Fisheries Technical Officer - 8752

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South West
Bridgwater
Rivers House Bridgwater
Staff Grade 4
Fixed Term
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery, Science
£27,138 (pro-rata)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fisheries Technical Officer to join our Fisheries Biodiversity and Geomorphology (FBG) Team in Bridgwater. As part of our team you'll get involved in river habitat and fisheries improvement schemes and a variety of partnership projects aimed at delivering Water Framework Directive (WFD) outcomes and enhancing fisheries and biodiversity.
You'll provide expert fisheries technical input to projects and provide project management. You'll also provide high quality specialist advice to a variety of customers including anglers. This role will cover work and advice such as fisheries incident management, fish passage and habitat improvements, eel regulations, fish movement permitting, Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) schemes and maintenance programmes, planning applications, hydropower, flood risk activity permits and fisheries management advice, fisheries asset management, non-native fish investigations. A good working knowledge of fish species, ecology, fish health and fisheries management will be needed with good IT and communication skills.
You'll join a friendly, passionate and high performing team working in Wessex with a mix of rural and urban, upland and lowland rivers, species and habitats.
The team delivers a range of WFD and fisheries improvement projects which may require your advice and support.
The team supports other internal and external partners to enhance the rivers, estuaries and wetlands, focussing on delivering our Water Framework Directive local priorities to create sustainable habitat and improved ecology.
We're seeking a technical officer with field and office-based experience and a proven ability of delivering fisheries and/or conservation work.
You'll have a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline as well as being able to demonstrate the following:
Experience in fisheries regulation, management and enforcement operations
A good understanding of fisheries management, as well as its practical implications for the work the Environment Agency does and that of its external partners.
Excellent positive communications, influencing and persuasion skills
The ability to build, develop and nurture relationships
Project Management experience
Strong organisational skills, self starting and able to work independently planning and delivering own workload and able to work as part of a team
Full UK driving licence required
Grade Rate £27,138 (pro rata)
Location: Rivers House, Bridgwater
Fixed until 31st August 2019

For further information please contact the FBG Team Leader Steve Thomas by email at steve.thomas@environment-agency.gov.uk or by phone on 02030250316

For further information you can also download the candidate pack

Closing Date: 27th August 2018 at 23:55 hours

27/08/2018, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
12 months
Manages Self
Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing. Important to have good written and verbal skills to communicate the Fisheries, Biodiversity and Geomorphology outcomes we are seeking.
Influences and Persuades Others
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail. Influencing people to achieve a positive outcome.
Legislative Knowledge
You should be aware and knowledgeable about the legislation affecting the water environment, particularly fish, fisheries and nature conservation.
Scientific Knowledge
Applies scientific knowledge (freshwater ecology, fish biology) to provide sound, science-based evidence to our internal and external customers. Awareness of Angling and River Restoration.
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.

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This Vacancy is closed to applications.