Protect Ireland's inland fisheries and sea angling resources by working in a dynamic team as a Fisheries Officer. This is a challenging role that involves patrolling lakes, rivers, sea, coast, and estuaries to prevent illegal fishing.
The successful candidate will work closely with the team to ensure the sustainable management of Ireland's fish populations and ecosystems. Key responsibilities include:
* Patrolling lakes, rivers, sea, coast, and estuaries to check for illegal fishing
* Detecting and preventing illegal netting rivers and sea
* Inspecting commercial Salmon & Sea Trout licence holders
* Inspecting recreational anglers for licence and/or permit, checking compliance with regulations and bye-laws
* Issuing Fixed Penalty Notices if appropriate
* Apprehending offenders, gathering evidence, attending proceedings, giving evidence, and providing reports for legal advisers, in line with the prescribed IFI prosecution procedure
In addition to these key responsibilities, the Fisheries Officer will contribute to habitat improvement schemes, conduct research survey work, monitor scientific data, and assist with general enquiries from the public.
The ideal candidate will have:
* A full Category B driving licence that is valid in Ireland
* 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
This is a permanent contract position with opportunities for professional development and growth.
The salary scale for the position is at the level of Fisheries Officer, with an unsocial hour's allowance payable at either 50% or 100% relative to the number of unsocial hours worked.