Assistant Ecologist
RSK Group
- Ireland
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Undertaking a broad range of breeding and wintering bird surveys, including species specific surveys (for waders, raptors and waterfowl) as well as general surveys (including vantage point and transect surveys); according to Best Practice Guidance, within time scales outlined;
- Using data tablets as well as survey forms in the field to produce high-quality field notes on standardised survey forms, including detailed and accurate mapping of data;
- Thoroughly reviewing (including peer-review) of data and mapping produced within the Inis Ecology Team;
- Assist in non-ornithological surveying as required, to include bats, other mammals, invertebrates, plants, habitats and other taxa and ecological groups;
- Drafting of baseline ecological reports, to include methodology and results with well-written text (in English) and data presented clearly using in-house formatting and styles;
- To ensure maximum flexibility and to reflect the Company's evolving needs, you may be asked to perform additional tasks that may be reasonably expected within your level of capability;
- Collate and store ecological data to specified guidelines to ensure safety of data.
- Promotion of RSK SHEQ expectations management and reporting
- Good team player, with the ability to work independently
- Enthusiasm, energy and drive to develop skills and deliver projects to the highest standard
- Ability to organise and prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.
- A methodical and organised personality.
- Monitor workloads to meet delivery targets and keep within budgeted timelines
- Happy to work outdoors and travel to survey sites.
- Organise, repair and maintain equipment as required.
- Adhere to Health & Safety requirements and take responsibility for own safe working practices.
- Good understanding of ecology.
- Experience of using GIS mapping tools (such as QGIS or ArcGIS) would be advantageous.
- Full clean EU drivers licence
- Appropriate membership of CIEEM (dependent on grade, or to have eligibility if not currently held).
- A knowledge of the relevant legislation and policies
- £Commensurate with experience
- Life Assurance
- Access to a pLatform of online benefits
- Regular training and development