Essential 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 / QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in a similar environment
- Ability to tow trailers
- Safe pass
- 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 is 5pm Tuesday 9th June 2020