NESBReC Habitat Surveyor - ABS41233

Job Description

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An opportunity has become available for a seasonal Habitat Surveyor post to carry out Integrated Habitat System (IHS) survey in Aberdeenshire for the North East Scotland Biological Records Centre (NESBReC) which is part of Aberdeenshire Council.

Working predominantly outdoors during May–October 2024, you will have excellent botanical knowledge and field identification skills. ;Surveying will use the Integrated Habitat System and GPS enabled hand-held PCs for data capture in the field. Knowledge of habitat surveying at least to Phase 1 Habitat Survey level is required and previous IHS experience is preferable. Ecological, biological or botanical qualification or significant relevant experience necessary. You must be enthusiastic, adaptable, able to travel throughout Aberdeenshire, be happy to carry out lone working in a variety of terrain and in all weathers. Physical effort and stamina is required to undertake survey work. You will report to the NESBReC Co-ordinator and download/upload of data will occur regularly via Microsoft Teams.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation

Hours of work: This fixed term contract would be to deliver 63 days of survey work during May-October 2024. One working day is 7.25 hours excluding lunch break.

There is flexibility in the work pattern to suit the employee with possible patterns being: 21.75 hours per week (part-time, 3 days per week); or 29 hours per week (part-time, 4 days per week): or 36.25 hours per week (full-time 5 days per week). Working days for the post will be during the period Monday-Friday with no capacity for weekend working.

The start date would be around Monday 27th May 2024, to be confirmed at interview.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 May 2024. Interviews are expected to be held on 20th May 2025

It is a material condition of employment for these posts that the employee holds a current full driving licence and has access to a vehicle, whenever required, in order to undertake the full range of duties of the post. As such, these posts are designated as an authorised car user and will be entitled to receive mileage payments.

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

Informal enquiries to Glenn Roberts (NESBReC Co-Ordinator) – phone or email glenn.roberts@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Requirements

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