Temporary Agri-environmental Position with the Pearl Mussel Project

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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

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