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

Government Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking an individual to manage non-native species (NNS) control operations, which includes investigating escapes and educating others on biosecurity. This position reports to a Higher Executive Officer and involves both independent and team-based tasks. The role will also include data collection and writing reports to assess risks associated with NNS. Candidates should be prepared for a hands-on approach in controlling NNS, potentially involving the use of firearms.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and investigatory skills.
• Excellent communication skills for educating others on biosecurity.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake a programme of tasks under HEO direction.
• Investigate escapes and deliberate releases of NNS.
• Assist with inspections on a range of premises.

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.