Assistant Inspector - Lismore District Youghal

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) have a vacancy for an Assistant Inspector at Lismore District Youghal The main function of this role is to support the Inspector in the day-to-day supervision, motivation, planning and organising of employees, while enforcing the provisions of the Fisheries Acts, Water Pollution Acts, Water Framework Directive & other relevant statutory provisions, to include the provision of comprehensive conservation, protection, improvement & development services, inland and at sea. 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. IFI'S VISION, MISSION & VALUES Vision Our rivers, lakes, and coastal ecosystems support abundant fish populations for future generations. Mission We will conserve, protect, restore, and advocate for our fisheries, habitats and biodiversity. Values - We are committed to the environment and sustainability. - We work collaboratively and with professionalism. - We communicate openly and transparently. - We act with respect, integrity, and accountability THE JOB The role of Assistant Inspector has 4 main areas of responsibility; - Fisheries Protection - Fisheries Development - Staff Line Management - Various general duties which will support the Inspector The following attempts to outline in a broad sense the key areas of responsibility associated with an Assistant Inspector post. However other responsibilities may arise as the requirements of our environment and stakeholders change over time. Please note that Assistant Inspectors work a 39-hour week and this will include weekends, evenings, early morning and late nights Fisheries Protection - Conduct patrols of lakes, rivers, sea, coast and estuaries, to check for illegal fishing; - Inspect commercial salmon & sea trout licence holders to ensure legislative compliance; - Inspect recreational anglers for licence and/or permit and inspect other anglers for compliance with fisheries regulations and bye-laws; - Issue Fixed Penalty Notices or apprehend offenders as necessary; - 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 and liaise with the Fisheries Environmental Officer as required. Fisheries Development - Assist senior employees in the preparation & implementation of fisheries development & protection programmes; - Assist in the improvement and development of fisheries access and infrastructure; - Undertake and/or 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. - Coordinate and conduct IFI fish surveys and habitat assessments as required (e.g., CWEF, stock surveys, habitat surveys, barriers and environmental monitoring). - Assist with Something Fishy programme and Education & Outreach events as may be required. Staff Line Management - Train and induct new employees; - Plan & organise staff rosters; - 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 absence records and manage absenteeism in line with absence managements procedure; - 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; - Conduct weekly/monthly/annual reporting as required. General Duties - 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; - Support special projects by organizing and coordinating information and requirements, such as planning, meeting scheduling and monitoring results; - Support and assist research and survey work, such as but not limited to; Catchment-wide Electrofishing, Barriers Surveys, Water Framework Directive, or other initiatives that may arise from time to time; - 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; - Oversee and manage fish counter operations in the district; - 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 or nominee