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This role is responsible for front line implementation and enforcement of the provisions of the Fisheries Acts, Water Pollution Acts, Water Framework Directive & other relevant statutory provisions, to include the provision of comprehensive conservation, protection, improvement & development services, inland and at sea.
The role of Fisheries Officer has 2 main areas of responsibility:
- Fisheries Protection
- Fisheries Conservation & Development
*The following attempts to outline in a broad sense the key areas of responsibility associated with a Fisheries Officer post. However other responsibilities may arise as the requirements of our environment and stakeholders change over time.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fisheries Protection
- Patrol lakes, rivers, sea, coast and estuaries to check for check for illegal fishing
- Detect and report pollution, take samples and gather information
- Inspect commercial Salmon & Sea Trout licence holders
- Inspect recreational anglers for licence and/or permit, checking compliance with regulations and bye-laws
- Issue Fixed Penalty Notices
- Apprehend offenders, gather evidence, attend proceedings, give evidence, provide reports for legal advisers
- Assist with general enquiries from the public
- Operate and maintain boats
- Maintenance of vehicles, RIBs, and surveillance equipment
- Support team members in stake-outs at night /early morning
Fisheries Development / Maintenance
- Contribute to habitat improvement schemes (including improving fisheries access and infrastructure)
- Conduct research survey work
- Monitor scientific data
- Electro-fishing and netting
- Catch, measure, examine and release fish (assessing their health)
- Communicate with external bodies, i.e. Clubs, Fishery owners etc
- Provide assistance for angling festivals and competitions
- Write reports
- Keep up to date with legislation and relevant scientific and technical developments
Job requirements
KEY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent
- A full driving licence valid in the State
- No convictions under the Irish Fisheries Legislation
- Eligible to work in the State
- Fluent English – both in spoken and written English
- Good knowledge of computer skills including MS Office
- Reside close to base (for call-out purposes, successful candidates must reside within at least 60 mins drive of their assigned base location)
- Competent in and on the water (both at sea and in lakes and rivers)
- Demonstrates a passion / strong interest in promoting, protecting and conserving our natural resources
SKILLS
- Ability to form effective working relationships with team members, members of the public and IFI’s stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible approach to work and hours
- Commitment to the job and demonstrates self-motivation
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
- Experience in a similar environment
- Ability to tow trailers
- Safe pass
- Experience working with power tools
- Knowledge of carpentry or general labouring
- Powerboat Level 2
- Kayaking Level 3
- Knowledge of fisheries legislation
SALARY
Fishery Officer, appointments will normally be made at the first point of the scale:
€25,188, €26,640, €27,478, €28,617, €29,515, €30,451, €31,135, €32,097, €32,899, €33,539, €34,495, €35,463, €36,863 (LSI1), €38,648 (LSI2)
An unsocial hour’s allowance of up to €3,147 will be payable pro-rata at either 50% or 100% relative to the number of unsocial hours worked
WORKING HOURS
Fisheries officers work a 39-hour week and this will include weekends, evenings, early morning and late nights
TENURE:
This post is offered on a permanent basis.
Closing Date for applications: 5pm Tuesday 9th June 2020
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