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Job Description

TITLE OF POSITION:

RESEARCH OFFICER – (HYDROMORPHOLOGY)

GRADE / LEVEL:

Research Officer

REPORTING TO:

Senior Research Officer

LOCATION:

Citywest, Dublin

Purpose

IFI is a partner in the INTERREG VA Catchment CARE project, administered by SEUPB and

led by Donegal Co. Co. The project is a cross-border one examining ecological quality

of water (sensu Water Framework Directive-WFD) focusing on three catchments. The

project is a 5-year one, running to autumn 2022. To date, scoping of hydromorphology

issues and locations has been undertaken and the project is now entering the

catchment actions stage, where appropriate measures will be undertaken in locations

to address instream and riparian scenarios with a view to improving the ecological

quality of the relevant waterbody. The successful appointee will work in the Arney and

Ulster Blackwater catchments with a view to actioning management interventions in the

instream and riparian zones of channels that would lead to improvement in ecological

quality. The appointee will also undertake appropriate monitoring before and after any

interventions in order to assess the appropriateness of measures and the level of success

of measures.

The appointee will work with Catchment Project Officers in the Arney and Blackwater in

the planning and execution of management interventions, participate in community

awareness, education and networking with stakeholders. The appointee will work with

the other project partners to achieve successful implementation of the range of tasks

within the project.

This is a front-line leadership role and the successful candidate will have demonstrated

excellence in networking and communication skills as well as proven experience in

project management, covering permissions and regulatory compliance, specification

and tendering and oversight of works. The successful candidate will have academic

and practical experience of working in riverine scenarios in the context of instream

interventions, erosion management and barrier mitigation measures.

Responsibilities of the Post

• Day to day delivery of the Project under the supervision of the Senior Research

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Officer or other line manager as deemed necessary

• Liaise closely with the Senior Research Officer and supervise staff allocated to the

project

• Work independently in the field and with the support of IFI staff and of other

project staff when required

• Identification of site-specific remedial measures, consistent with the

hydromorphology of the receiving waterbody, and plan for all stages of works to

be undertaken

• Project-manage all aspects of works Implementation at selected sites, to cover

permissions and consents, specification of works and materials, tendering,

contract award and oversight of works implementation

• Implementation of monitoring programme to assess level of success of various

instream and riparian measures implemented, to include pre- and post- works

assessments

• Work with relevant state agencies in NI and RoI to develop environmental

protocols for riparian and instream measures that could be implemented during

routine statutory channel maintenance work

Data Processing & Reporting Responsibilities

• Review all literature and existing data sets in relation to the programme

• Analyse all of the data collected and present in GIS compatible format

• Contribute to database development for storage of data collected

• Maintain raw data and all other records in a clear, concise manner

• Compile reports to support the research carried out

• Contribute to the authorship of reports, management briefs and scientific

publications linked with the project

• Maintain detailed paper trail for all aspects of each individual project to be

undertaken, from initiation to completion – to include paper record of permissions

and consents; tendering process etc.

Communication Responsibilities

• Maintain close liaison with relevant staff of IFI both in R&D and in relevant RBDs

• Work hand-in-hand with the Catchment Project Officers of CatchmentCARE in

the Arney and Blackwater catchments and with personnel in Loughs Agency

managing the same suite of tasks in the Finn catchment

• Liaise with the organizations involved in the project and other groups as required

• Ensure deadlines for the projects are met and work is carried out

Other Duties

• Carry out such duties as may be assigned to the post from time to time by the

Senior Research Officer

The position will require flexibility regarding working hours.

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Considerable travelling and residing in locations across both Northern Ireland and the

Republic of Ireland, whilst planning and overseeing site works and conducting field work

in all weather conditions.

