Agri-Environment Officers (6 positions)
by admin - May 3rd, 2023.Filed under: Agriculture, Botany, Communications, Contract, Ecology, Environmental Education, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Flexibility, Full-time, Habitat Surveys, Hydrology, Zoology.
Employer: South Kerry Development Partnership CLG
Location: Kerry/West Cork
Job Type: Full-time
Duration: 12 months (with possible extension to 24 months)
Salary: €43,254 – 49,007
Closing Date: 5:00 pm 17th May 2023
South Kerry Development Partnership CLG wishes to recruit six Agri-Environment Officers for the Kerry/West Cork ACRES Cooperation Project.
The ACRES Agri-Environment Officers will support the rollout and implementation of the Cooperation approach of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) in the designated West Cork and Kerry areas. Key duties of the officers will include, liaising with Kerry West Cork ACRES Project Team, farmers & farm advisors for the creation of ‘Farm Sustainability Plans’ (annual work plans) for participant farmers on commonages, carrying out results-based habitat assessments, acting as the main point of contact for landowners/farmers & the Project Team, carrying out mapping of habitats for baseline data if required, supporting the delivery of training to farmers and farm advisors, carrying out verification checks & providing support and advice to farmers and farm advisors as required.
Applicants must possess:
A recognised third level qualification, minimum level 8 (Degree), in the National Framework of Qualifications, in a subject relevant to Agriculture, Ecology, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Earth/Natural Sciences, Zoology, Botany, Wildlife Biology, Hydrology or Natural Resources Management.
And:
Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a role relating to environmental management/agricultural management;
Have strong farmland & upland habitat ID skills, including indicator species, demonstrated understanding of their ecology and management;
The positions are full time (37.5 hours per week) and will be based at one of the 4 regional offices throughout the Co-operation area (West Cork, West Kerry, Beaufort & Kenmare) with the possibility of hybrid working arrangements. The contract period will run for 12 months & may be extended for a further 12-month period there-after, subject to continuing funding.
The salary scale for the position will be €43,254 to €49,007 per annum with start point dependent upon qualifications & experience.
Full particulars of the position are available from South Kerry Development Partnership CLG, West Library Place, Killorglin, Co. Kerry.
Contact Tracy Moriarty
Telephone 066 9761615, email info@skdp.net
Application:
Please forward a full CV and letter of application to:
Noel Spillane, Chief Executive Officer, South Kerry Development Partnership CLG,
Library Place, Killorglin Co. Kerry
not later than 5:00 p.m. on 17th May 2023
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South Kerry Development Partnership CLG is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acknowledges the assistance of the Dept. OF Agriculture, Food & the Marine in supporting this post.