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

Government Recruitment; Winchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive individual to undertake various responsibilities related to non-native species control. You will work under the direction of a Higher Executive Officer, engaging in tasks such as investigating escapes, conducting educational outreach, and collecting data to assess risks. The role involves potential use of firearms for control measures. Ideal candidates should be capable of working independently as well as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience with contingency responses and controlling non-native species.
• Ability to conduct inspections and educate on biosecurity.
• Strong report writing and data collection skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake a programme of tasks under HEO direction.
• Investigate escapes of non-native species and assist with re-capture.
• Promote NNSI objectives at various events.

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.