Fisheries Protection & Conservation Officer

Inland Fisheries Ireland; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Fisheries Ireland seeks a Fisheries Officer to join our Drogheda team. The role focuses on protecting, managing and conserving Ireland's inland fisheries and sea angling resources.

You will implement and enforce Fisheries Acts and related directives, engage with the public, and support habitat improvement schemes and angling infrastructure. This is an outdoors role with a 39-hour week, including weekends and unsocial hours.

Qualifications

• Leaving Certificate (or recognised equivalent)
• Full Category B driving licence valid in Ireland
• No convictions under Irish Fisheries Legislation
• Eligible to work full-time in the State
• Fluent English – spoken and written
• Good computer skills (MS Office)
• Reside within 60 mins drive of base
• Competent on water (in lake/sea)
• Passion for protecting and conserving resources

Responsibilities

• Patrol lakes, rivers, sea, coast and estuaries to check for illegal fishing
• Inspect licence holders and recreational anglers for compliance
• Report pollution, take samples, gather information
• Assist with habitat improvement schemes and access development
• Maintain boats, vehicles and surveillance equipment
• Support night/evening stake-outs with the team

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Willingness to work outside hours

Education

Leaving Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)

Full Category B driving licence

Job description

Inland Fisheries Ireland seeks a Fisheries Officer to join our Drogheda team. The role focuses on protecting, managing and conserving Ireland's inland fisheries and sea angling resources.

You will implement and enforce Fisheries Acts and related directives, engage with the public, and support habitat improvement schemes and angling infrastructure. This is an outdoors role with a 39-hour week, including weekends and unsocial hours.