Ips Typographus Field Surveillance Officer

Government Recruitment Service; Wendover (UT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Wendover is seeking an Ips typographus Support Officer to assist in detecting and eradicating Ips typographus outbreaks across south‑east England. You will be involved in fieldwork, data collection and surveillance, working under the Ips typographus Project Officer and liaising with contractors and landowners.

This hands-on role supports biosecurity and pest surveillance efforts, including reporting, training delivery and collaboration with Forest Research and

Responsibilities

• Assist with ground-level surveillance of spruce stands and outbreak response activities.
• Support data collection, recording and validation of field findings and surveillance results.
• Help administer inspections for felling, movement and processing authorisations and maintain records.

Job description

Government Recruitment Service in Wendover is seeking an Ips typographus Support Officer to assist in detecting and eradicating Ips typographus outbreaks across south‑east England. You will be involved in fieldwork, data collection and surveillance, working under the Ips typographus Project Officer and liaising with contractors and landowners.

This hands-on role supports biosecurity and pest surveillance efforts, including reporting, training delivery and collaboration with Forest Research and