Job Title: Assistant Catchment Officer (Ecology / Agriculture)
Details: The Pearl Mussel Project is looking to recruit a temporary assistant catchment officer to work on our locally led results-based agri-environmental scheme for farmers (further info: pearlmusselproject.ie). The role will be based out of our Kerry office (Kenmare). The work will require a high proportion of time spent out of the office, working in four of our project catchments in south Kerry and west Cork. The position would suit a recent ecology or agricultural graduate. Training will be provided.
Salary: Equivalent of €25,000 per annum, plus travel and subsistence expenses.
Term of Employment: 6 Months, commencing April 2021
Minimum requirements:
- Degree in ecology or agriculture (or related discipline)
- Full clean driving license
- Self-motivated, with a proven ability to work under your own initiative
- Have a positive and flexible approach to work
The following experience would be an advantage:
- Knowledge and awareness of agri-environmental schemes
- Knowledge of farmland habitats (peatland & grassland) and their indicator species
- Understanding of the environmental requirements of Freshwater Pearl Mussel
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with habitat assessments and farm scoring
- Verifying implementation of farm measures
- Provide advice to farmers on implementing farm measures (under instruction from the Catchment Officer)
- Assist with training of farmers and farm advisors
- Assist with monitoring of environmental targets (terrestrial and aquatic)
- Other duties as may be assigned by the Catchment Officer or Project Manager
How to apply:
Send cover letter, CV, and names of two referees by Friday 16th April to stephen@pmproject.ie