, and awareness campaigns. Works closely with administrative teams, facility management, housekeeping, operations, and management to ensure environmental guidelines are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Environmental Awareness and Education

• Promote environmental awareness among employees.
• Organize campaigns on pollution prevention, waste reduction, recycling, water and energy conservation.
• Prepare educational materials, posters, notices, presentations, and messages.
• Encourage paper reduction, avoidance of single‑use plastics, and switching off unused equipment.
• Coordinate activities for World Environment Day, Earth Day, and similar events.
• Explain workplace environmental policies and collect employee suggestions.
• Help organize competitions, tree‑planting drives, cleanliness campaigns, and community programs.
• Maintain records of sessions, attendance, participation, and feedback.

• Waste Management and Recycling

• Monitor waste segregation and ensure proper labeling of bins.
• Coordinate with housekeeping to keep waste collection areas clean.
• Work with authorized vendors for regular collection and disposal.
• Maintain records of schedules, disposal activities, and recycling initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce paper, packaging, food, and other waste.
• Conduct routine checks for overflowing bins or improper disposal.
• Report recurring issues and follow up on corrective actions.

• Workplace Cleanliness and Environmental Inspections

• Conduct routine visual inspections of office premises, common areas, storage, parking, etc.
• Identify conditions affecting environmental standards such as poor housekeeping, leaking taps, or blocked drainage.
• Maintain inspection checklists and document observations.
• Coordinate with housekeeping and facility teams to resolve issues.
• Prepare periodic summaries of findings and escalate significant concerns.

• Water and Energy Conservation

• Promote responsible water usage and conduct visual checks for leaks.
• Report water‑related maintenance issues and track resolution.
• Encourage employees to switch off lights, fans, AC, and other equipment when not needed.
• Maintain basic records of conservation initiatives and assist in preparing utility consumption summaries.

• Environmental Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain organized records of activities, inspections, campaigns, and waste collection.
• Prepare routine activity reports and performance summaries.
• Update checklists, registers, trackers, and training documentation.
• Assist in preparing presentations for management review and support audits.

• Sustainability and Green Initiatives

• Support sustainability objectives through practical workplace actions.
• Encourage reusable products, paperless communication, and reduction of disposable items.
• Assist in organizing tree‑planting, green office campaigns, and community drives.
• Coordinate with procurement for eco‑friendly alternatives and track program participation.

• Coordination With Internal Teams and External Vendors

• Communicate environmental requirements to employees and service providers.
• Coordinate waste collection schedules and maintain vendor contact details.
• Assist in scheduling inspections, awareness programs, and meetings.
• Provide regular updates to management on activity completion and pending issues.

• Environmental Policy and Procedure Support

• Help communicate and implement environmental policies and procedures.
• Encourage compliance with waste segregation, recycling, and resource‑conservation guidelines.
• Assist in preparing simple instructions, workplace notices, and reporting non‑compliance.

Requirements

• Graduate in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Geography, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 0–5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to conduct inspections and maintain records.
• Basic knowledge of waste management, recycling, water and energy conservation, and environmental awareness activities.