Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Senior Compliance Officer, the incumbent provides assistance with the conduct, monitoring and reporting of compliance, enforcement and related programmes, projects and activities to facilitate adherence to the Fisheries Act 2018, related legislation and regulations. The post also provides general support for the protection and conservation of the delicate Ecosystem from coastal to inland areas, including riverine systems. Additionally, there is the requirement to establish and maintain linkages between the fishing community and the Authority.
Key Responsibilities
Technical/Professional
- Conducts sea patrols, inspections and investigations as required;
- Conducts examination of beach patrols and fishing vessels, processing facilities, hotels, and restaurants;
- Monitors fishing activities, rivers, watersheds and coastal areas for illegal waste and compliance with Fisheries, Environmental and Health and Safety Laws;
- Undertakes inspections of processing facilities, hotels, restaurants or boats during closed seasons;
- Inspects gears and fishing boats to ensure compliance with licensing and registration;
- Undertakes seizures of equipment, gear or fish species found in contravention of the Fisheries Laws;
- Apprehends perpetrators who use illegal fishing practices or gears;
- Attends Court proceedings on behalf of the Authority;
- Performs other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
Core:
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Good people management and interpersonal skills
- Good time management and organizing skills
- Ability to act strategically, quickly and decisively
- Tact and diplomacy
- Integrity, honesty and confidentiality
Technical:
- Knowledge of the Fisheries Act 2018 and related legislation, policies, and guidelines
- Knowledge of national, regional and international fisheries laws and protocols
- Knowledge of Public Sector laws and regulations
- Knowledge of compliance and enforcement strategies and techniques
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Associate Degree in Natural/Social Sciences or a related field;
OR
- Diploma in Natural/Social Sciences or a related field;
- Two (2) years’ experience in a comparable working environment.
Special Conditions Associated with the Job
- Position involves extensive fieldwork including visiting fishing beaches, fish landing sites and aquaculture farms, island wide;
- May occasionally be exposed to situations where personal safety and security may be at risk;
- May occasionally be required to work on weekends;
- Exposure to hostile clientele and working in volatile communities.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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