1001-345 / 381 / 426 HMP Project Support (3 positions) - B grade - March 2024

To carry out control of mink in support of a project set up and funded by NatureScot. The project aims to eradicate American mink (Neovision vision) from the spectacular landscapes of the Outer Hebrides.

To trap and humanely despatch American Mink (also rats and potentially ferrets) on the Isles of Uist using both Spring traps and live capture cage traps. This work can involve working in extremely remote areas accessed by boat.,

• To control mink, by trapping in North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist, Outer Hebrides


• To record contacts with officials and the public, in relation to this work


• To maintain accurate records of mink trapping operations


• To use trained dogs to locate field sign and mink den sites


• To maintain a high level of personal responsibility in dealing sensitively and humanely with control operations


• As travelling is an integral part of this role, you must have a valid driving license, or be able to call upon suitable means of transport


Finally, please note that the nature of this role can involve walking over moorland of between 8-20 kilometres per day., Whether working at home or in an office, or travelling to meetings and site visits, as a NatureScot you will contribute to our Net Zero plan, for example through positive carbon travel choices.


• As this role will involve working in rough terrain and inclement weather conditions the post holder must have a significant level of physical fitness


• Driving licence or other means of transport


• Wildlife Management


• Relevant Experience


• Experience of using working dogs


• Experience in using Live Capture and Kill Traps


• Boat Handling experience


• Experience of working in an INNS eradication Project


• Experience of working with firearms


• Working with the public


• Knowledge of the local area and its natural history


• Communication Skills


• Time Management


Prerequisites Required

• Proof of right to work in UK


• To undertake a Disclosure Scotland application.


• Although Gaelic language is not a prerequisite it is a desirable skill in support of our commitment to our Gaelic Language Plan
  
  NatureScot offers some great benefits to reward and support you whilst you are working for us. Our benefits package includes the civil service pension scheme, a generous holiday leave allowance plus flexi time, and employee discount scheme. Visit the NatureScot website for further details.