Field-Based Nature Conservation Ranger

publicjobs; Limerick; In loco; EUR 38.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage invites applications for Conservation Ranger with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to fill nationwide vacancies. The role is full-time and field-oriented, requiring travel and in-country patrols to support conservation goals.

Candidates should have wildlife management experience, report-writing ability, strong IT skills, and a valid Irish driving licence. Closing date is 3pm on Thursday, 19 November 2026.

Competenze

• Relevant wildlife management or nature conservation experience.
• This experience can come from current or previous roles, voluntary work and/or academic placements.
• Knowledge and keen interest in wildlife and nature conservation.
• Ability to write concise, clear and accurate reports and maintain records.
• Good IT skills, particularly for word-processing, data analysis and report-writing.
• Demonstrable decision making and practical problem-solving skills.
• The physical ability to perform duties including foot patrols.
• The ability to work independently without supervision.
• Good organisational skills with time management under pressure.
• Demonstrate confidence to cope with challenging situations.
• Good customer service skills and experience dealing with the public.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder relationship abilities.
• Clear English communication, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, resilience and adaptability to a changing environment.
• A current full driving licence (Category B), valid in Ireland; licence valid for manual and automatic.

Mansioni

• Public-facing role as part of the NPWS regional team implementing nature policies.
• Field work to monitor and protect species and habitats.
• Enforce Wildlife Acts and Birds and Habitat Regulations; process Wildlife Licences.
• Work across regions as assigned and contribute to conservation management.

Conoscenze

Wildlife management

Nature conservation

Report writing

Data analysis

Word processing

Decision making

Problem solving

Field work

Public interaction

English communication

Independent work

Time management

Driving licence

Adaptability

Strumenti

MS Word

Data analysis tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage invites applications for Conservation Ranger with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to fill nationwide vacancies. The role is full-time and field-oriented, requiring travel and in-country patrols to support conservation goals.

Candidates should have wildlife management experience, report-writing ability, strong IT skills, and a valid Irish driving licence. Closing date is 3pm on Thursday, 19 November 2026.