Note: The above attempts to outline in a broad sense the range of duties associated with the

Research Officer post. However other duties may arise as the requirements of the project

and our stakeholders change over time.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Experience and Qualifications

Skills:

Essential:

• Ability to communicate effectively, with the team and external agencies

• Ability to work as part of a team e.g. punctuality, flexible approach to duties

• Ability to work unsupervised for periods of time

• Commitment and self-motivation

• Excellent oral, written and numeracy skills

• Takes a proactive approach towards development of self and others

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to spot errors and question

information received

• Honest and trustworthy

• Acts with integrity at all times

• Customer service skills

• Previous outdoor experience

Experience / Qualifications:

Essential:

• A primary degree in relevant area (e.g. fluvial geography, ecology,

civil/environmental engineering). • Circa 5 years’ experience in working at a professional level in relevant area • Project management experience – personnel; funds; tendering; work flows;

timelines • Demonstrable ‘cross-over’ skills in interface area of river

ecology/hydromorphology/civil engineering • Demonstrable experience in data processing and analysis and in use of

statistical packages • Demonstrable experience of a high level of proficiency with GIS- and database

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software • Demonstrable self-motivation and flexibility • Demonstrable presentation skills, development and delivery of training • Demonstrable capacity to network with personnel in other public authorities and

the voluntary sector • Demonstrable experience in report writing, scientific writing for peer-review

journals etc. • Full driving licence valid in the state

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification in fluvial geomorphology; • Project management experience in the relevant area of this post – instream and

riparian works on rivers; • Interface experience of ecology – fluvial processes

Remuneration and benefits

SALARY

Research Officer, appointments will be made at the first point of the scale

(01.09.19):

€35,151, €36,883, €38,941, €40,865, €43,630, €45,926, €47,801, €49,619, €53,738,

€55,689, €57,745, €59,797, €61,839, €63,908, €65,426 (LSI 1), €67,575 (LSI2)

Candidates should note that salary will not be subject to negotiation and the rate

of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay

policy. New entrants to the public sector will start on point 1 subject to Haddington

Road Agreement and subsequent Government Agreements.

TENURE

Appointment to this position will be on a specified purpose contract basis, initially one

year.

Applications

Applications, (a cover letter and up to date Curriculum Vitae) should be sent to:

recruitment@fisheriesireland.ie by 5pm on 27th November 2019.

The term CCRO19 should appear in your application email subject line.

All enquiries to recruitment@fisheriesireland.ie

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Late applications will not be processed.

Short listing will be based on information provided in the Cover Letter and CV

Canvassing will disqualify

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Job Description

TITLE OF POSITION:

RESEARCH OFFICER – Brown Trout Research Programme

GRADE / LEVEL:

Research Officer

REPORTING TO:

Senior Research Officer

LOCATION:

Citywest

Purpose

The Research officer will be a member of IFI’s Lakes and Rivers team. He/she will be

responsible for leading a scientific research programme on brown trout (or other

species if necessary). The successful candidate will have demonstrated an

excellence in planning and execution of applied scientific studies in field situations.

The work will involve both desk and field investigations. The successful candidate will

have academic and practical experience of fisheries science and will also have

experience conducting common fisheries related analyses.

Responsibilities of the Post

Main duties will include:

• Day to day delivery of the project under the supervision of the senior research

officer.

• Working with the Senior Research Officer to develop a comprehensive and

innovative research programme for brown trout in Ireland.

Management

• Supervise staff when required.

• Manage staff and monitor staff performance when required.

• Completion of Performance reviews for all direct reports when required.

• Active involvement in recruitment campaigns when required.

• Tendering and procurement of equipment.

• Provision of task schedules for all survey work.

• Provision of on the job training to the team when necessary.

• Compile standard operating procedures (SOPs) for any new work activities.

Research

• Must have a vision for the future of brown trout research in Ireland.

• Review IFI literature, existing processed IFI datasets and archival data in

relation to brown trout (desk studies).

• Review advancements in brown trout research internationally, e.g. in relation

to various pressures in rivers and lakes, e.g. climate change.

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Data Collection Responsibilities

➢ Day to day delivery of the programme under the supervision of the Senior

Research Officer or other line manager as deemed necessary.

➢ Work closely with the SRO to ensure agreed deadlines are reached.

➢ Work independently in the field and with the support of other IFI staff when

required.

➢ Collect data on the distribution, biology and ecology of fish populations in

selected waterbodies (including abundance, composition and age structure)

at appropriate times, with a specific focus on brown trout.

➢ Use new technologies where appropriate to support the programme.

Data Processing

➢ Present data in GIS compatible format.

➢ Maintain raw data and all other records in a clear concise manner and in line

with IFI’s database structure.

