Environment and forest clearance Head - HO (Visakhapatnam)

Job Responsibilities Head (Environment & Forest Clearance)

1. Statutory Clearances & Compliance

• Lead and manage the complete process of obtaining

  Environmental Clearance (EC)

  and

  Forest Clearance (FC)

  for projects.
• Ensure compliance with

  MoEF&CC

  ,

  State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs)

  ,

  Forest Departments

  , and other statutory authorities.
• Prepare and review

  EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment)

  ,

  EMP (Environmental Management Plan)

  , and related documents.
• Coordinate for approvals under

  Wildlife, CRZ, Water, Air, and Waste Management Acts

  where applicable.

2. Liaison & Coordination

• Act as the

  nodal point of contact

  between the company and statutory authorities (MoEF&CC, State Forest Dept., PCB, etc.).
• Liaise with

  consultants, auditors, government bodies, and legal teams

  for smooth and timely approvals.
• Represent the company in

  public hearings, expert appraisal committee (EAC) meetings, and court matters

  related to environment & forest clearances.

3. Project Planning & Execution

• Develop

  strategies and roadmaps

  for timely securing of EC & FC to avoid project delays.
• Monitor the progress of clearance processes, track timelines, and resolve bottlenecks.
  
• Advise project teams on environmental & forest clearance conditions during

  project design, execution, and operation

  stages.

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Oversee preparation and submission of

  applications, compliance reports, and periodic returns

  to authorities.
• Maintain up-to-date records of

  all clearances, licenses, permits, and compliance certificates

  .
• Ensure

  internal audits, inspections, and compliance monitoring

  for all projects.

5. Compliance Monitoring & Sustainability

• Monitor adherence to clearance conditions,

  environmental safeguards

  , and

  forest conservation stipulations

  .
• Implement environmental management systems (EMS) and

  sustainability initiatives

  aligned with corporate policies.
• Conduct training and awareness programs for employees on

  environmental and forest conservation practices

  .

6. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and guide a team of

  environmental officers, consultants, and liaison staff

  .
• Build strong relationships with

  government officials, NGOs, and community stakeholders

  .
• Provide expert advice to senior management on

  environmental risks, liabilities, and mitigation strategies

  .