From:
Annalisa Bianchessi [mailto:annalisab@ceredigion.gov.uk]
Sent: 24 December 2007 11:07
To: 'marmam@lists.uvic.ca'
Subject:
Details of a vacancy for the post of
Cardigan Bay SAC Officer in West Wales,
a.
Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation (SAC) is part of a
network of sites identified under the EU Habitats Directive, 1992.
A Management Scheme for the SAC was produced in 2000 and is
currently being reviewed and is out for public consultation. Further information
about the SAC can be viewed on the Cardigan Bay SAC web site (www.cardiganbaysac.org.uk).
The SAC is managed by the Cardigan Bay Relevant Authorities
Group[1] (i.e. those authorities
with specific responsibilities for the site). A Liaison Group has also
been established as a means of ensuring that the wider community can be
involved in management.
Ceredigion has two marine SACs, covering approximately 2/3
of inshore waters (the other SAC being the Penllyn a’r Sarnau SAC).
In addition, the County Council is developing an approach for the integrated
management of the coastal zone. In 2006 the Council opened a small marine
information centre on the harbour at New Quay, the
b.
Overall objectives of post
1.
To assist in the development,
maintenance and implementation of a management scheme and related activities of
the Cardigan SAC on behalf of the Relevant Authorities Group
2.
To provide a focal point for liaison
and consultation between the Relevant Authorities Group and statutory bodies,
interest groups and local communities.
3.
To provide information and
interpretation on all aspects of the SAC.
1.
To contribute to the development and
implementation of identified management actions within the revised management
scheme
2.
To keep the management scheme under
review and the management scheme document updated. This will include the
co-ordination of inputs, and collation and preparation of sections of the
document as required.
3.
To maintain and promote the liaison
framework established between the public, user groups, local communities, and
the Relevant Authorities Group.
4.
To organize and coordinate occasional
public consultations on all aspects of the SAC; analyse and report the
consultation responses to the Relevant Authorities Group.
5.
Provide information to the wider
public on the management scheme via the production of occasional
publications/press releases
6.
To carry out regular marine patrols
to raise awareness of appropriate behaviour at sea
7.
To assist with raising awareness of
appropriate behaviour at sea through the promotion of codes of conduct at the
8.
The maintenance of the Cardigan Bay
SAC website
9.
To liaise with other management and
monitoring/research groups, and establish or maintain effective working
relations with representatives of local and national agencies, authorities and
bodies as appropriate
10.
Assist the Relevant Authorities
Group with the identification of gaps in current knowledge and research needs.
11.
Contribute to the establishment and
management of scientific and administrative information systems for the SAC.
12.
Identify and contribute to the
development of appropriate protocols and strategies for monitoring the
effectiveness of the management scheme.
13.
Provide administrative and
secretarial support for the Relevant Authorities Group and Liaison Group.
14.
To contribute to the development of
Local Biodiversity Action marine habitats and species plans and their
implementation
d. Conditions
of employment
The Relevant Authority Group (SACRAG) will provide overall
direction to the work of the post-holder. The Countryside Council for
The post-holder will be located in the Conservation Team in
the Coast and Countryside Section of Ceredigion County Council at Penmorfa in
Aberaeron and at the
e. Post Requirements
Education:
·
Degree or equivalent in an appropriate
environmental science or discipline
·
Qualifications in a marine science
would be an advantage, but not essential.
Experience:
·
A background in the management,
regulation or study of maritime operations would be an advantage.
·
Experience in environmental
management (not necessarily marine) especially managing public use would be an
advantage.
·
Mature and self-reliant; able to
work on own initiative
·
Proven ability to work to timetables
and target dates.
Essential Skills / Competencies:
·
Advanced RYA Power boat
qualification. (Training will be provided where necessary)
·
Comfortable dealing with the public
and with conflict management.
·
Excellent interpersonal,
communication and organizational skills.
·
Good writing skills and ability to
collate summarise and present complex issues to a wide range of individuals and
organisations.
·
Computer literacy essential
(especially in use of databases); familiarity with Geographical Information
Systems (GIS) an advantage.
·
Experience in, or knowledge of, a range
of interpretation techniques/methods
·
Current full
·
Working knowledge of relevant legislation (in particular
the EU Habitats and Species Directives, and
·
A knowledge of Welsh would be an
advantage
f.
Additional
information
Interviews will be held on February 1st with a
view to the post holder commencing duties at the earliest opportunity after
that date. For an informal discussion, contact
This
post is supported by Countryside Council for Wales and other Relevant
Authorities
________________________
Conservation Management Officer
Neuadd Cyngor Ceredigion / Ceredigion County Council
Penmorfa
Aberaeron SA46 0PA
Ph. +44 (0) 1545572142
[1] The Relevant Authorities
Group comprises - Ceredigion County Council; the Countryside Council for