➢ Process and collate scale, otolith and opercular bone samples to provide

information on age profile and growth rates of fish species.

➢ Undertake processing of all sample material.

Data analysis

➢ Undertake data processing and analysis (common fisheries related analyses)

as necessary, including using relevant statistical and modelling techniques.

➢ Collate and input data into IFI databases and present data in report format as

required.

Reporting

➢ Maintain raw data and all other records in a clear concise format.

➢ Compile and maintain all records in a manner compatible with GIS.

➢ Contribute to the authorship of reports, management briefs and scientific

publications linked with the programme.

Communication Responsibilities

➢ Liaise closely with the SRO responsible for the Programme and other colleagues

in IFI.

➢ Liaise with other IFI staff working on related projects as required.

➢ Maintain close liaison with IFI operations staff when required.

➢ Liaise with external researchers and organisations as required.

➢ Liaise with fishery owners and leaseholders, angling clubs and other industry

sectors and attend/contribute to information meetings as required.

➢ Work closely with team members to ensure deadlines for projects are met and

work is completed.

Other Duties

• Carry out such duties as may be assigned to the post from time to time by the

Senior Research Officer

The position will require flexibility regarding working hours.

There may be considerable travelling and residing in locations across Ireland, whilst

conducting field work in all weather conditions. Travelling on a daily or weekly basis will

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be a requirement. Transport will be provided for field duties.

Note: The above attempts to outline in a broad sense the range of duties associated with the

Research Officer post. However other duties may arise as the requirements of the project

and our stakeholders change over time.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Experience and Qualifications

Skills:

Essential: • Ability to communicate effectively, with the team and external agencies.

• Ability to work as part of a team e.g. punctuality, flexible approach to duties .

• Ability to work unsupervised for periods of time.

• Commitment and self-motivation.

• Excellent oral, written and numeracy skills.

• A strong expertise in statistical analysis or modelling is required to be able to

support and produce documents, briefing papers, presentations, etc. • Takes a pro-active approach towards development of self and others.

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to spot errors and question

information received .

• Honest and trustworthy.

• Acts with integrity at all times.

• Customer service skills.

• Previous outdoor experience and field craft working in aquatic habitats.

Desirable:

• Experience in spatial modelling would be an advantage.

• Experience in radio telemetry or radiotracking.

Experience / Qualifications:

Essential:

• A relevant Diploma or Degree or equivalent

• Proficient in Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc. • Demonstrable experience of field survey and data collection in water / outdoors,

working outdoors in all weathers, e.g. electrofishing and various types of netting

• Experience in fish ageing

• Demonstrable project management experience • Demonstrable experience in data processing and analysis and in use of

statistical packages (e.g. R) • Demonstrable experience of a high level of proficiency with GIS, - and

database software • Demonstrable self-motivation and flexibility

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• Demonstrable presentation skills • Demonstrable capacity to network with personnel in other public authorities and

the voluntary sector • Demonstrable experience in report writing, scientific writing for peer-review

journals, etc. • Full driving licence valid in the state

Desirable:

• A relevant Honours Degree or equivalent (NFQ Level 8). • Postgraduate qualification in relevant area • Full EB driving licence

• Published at least two scientific papers as first author in a relevant scientific

field.

• Experience in spatial modelling and habitat mapping.

Remuneration and benefits

SALARY

Research Officer, appointments will be made at the first point of the scale:

(01.09.19):

€35,151, €36,883, €38,941, €40,865, €43,630, €45,926, €47,801, €49,619, €53,738,

€55,689, €57,745, €59,797, €61,839, €63,908, €65,426 (LSI 1), €67,575 (LSI2)

Candidates should note that salary will not be subject to negotiation and the rate

of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay

policy. New entrants to the public sector will start on point 1 subject to Haddington

Road Agreement and subsequent Government Agreements.

TENURE

Appointment to this position will be on a specified purpose contract basis. .

Applications

Applications, (a cover letter and up to date Curriculum Vitae) should be sent to:

recruitment@fisheriesireland.ie by 5pm Wednesday 27th November 2019.

The term BTRO19 should appear in your application email subject line.

All enquiries to recruitment@fisheriesireland.ie

Late applications will not be processed.

