Fisheries Policy Officer | Referentin / Referent (w/m/d) für Fischerei

Job Summary

This role within the State Office for the Environment in Mainz focuses on the biological monitoring and management of fish populations in line with EU and national water directives. As a Fisheries Policy Officer, you will be responsible for conducting statewide monitoring programs, updating species catalogs for fish, mussels, and crayfish, and contributing to the Eel Management Plan for the Rhine. Your day-to-day will involve evaluating hydromorphological conditions, managing data collection contracts, and collaborating with national and international committees to restore ecological connectivity in waterways. The position is ideal for experts in aquatic ecology who enjoy a mix of technical assessment and administrative governance. This permanent role offers a stable public service career with flexible working hours, mobile work options, and a collaborative environment dedicated to environmental protection and water resource management in Rhineland-Palatinate.