Non-Native Species Inspectorate (NNSI) Control Officer ID:4205

Government Recruitment; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an individual for an essential role involving the management of non-native species (NNS). The candidate will plan and complete tasks under the guidance of a Higher Executive Officer (HEO), manage investigations, and educate the public on biosecurity and legal obligations. The role may require the use of firearms for NNS control. Applicants should be capable of independent work as well as collaboration within a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental management or a related field.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills to educate others.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake tasks independently and as part of a team.
• Investigate escapes and deliberate releases of NNS.
• Educate on the impact of INNS and biosecurity responsibilities.

Job description

You will be reporting to a Higher Executive Officer (HEO), plan and undertake a programme of tasks, working both independently and as part of a team.

Duties under HEO direction:

• Contingency and rapid responses, in the event of findings of non‑established NNS or controlling established NNS in the wider environment.
• Investigating escapes and deliberate releases of NNS, and assisting with their re‑capture.
• Assisting with inspections on a range of premises.
• Educating others on the impact of INNS and the importance of biosecurity, including their legal responsibilities.
• Collecting high quality data in order to assess the risk posed by different pathways and levels of compliance.
• Writing reports.
• Attending events to promote NNSI and our objectives.
• Liaising with specialists, including diagnostic services and other experts where necessary.
• Other appropriate tasks as required by management.

The role will involve the control of NNS which includes capture and re‑homing or euthanasia, and in some cases the use of firearms.