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

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

Job summary

A government agency in the United Kingdom seeks individuals to report to a Higher Executive Officer (HEO) and undertake various tasks. Key responsibilities include investigating non-native species (NNS), promoting biosecurity, and collecting data for risk assessments. Candidates should be capable of working independently and in teams, with a commitment to educating others. This role may involve control measures including capture and management of NNS, requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to write reports.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with contingency responses and investigations.
• Strong data collection and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake tasks as directed by HEO.
• Investigate escapes and deliberate releases of NNS.
• Educate others on biosecurity and legal 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.