Fisheries Enforcement Officer
1
East Midlands
Lincoln
Waterside House
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time
Other
£22,211
We’re looking for a Fisheries Enforcement Officer to join us in our work across Lincolnshire. This exciting and unique opportunity will suit an individual with experience of tackling crime, carrying out investigations and submitting casefiles. Using the intelligence-led enforcement approach to detect and deal with fisheries offences, you’ll help us to protect and enhance our diverse fisheries habitats and stocks for current and future generations.
As a Fisheries Enforcement Officer, you will hold a warrant under the Salmon & Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 (SAFFA), which confers a wide range of enforcement powers and responsibilities, and demands high standards of professional conduct. You will need to successfully complete an appropriate conflict resolution course to obtain and maintain this warrant.
Mostly field-based, you will undertake regular fisheries enforcement patrols with colleagues, police and other enforcement partners, using your initiative to target, disrupt and take action against fisheries crime. You will also support other Fisheries Enforcement Officers across neighbouring counties when required, working at weekends and some evenings. Fisheries Enforcement Officers need to be flexible, and able to plan, adapt and respond where pressures demand. Administration skills are necessary, including an ability to keep accurate records and input / retrieve data.
As a Fisheries Enforcement Officer, you will hold a warrant under the Salmon & Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 (SAFFA), which confers a wide range of enforcement powers and responsibilities, and demands high standards of professional conduct. You will need to successfully complete an appropriate conflict resolution course to obtain and maintain this warrant.
Mostly field-based, you will undertake regular fisheries enforcement patrols with colleagues, police and other enforcement partners, using your initiative to target, disrupt and take action against fisheries crime. You will also support other Fisheries Enforcement Officers across neighbouring counties when required, working at weekends and some evenings. Fisheries Enforcement Officers need to be flexible, and able to plan, adapt and respond where pressures demand. Administration skills are necessary, including an ability to keep accurate records and input / retrieve data.
Situated within the Environmental Crime Team, you'll specialise in fisheries enforcement, working across Lincolnshire to enforce legislation relating to illegal fishing, eel fisheries, fish movements and alien fish species. You'll also support colleagues in other areas as required. You’ll attend reported incidents of illegal fishing and use your excellent influencing and communication skills to promote our work and deal with hostile situations. The successful candidate will also be expected to undertake specialist surveillance training.
You will preferably have experience of investigating crime and taking enforcement action against offenders, with a proven track record of tackling crime. Experience of working in the field of fisheries enforcement and a knowledge of angling is also desirable, but not essential. Training can be provided to obtain a SAFFA warrant.
You’ll possess;
- a keen interest in enforcement
- excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent organisational skills
- experience of conflict resolution techniques is desirable, but not essential, and the successful candidate will be expected to pass mandatory conflict resolution training, which demands a level of physical fitness;
- a full UK driving licence and ability to swim are essential; boat handling experience / qualification is also desirable
- knowledge of fisheries and environmental legislation would be an advantage, but not essential
You’ll possess;
- a keen interest in enforcement
- excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent organisational skills
- experience of conflict resolution techniques is desirable, but not essential, and the successful candidate will be expected to pass mandatory conflict resolution training, which demands a level of physical fitness;
- a full UK driving licence and ability to swim are essential; boat handling experience / qualification is also desirable
- knowledge of fisheries and environmental legislation would be an advantage, but not essential
For further details please contact Adam Basham on 0203 0255878 or by email: adam.basham@environment-agency.gov.uk
- the successful candidate will be expected to travel primarily across Lincolnshire, assisting neighbouring counties as required.
- preference is for the post holder to be based with the majority of the team in Lincoln. However, local offices at Manby, Spalding and Peterborough would also be considered.
- the role requires participation in an out-of-hours standby rota, with periods of unsociable working and incident response. The post holder is also expected to routinely work on either a Saturday or a Sunday, with a week day rest day.
- a good level of fitness is required to maintain an authorisation for this role, and annual training requires an appropriate medical.
- the successful candidate will be expected to travel primarily across Lincolnshire, assisting neighbouring counties as required.
- preference is for the post holder to be based with the majority of the team in Lincoln. However, local offices at Manby, Spalding and Peterborough would also be considered.
- the role requires participation in an out-of-hours standby rota, with periods of unsociable working and incident response. The post holder is also expected to routinely work on either a Saturday or a Sunday, with a week day rest day.
- a good level of fitness is required to maintain an authorisation for this role, and annual training requires an appropriate medical.
31/01/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Deals with Hostile Situations
Responds appropriately and effectively to hostile individuals when carrying out enforcement work.
• Ensures that the safety of self and others is preserved in difficult situations.
• Ensures that an appropriate level of help is sought before exposing self or others to potentially hostile actions.
Please provide details of when you have been in a hostile situation , your actions, decisions and the outcome.
• Ensures that the safety of self and others is preserved in difficult situations.
• Ensures that an appropriate level of help is sought before exposing self or others to potentially hostile actions.
Please provide details of when you have been in a hostile situation , your actions, decisions and the outcome.
Illegal Activity Detection and Enforcement
Uses intelligence to detect suspected illegal activities. Instigates and carries out enforcement action where illegal activities have been detected.
• Carries out investigations, collects evidence and compiles case files.
• Participates in enforcement campaigns for offences.
• Liaises with other partners, stakeholders and agencies as appropriate.
Please provide details of a piece of work that you have completed that was intelligence led detailing the situation, your actions and the outcome.
• Carries out investigations, collects evidence and compiles case files.
• Participates in enforcement campaigns for offences.
• Liaises with other partners, stakeholders and agencies as appropriate.
Please provide details of a piece of work that you have completed that was intelligence led detailing the situation, your actions and the outcome.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
• Uses previous experience and careful analysis to identify potential problems, effective solutions and arrive at sound decisions.
• Identifies and asks appropriate questions to explore and detect root causes of problems or sources and quality of evidence.
• Applies sound techniques to analyse problems, generate options and select best course of action.
• Seeks out and considers the best available information before making decisions. Probes, checks and confirms veracity of data as appropriate.
Please provide details of decisions you have made to effectively solve a (preferably work based) challenge that you have faced.
• Uses previous experience and careful analysis to identify potential problems, effective solutions and arrive at sound decisions.
• Identifies and asks appropriate questions to explore and detect root causes of problems or sources and quality of evidence.
• Applies sound techniques to analyse problems, generate options and select best course of action.
• Seeks out and considers the best available information before making decisions. Probes, checks and confirms veracity of data as appropriate.
Please provide details of decisions you have made to effectively solve a (preferably work based) challenge that you have faced.
Driving licence required
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.