Ecologist: Barrier Mitigation & River Connectivity

inlandfisheriesireland; Dublin, Galway, Ballina; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Fisheries Ireland seeks an Ecologist to support the National Barrier Mitigation Programme, providing ecological expertise for barrier removal and mitigation across Ireland with a strong focus on AA screening, surveys, and regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Environmental Specialist, you will coordinate surveys, collate data, and contribute to project planning, monitoring and environmental reporting, with hybrid working and occasional field duties across regions.

Qualifications

• A recognised third-level qualification, NFQ Level 7 or equivalent, in Ecology or Environmental Science.
• Full Category B driving licence valid in Ireland.
• Eligible to work full-time in the State.
• Proven project management experience in a multi-disciplinary team essential (including report writing, scheduling, risk management, etc.).
• Demonstrable experience in appropriate assessment screening and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Day to day ecological input to projects under the supervision of the Environmental Specialist.
• Work closely with colleagues in the National Barrier Mitigation Programme to facilitate the implementation of barrier removal or mitigation projects, ensuring all ecological regulations and conditions are met.
• Collecting, collating or sourcing ecological information such as survey data pertaining to mammals, bats, invasive species, habitats, fish, other aquatic species, and water quality data.
• Co-ordinate and monitor the progress of Assessments through the IFI Appropriate Assessment Determination process.
• Carry out ad-hoc Screening for Appropriate Assessment for development projects
• Evaluate, prepare and present findings on ecological aspects of technical proposals, and make recommendations for incorporation into design and specifications.
• Provision of essential information to IFI senior management and consenting authorities.

Skills

GIS

Data analysis

MS Office

Stakeholder engagement

Teamwork

Independent working

Communication

Education

NFQ Level 7 in Ecology or Environmental Science

Tools

GIS software

GPS data loggers

Job description

Inland Fisheries Ireland seeks an Ecologist to support the National Barrier Mitigation Programme, providing ecological expertise for barrier removal and mitigation across Ireland with a strong focus on AA screening, surveys, and regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Environmental Specialist, you will coordinate surveys, collate data, and contribute to project planning, monitoring and environmental reporting, with hybrid working and occasional field duties across regions.