Job Title: Fisheries Officer
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About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Fisheries Officer. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for protecting, managing and conserving Ireland's inland fisheries and sea angling resources.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Patrol lakes, rivers, sea, coast and estuaries to check for illegal fishing
* Patrolling Commercial Salmon fishery
* Protecting spring salmon / grilse runs all rivers
* Detecting and preventing illegal netting rivers and sea
* Protecting bass and bluefin tuna fisheries
* Conducting environmental inspections and assisting FEO
* 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
* Checks of angler licences and permits and issuing of FCNs/seizing of gear as necessary
* Issue Fixed Penalty Notices if appropriate
* Apprehend offenders, gather evidence, attend proceedings, give evidence and provide reports for legal advisers, in line with the prescribed IFI prosecution procedure
* Preparation of statements and attendance at court as may be needed
* Assist with general enquiries from the public
* Operate and maintain boats
* Provide shore cover and/or act as a crew member for local IFI protection staff on RIB patrols in the area
* Maintain and upkeep vehicles, RIBs, and surveillance equipment
* Support team members in stake-outs at night/early morning
* Provide field support to IFI Research surveys and programmes (e.g. WFD surveys, cwef, barriers assessments, sea lice surveys etc.)
* Contribute to habitat improvement schemes (including improving fisheries access and infrastructure)
* Conduct research survey work
* Monitor scientific data
* Conduct electro-fishing and netting
* Catch, measure, examine and release fish (assessing their health)
* Communicate with and develop good relationships with relevant stakeholders, such as An Garda Síochána, Angling Clubs, Fishermen, Community Development Groups, and other statutory agencies
* Provide assistance for angling festivals and competitions
* Write reports and keep records updated as required
* Keep up to date with legislation and relevant scientific and technical developments
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Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Leaving Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) or recognised equivalent
* 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
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Benefits:
* Salary scale starting from €32,299.08 and increasing up to €47,159.90 depending on experience
* Unsocial hour's allowance of up to €7,821 per annum (pro-rata), payable at either 50% or 100% relative to the number of unsocial hours worked
* Permanent contract basis
* Panel formation for up to six months to cover vacancies for roles with similar skill sets
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Others:
* Garda Vetting process and safeguarding training required for successful candidate
* Ability to form effective working relationships with team members, members of the public and external stakeholders
* Excellent communication skills
* Flexible approach to work and hours
* Can meet the travel requirements of the post
* Prepared to work outside of normal hours as necessary
* Commitment to the job and demonstrates self-motivation
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