Job Summary:
The role of Project Officer is a vital position in supporting farmers in a locally relevant agri-environment programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing habitats, producing farm plans, and monitoring key species/habitats and chemical physical parameters.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assess habitats and participate in the quality control of habitat assessments submitted by advisors.
* Produce farm plans to support farmers in addressing environmental challenges.
* Monitor key species/habitats and chemical physical parameters as required, ensuring optimised outputs from farmer participation.
* Assess risks to biodiversity, archaeological heritage, and water quality, assisting in landscape actions selection and design.
* Screen proposed non-productive investments and landscape actions, providing support to stakeholders as directed.
* Deliver training on topics such as Wildlife Monitoring, Nest Protection, Habitat remediation, Rewetting, Wildfire Resilience, Control of Invasive Species, Methods of Instruction, Mountain Safety, and Small Boat Handling.
Requirements:
* Level 8 degree in Agriculture, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Zoology or similar.
* Full clean driving licence.
* Eligible to work in Ireland.
* 2 years of relevant experience.
What We Offer:
* Wildlife Monitoring
* Nest Protection
* Habitat remediation
* Rewetting
* Wildfire Resilience
* Control of Invasive Species
* Methods of Instruction
* Mountain Safety
* Small Boat Handling
Professional Development Opportunities:
* Opportunities to progress to Senior Project Officer or Team Lead level after a period of service.
* Ongoing Continuous Professional Development Programme.