About the Role
This position plays a key role in safeguarding Ireland's inland fisheries and sea angling resources.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct patrols of lakes, rivers, coast, and estuaries to monitor illegal fishing activities.
* Detect and report pollution, collecting samples and gathering information.
* Inspect commercial Salmon & Sea Trout licence holders.
* Verify recreational anglers' licences and permits, ensuring compliance with regulations and bylaws.
* Issue Fixed Penalty Notices as necessary.
* Aid in apprehending offenders, gathering evidence, attending court proceedings, providing reports for legal advisors.
* Provide general assistance to the public.
* Maintain and operate boats.
* Offer shore cover and assist local IFI protection staff on RIB patrols.
* Maintain vehicles, RIBs, and surveillance equipment.
* Support team members during stake-outs at night or early morning.
* Participate in habitat improvement schemes, including improving fisheries access and infrastructure, and enhancement works.
* Conduct research survey work.
* Analyze scientific data, including electro-fishing and netting.
* Catch, measure, examine, and release fish (assessing their health).
* Assist with public inquiries.
* Engage with stakeholders, such as clubs, fishery owners, landowners, interest groups, etc.
* Support angling festivals/competitions and education & outreach programmes.
* Record data and prepare reports, including the Moy catchment angling report.
Requirements
* Leaving Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) or equivalent qualification.
* A valid full Category B driving license in Ireland.
* No convictions under Irish Fisheries Legislation.
* Eligibility to work in Ireland.
* Fluent English skills, both spoken and written.
* Proficiency in computer skills, including MS Office.
* Reside close to base, within at least 60 minutes drive from assigned base location.
* Competence in and on water (both at sea and in lakes and rivers).
* Demonstrate passion/strong interest in promoting, protecting, and conserving natural resources.
Benefits
The selected candidate will have opportunities to contribute to important environmental conservation efforts, develop their professional skills, and be part of a dynamic team.
Desirable Qualifications
* Experience in a similar environment.
* A valid full Category BE driving license in Ireland, along with ability to tow trailers.
* Holding a valid Safe Pass.
* Experience working with power tools.
* Knowledge of carpentry or general laboring.
* Experience and/or qualifications related to excavator/track machine use.
* Powerboat Level 2.
* Kayaking Level 3.
* Knowledge of fisheries legislation.