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Title | River Officer |
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Job Specification for River Officer
Introduction The River Dee is one of the four principal salmon rivers in Scotland. Rising in the Cairngorm Mountains and flowing east through heather moorland, forests and farmland to the City of Aberdeen and the North sea, the Dee is the most pristine large river in Britain. The Dee contains stocks of Atlantic salmon, trout, lamprey and eel, plus an array of introduced species; however it is the salmon for which the river is famous. It has been designated as a Special Area of Conservation for Atlantic salmon, primarily due to the strength of the spring-running component of this species. The Dee District Salmon Fishery Board is the statutory body tasked with protecting and enhancing stocks of salmon and sea trout across the district. This Board has been recognised as being at the forefront of fisheries management in Scotland with an established track record in innovative conservation and enhancement policies. The Board works closely with the River Dee Trust, a charitable body which provides scientific and education services to fisheries and the wider community throughout the catchment. The Trust will be the lead body on the work relating to the control and removal of invasive species within the catchment. 1. Reporting The River Officer will report in the first instance to the River Operations Manager although a component of the work will be managed through and reported on to the Trust Manager. The River Operations Manager has overall responsibility for the River Operations team and, along with the Trust Manager, reports to the River Director. 2. Duties The general duties of a River Officer are twofold and split evenly between:
3. Skills and Background Formal qualifications are not essential as experience is key to delivering this project successfully and in a timely manner. The post holder must demonstrate significant experience of working in an outdoor environment; evidence of working with people, especially volunteers; project management and good communication skills. They must also be able to organise their work and that of others and have a positive proactive attitude. The following qualities are essential:
The following qualities are desirable:
The successful candidate will need to satisfy requirements of the Disclosure Scotland Act as this post may involve working with children and vulnerable adults. 4. Equipment All staff will be adequately equipped to carry out their duties in a safe and efficient manner and should ensure equipment is kept in good working order. Any deficiencies in the equipment or its condition should be reported in the first instance to the River Operations Manager. 5. Hours and Place of Work The Dee District Salmon Fishery Board operates a 40 hour working week. The post holder must be prepared to work out with hours 9am to 5pm and in particular expect to work at weekends as required. No overtime will be paid unless by prior arrangement with the River Director. The place of work will nominally be the River Office although work will be carried out throughout the District. 6. Remuneration and Benefits The post will attract a salary in the region of £27,000 per annum from 1st January 2015. A pension scheme is open to all employees following a six month probationary period. A vehicle will be provided in connection with work duties. 7. Terms of Employment The terms of employment will be specified in an accompanying contract and staff handbook. Please note that this is currently a three year fixed term contract from January 2015 to December 2017.
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