Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has a vacancy for an Inspector - Bangor Erris.
The main function of this role is to maintain day to day supervision, motivation, planning and organising of employees, while ensuring that the provisions of the Fisheries Acts, Water Pollution Acts, Water Framework Directive & other relevant statutory provisions, are implemented and enforced.
The role of Inspector has 4 main areas of responsibility;
- Fisheries Protection
- Fisheries Development
- Staff Line Management
- Reporting Responsibilities
This is predominantly an outdoors role and candidates should be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions and on/near bodies of water.
Please note that Inspectors work a 39-hour week and this will include weekends, evenings, early mornings and late nights.
ABOUT US
Inland Fisheries Ireland are the environmental agency responsible for protecting, managing and conserving Ireland's inland fisheries and sea angling resources.
More information can be found by visiting our website.
VISION, MISSION & VALUES
Vision
To place the inland fisheries resource in the best sustainable position possible for the benefit of future generations.
Mission
To protect, manage and conserve Ireland’s inland fisheries and sea angling resources and to maximise their sustainability and natural biodiversity.
Values
- We work collaboratively with professionalism
- We are open, transparent and accountable
- We act with respect and integrity
- We are committed to stewardship and sustainability
The following attempts to outline in a broad sense the key areas of responsibility associated with a Fisheries Officer post. However other responsibilities may arise as the requirements of our environment and stakeholders change over time.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fisheries Protection
- Coordinate fisheries protection patrols - area patrols to include lakes, rivers, sea and estuaries patrols;
- Inspect commercial salmon & sea trout licence holders to ensure legislative compliance;
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Inspect recreational anglers for licence and/or permit and inspect other anglers for compliance with fisheries regulations and bye-laws;
- Prepare prosecution case files in accordance with the prescribed IFI prosecution procedure. Apprehend offenders, gather evidence, attend proceedings, give evidence and provide reports for legal advisers & relevant officers;
- Participate with the Air Corps, Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), and Naval Service in fisheries patrols at sea on their protection vessels;
- Detect and report pollution, take samples & gather information on water pollution and environmental damage.
Fisheries Development
- Assist in the improvement and development of fisheries;
- Oversee habitat improvement work;
- Monitor fish catches/movements and take samples;
- Participate in periodic surveys;
- Engage in restocking, improvement work, construction of facilities, predator control etc.
- Prepare, use and maintain all property and equipment such as; boats, nets, electrical fishing, lifejackets etc.;
- Liaise & develop good relationships with relevant stakeholders, such as; An Garda Síochána, Angling Clubs, Fishermen, Community Development Groups, and other statutory agencies etc.;
- Provide support for Invasive Species initiatives, as may be requested by the line manager.
Staff Line Management
- Provide personal growth development opportunities for employees under your remit;
- Lead by communicating job expectations;
- Monitor & appraise job results of employees within area of remit through a variety of methods such as but not limited to; coaching, counselling, and making use of the disciplinary procedure where appropriate;
- Maintain a safe and secure work environment
- Enable team by supplying all necessary equipment;
- Ensure that safety equipment is maintained and service records are kept up to date;
- Ensure that risk assessments are completed and action taken as appropriate;
- Draft and prepare staff rostering via TMS system and telematics systems for fleet management;
- Train and induct new employees;
- Maintain absence records and manage absenteeism in line with absence managements procedure;
- Support special projects by organizing and coordinating information and requirements, such as planning, meeting scheduling and monitoring results;
- Achieve financial objectives by anticipating requirements; submitting information for budget preparation; scheduling expenditures; monitoring costs; analysing variances.
Reporting Responsibilities
- Submit internal reports and Service Level Agreement (SLA) metrics, as requested by the line manager;
- Provide input in the development of Strategic Policies, Business Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), as may be requested by the line manager;
- Complete weekly diary sheets and maintain & submit such other detailed records and statistics as may be required;
- Submit reports as appropriate, on hours worked, duties performed, areas worked/patrolled, prosecutions & seizures etc.
- Utilise the appropriate technology as required. Examples include; GPS, GIS digital cameras;
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending training, as and when necessary;
- Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed;
- Engage in marketing and promotion initiatives as and when directed;
- Additional ad hoc duties as may be requested by the line manager.