Short listing will be based on information provided in the Cover Letter and CV

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Canvassing will disqualify

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Job Description

TITLE OF POSITION:

Research Officer – Environmental River Enhancement

Programme EREP

GRADE / LEVEL:

Research Officer

REPORTING TO:

Senior Research Officer

LOCATION:

Citywest

Purpose

This is a front-line leadership role and the successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in networking and communication skills as well as excellence in planning and execution of applied scientific studies in field situations. The successful candidate will have academic and practical experience of fluvial geomorphology and aquatic ecology.

Responsibilities of the Post

Main duties will include:

The Research Officer will:

• Day to day delivery of the Project under the supervision of the Senior Research Officer

• Liaise closely with the Senior Research Officer and supervise staff allocated to the project

• Work independently in the field and with the support of IFI staff and of other project staff when required

• Contribute to and oversee development of all core elements of the programme (admin, desk, field)

• Work with Senior Research officer to develop comprehensive programme of field surveys in line with available resources and In context of EU Directives (Habitats and Water Framework)

• Support prioritisation of habitats and scenarios where OPW works may facilitate improvement of Ecological Quality Ratios (EQRs) for fish and habitat

• Contribute to development of appropriate mitigation strategies for implementation in OPW’ maintenance work

• Support production of guidance documents on mitigation options and best practise for channel maintenance/biodiversity

• Contribute to applied studies supporting proposed works to be undertaken during 5-year programme period, examining hydromorphology options to facilitate improvement of channel EQR scores to ‘good’ status.

• Publication of scientific and management outputs

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Responsibilities (Continued)

• Oversee database storage of fisheries and habitat material (archival and new) for the purpose of interrogation and prioritising fisheries and habitat management

• Identification of appropriate monitoring strategies to assess water body status for Water Framework Directive (WFD) quality elements, primarily for fish and hydromorphology

• Implementation of monitoring programme to assess level of success of various instream and riparian measures implemented, to include pre- and post- works assessments Data Processing & Reporting Responsibilities

• Review all literature and existing data sets in relation to the programme

• Assist in reviewing existing data sets for development of organizational database

• Use of relevant statistical analysis to query data

• GIS-linkage of all data and use of GIS for mapping and interrogation

• Compile reports to support the research carried out

• Contribute to the authorship of reports, management briefs and scientific publications linked with the project

Communication Responsibilities

• Maintain close liaison with relevant staff of IFI both in R&D and in relevant RBDs • Liaise with relevant 3rd parties e.g. National Parks and Wildlife Service and other groups

as required

• Ensure deadlines for the projects are met and work is carried out

Other Duties • Carry out such duties as may be assigned to the post from time to time by the Senior

Research Officer The position will require flexibility regarding working hours. Considerable travelling and residing in locations across Ireland, whilst conducting field work in all weather conditions.

Note: The above attempts to outline in a broad sense the range of duties associated with the Research Officer post. However other duties may arise as the requirements of the project and our stakeholders change over time.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Experience and Qualifications

Skills:

Essential: • Ability to communicate effectively, with the team and external agencies • Ability to work as part of a team e.g. punctuality, flexible approach to duties • Ability to work unsupervised for periods of time • Commitment and self-motivation • Excellent oral, written and numeracy skills • Takes a pro active approach towards development of self and others • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to spot errors and question information

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received • Honest and trustworthy • Acts with integrity at all times • Customer service skills • Previous outdoor experience

Experience / Qualifications:

Essential:

• A primary degree in relevant area (e.g. aquatic ecology, fisheries, fluvial geography).

• Circa 5 years’ experience in working at a professional level in relevant area

• Project management experience – personnel; funds; work flows; timelines

• Demonstrable ‘cross-over’ skills in interface area of river ecology/hydromorphology/engineering

• Demonstrable experience of field survey and data collection in water / outdoors

• Demonstrable experience in data processing and analysis and in use of statistical packages

• Demonstrable experience of a high level of proficiency with GIS- and database software

• Demonstrable self-motivation and flexibility

• Demonstrable presentation skills, development and delivery of training

• Demonstrable capacity to network with personnel in other public authorities and the voluntary sector

• Demonstrable experience in report writing, scientific writing for peer-review journals etc.

