Assistant Inspector - Lismore District Youghal

inlandfisheriesireland; Youghal; On-site; EUR 39,399 - 56,492; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unsocial hours allowance

Job summary

Inland Fisheries Ireland is hiring an Assistant Inspector for the Lismore District Youghal. The role supports the Inspector in supervision, planning and enforcement of fisheries laws, with duties across protection, development and staff management.

The position requires 2–3 years of field experience, a valid Category B licence and willingness to work weekends, evenings and night shifts. Remuneration includes a structured pay scale and unsocial hours allowance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years’ field-based experience, preferably in fisheries.
• Proven supervisory experience to lead fisheries and project management.
• Full Category B driving licence valid in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Support the Inspector in day-to-day supervision, motivation, planning and organising of staff.
• Fisheries protection, development and general duties to support IFI operations.
• Report, monitor and contribute to safety, training and evaluations.

Skills

Field-based experience

Supervisory experience

Driving licence

Education

Relevant discipline qualification

Job description

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has 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 and other relevant statutory provisions, to include the provision of comprehensive conservation, protection, improvement and development services, inland and at sea.

ABOUT US

Inland Fisheries Ireland is the environmental agency responsible for protecting, managing and conserving Ireland's inland fisheries and sea angling resources.

More information can be found on our website.

IFI'S VISION, MISSION & VALUES

Vision

To place the inland fisheries resource in the best sustainable position possible for the benefit of future generations.

Mission

To protect, manage and conserve Ireland’s inland fisheries and sea angling resources and to maximise their sustainability and natural biodiversity.

Values

• We work collaboratively with professionalism
• We are open, transparent and accountable
• We act with respect and integrity
• We are committed to stewardship and sustainability

THE JOB

The role of Assistant Inspector has four main areas of responsibility:

1. Fisheries Protection
2. Fisheries Development
3. Staff Line Management
4. 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.

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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and implementation of fisheries development and 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 and predator control.
• Coordinate and conduct IFI fish surveys and habitat assessments as required (e.g., CWEF, stock surveys, habitat surveys, barriers and environmental monitoring).
• Assist with the Something Fishy programme and Education & Outreach events as may be required.

Staff Line Management

• Train and induct new employees.
• Plan and organise staff rosters.
• Monitor and appraise job results of employees within area of remit through a variety of methods such as coaching and counselling, and make use of the disciplinary procedure where appropriate.
• Maintain absence records and manage absenteeism in line with absence management procedures.
• 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 and 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 and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as may be requested by the line manager.
• Support special projects by organising and coordinating information and requirements, such as planning, meeting scheduling and monitoring results.
• Support and assist research and survey work, such as 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 gear and lifejackets.
• Liaise and develop good relationships with relevant stakeholders such as An Garda Síochána, angling clubs, fishermen, community development groups and other statutory agencies.
• 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, including GPS, GIS and 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 directed.
• Additional ad‑hoc duties as may be requested by the line manager or nominee.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• A recognised qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalence, with a minimum of 2‑3 years’ experience in a field‑based role, preferably in fisheries.
• A full Category B driving licence that is valid in Ireland.
• Reside close to base; successful candidates must reside within at least 60 minutes drive of their assigned base location.
• Proven supervisory experience that will allow the successful candidate to take the lead in fisheries and project management.
• Proven experience in motivating and forming effective working relationships with team members and others.
• Experience in managing a budget and identifying improvements where cost and time savings can be made.
• A keen sense of self‑development and a desire to keep up to date with innovation and technological developments.
• Good working knowledge of GPS, GIS, digital cameras etc. and a willingness and ability to apply this knowledge in the field.
• Proven experience in report writing and record keeping.

Desirable

• Previous experience as coxswain would be highly desirable.
• A recognised qualification in management or an equivalent discipline.
• Powerboat Level 2.
• Kayaking Level 3.
• Knowledge of fisheries legislation.
• Knowledge of other relevant environmental legislation.
• A full Category BE driving licence that is valid in Ireland and ability to tow trailers.

KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work on own initiative.
• Can meet the travel requirements of the post and is prepared to work outside of normal hours as necessary.
• Commitment and self‑motivation.
• Good timekeeping.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to spot errors and question information received.
• Acts with integrity and professionalism at all times in line with IFI values.

Garda Vetting

Successful candidates will need to go through a Garda Vetting process and complete safeguarding training before they can take up their role.

By applying for this role, you give Inland Fisheries Ireland permission to process your personal information through the National Vetting Bureau and if any disclosure of information which comes to light is deemed to put children and vulnerable adults at risk, you may not be able to take up the role.

Remuneration & Benefits

The salary scale for the position is at the Assistant Inspector level in Inland Fisheries Ireland, a 15‑point scale including 2 long service increments (LSIs):

Point 1 €39,299.38; Point 2 €40,543.56; Point 3 €41,601.40; Point 4 €42,473.12; Point 5 €43,693.07; Point 6 €44,928.06; Point 7 €46,160.74; Point 8 €47,398.05; Point 9 €48,636.51; Point 10 €49,880.77; Point 11 €51,127.39; Point 12 €52,324.47; Point 13 €53,545.77; Point 14 LSI 1 €54,998.78; Point 15 LSI 2 €56,491.68

(IFI AI Grade Pay scale as of 01/06/2026).

An unsocial hour’s allowance (UHA) of up to €8,117.29 per annum (pro‑rata) will be payable at either 50 % or 100 % relative to the number of unsocial hours worked.

Candidates should note that salary will not be subject to negotiation and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. New entrants to the public sector will start on point 1 subject to the Haddington Road Agreement and subsequent Government Agreements.

Tenure

This post is offered on a permanent contract basis.

Applications

A cover letter and up‑to‑date Curriculum Vitae should be submitted by 5 pm on Thursday 30th July 2026.

Late applications will not be processed.

Shortlisting will be based on information provided in the cover letter and CV.

Canvassing will disqualify.

Inland Fisheries Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.