Job Description

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.

The Scottish Government Marine Directorate is looking for two Operations Officers to join the Marine Directorate. The directorate is responsible for deterring and detecting illegal activities through effective compliance and enforcement arrangements. The roles will be based in Peterhead and Fraserburgh.

As warranted officers (following satisfactory completion of our BSFO training programme), you will undertake inspections of documentation, equipment and catches and provide guidance, advice and information to fishing industry contacts. You will work as part of a team to investigate compliance of Marine Licensing Regulations, ensuring quality standards and protecting Scotland’s marine environment.

Responsibilities

• The inspection of documentation, fishing gear and/or catches for compliance with conservation, quota management and marketing regulations,
• Analysis of Master’s daily electronic logbook information.
• analysis of vessel’s transmissions via Vessel Monitoring Systems,
• Providing guidance, advice and information to the fishing industry,
• Officers based at our coastal locations may conduct inspections onshore in factories and on-board fishing vessels whilst in harbour. Inspections of fish and documentation are conducted at the premises of fish buyers and sellers as well as in vehicles used to transport fisheries products. Inspections are conducted 24/7 in-line with the operations of the industry and officers can expect to undertake some of their duties in unsocial hours and at weekends;
• Investigating offences against Scottish, UK, EU and International Fisheries Regulations, and being responsible for compiling and submitting prosecution reports to The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, which may ultimately lead to the criminal prosecution of offenders.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence which enables you to drive in the UK - please indicate in your personal statement that you meet this requirement.

Flexible Working Allowance

Officers will qualify for either a shift allowance or flexible working allowance.

• Fraserburgh - Flexible Working – (currently £4224.4)
• Peterhead – shift working day/back shift 12.5%
• Peterhead – shift Working night shift 21%

Working pattern

This role is a permanent level transfer position.

How to Apply

Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B1 employees.

Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Selection Process

All candidates will be invited to an informal discussion with the Hiring Manager.

Informal discussion dates tbc.

Further Information

If you have specific questions about the role, please contact Frank.Higgins@gov.scot

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