• Full driving licence valid in the state

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification in relevant area e.g. fluvial geomorphology; specific aquatic ecology topic(s)

• Desk- and field experience in the hydromorphology / fluvial geomorphology area;

• Desk- and field experience in riverine fisheries

Remuneration and benefits

SALARY

Research Officer, appointments will be made at the first point of the scale:

(01.09.19):

€35,151, €36,883, €38,941, €40,865, €43,630, €45,926, €47,801, €49,619, €53,738,

€55,689, €57,745, €59,797, €61,839, €63,908, €65,426 (LSI 1), €67,575 (LSI2)

Candidates should note that salary will not be subject to negotiation and the rate of

remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay

policy. New entrants to the public sector will start on point 1 subject to Haddington

Road Agreement and subsequent Government Agreements.

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TENURE

Appointment to this position will be on a specified purpose contract.

Applications

Applications, (a cover letter and up to date Curriculum Vitae) should be sent to:

recruitment@fisheriesireland.ie by 5pm Wednesday 27th November 2019.

The term EREP19 should appear in your application email subject line.

All enquiries to recruitment@fisheriesireland.ie

Late applications will not be processed.

Short listing will be based on information provided in the Cover Letter and CV

Canvassing will disqualify

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Aquaculture Manager @ Edenworks Company description Edenworks designs and operates the next generation of aquaponic farms. We grow greens and seafood at our R&D facility in East Williamsburg, and will be growing to a larger facility in 2020. The new facility will be in Brooklyn. Our goal is to make sustainable greens and seafood as accessible as conventionally grown product is today, all across the US. Job Description We are looking for a person to help us operate our indoor controlled environment farm and recirculating aquaculture system starting in October. The Aquaculture Manager will be responsible for operating and maintaining a 10,000 gallon Hybrid Striped Bass RAS at our HQ Farm to be built in 2020. While this may be a relatively small scale in the RAS industry, this will be a pivotal period of development as we will write and execute key SOPs (feeding, grading, harvesting) to achieve our desired FCR and Costs of Goods Sold before we expand to a much larger facility in late 2021. A successful candidate will be able to handle all fish husbandry, from nursery to harvest, as well as train and delegate farmers that do not necessarily have aquaculture experience to do so as well. The candidates looking to fill our Aquaculture Manager position are active, detail oriented, clean, able to adapt to evolving farm conditions, and find pride in providing wholesome nutritious food to the New York City community. Responsibilities

● Manage operation of state-of-the-art Recirculating Aquaculture System ● Direct team members in aquaculture operations and cleaning ● Maintain high levels of food safety and animal welfare, following and developing

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) protocols.

● Manage the delivery process, which includes invoicing, preparing produce for delivery, and coordinating with our delivery team.

● Analyze water chemistry to manage nutrient levels and balance water quality ● Care for fish from early life to harvest, track their growth, and monitor changing

environmental conditions ● Monitor the farm for diseases and pests utilizing Integrated Pest Management practices ● Manage facility level inventory and supply chains for farming and aquaculture operations ● Conduct general maintenance, system operation, and minor repairs to keep operations

running smoothly ● Assist in horticulture operations including seeding, harvesting, washing, packaging, and

post-harvest cleaning when needed. Requirements

● Lift, carry, push, or pull weights up to 50 pounds ● Comfortable with handling fish, agricultural materials, and getting dirty ● Physically fit and able, reliable, detail-oriented, organized, hard-working, self-motivated

● Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, can work effectively as part of a team

● Able to take direction and ownership of delegated tasks ● Stand for 8 hour shifts and engage in repetitive activities such as bending and squatting ● Maintain high standards of hygiene to promote food safety ● Maintain a reliable form of transportation to and from the farm ● Direct experience monitoring and feeding fish ● Authorized to work in USA ● High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate ● 2+ years working at a RAS facility ● Proficiency with computer programs such as Slack, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office

Suite. Preferred Qualifications

● Degree or training in a relevant field such as Agriculture, Aquaculture, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental or Life Sciences, etc.

● Experience using and maintaining livestock growth charts ● Professional or academic experience around plants and/or animals ● Ability to build Mass Balance models

Position Details:

● This position is a full-time and 40 hours per week year-round. ● Monday through Friday 9am - 5pm with some weekend tasks (Edenworks team

members rotate for weekend coverage)