Fishery Technical Officer - 7601
4
South East
Canterbury , London
Rivers House Canterbury, Rivers House Crossness
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Operational Delivery
£27,138
We are seeking four experienced technical fisheries officers to join our busy fisheries, biodiversity and geomorphology teams in Kent, South London and East Sussex. The role includes providing technical advice on a range of internal and external projects, programmes, consents and permits, including live fish movement permits. The role provides technical support on third party activities that deliver fishery objectives and support sustainable fishery management. The role supports area wide fishery incident management and the candidate will be expected to play a key role with this work. Out of hours working is a requirement. The role will operate in a catchment area where engagement with a range of statutory and non statutory partners, including rod licence paying customers, is critical to reputational management & outcome delivery. The role contributes to area fisheries surveys and supports fisheries communications, as well as establishing networks with stakeholders in specified catchments. The candidate is required to ensure that our area priorities such as enforcement and incident response are met. The posts will be based at Canterbury, Kent and Abbey Wood, South London the candidate will work closely with other environmental experts across the area.
Fisheries, Biodiversity and Geomorphology Team covers Kent, South London & East Sussex area. A large area split into catchments with fisheries and biodiversity officers responsible for each catchment. The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to national and area wide initiatives. The teams are involved in a variety of work including inputting into major capital schemes, establishing partnerships to deliver priority habitat creation, river habitat enhancements, area enforcement, incident response work and survey work.
Closing: 2nd March 2018 at 23:55 hours
The successful candidate will have a good knowledge on fisheries ecology and legislation. Candidates will ideally be educated to degree level in a relevant fisheries discipline and have operational experience within the field of freshwater fisheries management. The candidate will be passionate about fisheries & be able to demonstrate good knowledge of H&S procedures as the role entails high risk activities. Other key skills include project management, stakeholder engagement and habitat restoration. It would be desirable to have Electric fishing experience and 4x4 and trailer towing competences. Undertaking enforcement is a requirement and holding a full SAFFA warrant will be an advantage. The role may entail some out of hours and weekend working. A knowledge of incident management and a willingness to work out of hours is also a requirement. A full driving licence is essential and a lease vehicle may be available.
The successful candidate will have a good knowledge on fisheries ecology and legislation. Candidates will ideally be educated to degree level in a relevant fisheries discipline and have operational experience within the field of freshwater fisheries management. The candidate will be passionate about fisheries & be able to demonstrate good knowledge of H&S procedures as the role entails high risk activities. Other key skills include project management, stakeholder engagement and habitat restoration. It would be desirable to have Electric fishing experience and 4x4 and trailer towing competences. Undertaking enforcement is a requirement and holding a full SAFFA warrant will be an advantage. The role may entail some out of hours and weekend working. A knowledge of incident management and a willingness to work out of hours is also a requirement. A full driving licence is essential and a lease vehicle may be available.
Roles based at either Canterbury, Kent or Abbey Wood, South London. Interviews week commencing 19th March 2018.
For further details please contact Dave Webb - david.webb@environment-agency.gov.uk on 02084746674 or Jason Adams -jason.adams@environment-agency.gov.uk on 02084746707
Posts advertised are;
• 1 permanent post (for Stour & Swale Catchment) based in Canterbury, Kent.
• 3 fixed term posts for 1 year, 2 based in Abbey Wood (1 focusing on the Mole), South London, and 1
based in Canterbury.
Please specify any preference for location or role.
We are fully committed to having an 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.
For further details please contact Dave Webb - david.webb@environment-agency.gov.uk on 02084746674 or Jason Adams -jason.adams@environment-agency.gov.uk on 02084746707
Posts advertised are;
• 1 permanent post (for Stour & Swale Catchment) based in Canterbury, Kent.
• 3 fixed term posts for 1 year, 2 based in Abbey Wood (1 focusing on the Mole), South London, and 1
based in Canterbury.
Please specify any preference for location or role.
We are fully committed to having an 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.
02/03/2018, 23:55 hours
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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.