Job Description
Are you looking for a marine-based role where you can make a real difference by ensuring standards in the fishing industry?
The Scottish Government Marine Directorate is looking for four Operations Officers to join the Marine Directorate, which is responsible for deterring and detecting illegal activities through effective compliance and enforcement arrangements. The roles will be based in Peterhead (nightshift), UKFMC (Edinburgh), and 2 positions in Scrabster.
As warranted officers (following satisfactory completion of the first 9 months' service and 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 with Marine Licensing Regulations, ensuring quality standards and protecting Scotland’s marine environment.
Due to the remote locations of landing ports, a considerable amount of driving is involved; therefore, a valid driving licence that enables the candidate to drive in the UK is required. You should note that this role includes carrying out visits to various types of establishments in all weather conditions, therefore a willingness to carry out these visits is a prerequisite for the posts.
Further vacancies throughout our 18 coastal locations may arise throughout the next 12 months.
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.
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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.
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