Fisheries Inspector

Aliases: Fisheries Sub-Inspector

Industry/Sector(s): Agriculture

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Fisheries Inspector is expected to perform include:

Supervising and monitoring the staff engaged in fish collection, sale, curing and demonstration centres
Demonstrating proper methods of fish culture and storing to public
Supervising sale of fish and proper maintenance of fish curing yards
Issuing licences to Fishermen for fishing in state waters (including back waters)
Conducting regular patrol to prevent illicit fishing
Surveying the area under jurisdiction for fish breeding, stocking, etc.
Assessing potentiality of water area
Executing development schemes such as mechanization of fishing crafts, financial assistance to Fishermen, training of Fishermen, etc.
Arranging for chemical ingredients necessary for fish culture in ponds, tanks, rivers, etc.
Arranging for supply and transport of fish seed and fingerlings to Fishermen
Performing other official duties such as collection of revenue, sending reports for publication in gazette, etc.
Listening to grievances of Fishermen and taking necessary measures

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

It is a field job
Work from home is not available
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Supervising Fish Overseer and Fieldsmen is required
Local travelling is part of the job

Working hours

Working hours are 9 hours daily for 6 days a week
Overtime is common
Shift system is available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ²

Minimum – Preferably MFSc

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of every aspect of fish farming, culturing and storing
Knowledge of using and maintaining fishing tools and equipment
Skilled in different fishing methods
Knowledge of safety standards and hygiene practices while fish farming
Knowledge of fish bait, fish culturing, breeding, etc.
Knowledge of packaging, preserving and transporting the fish
Knowledge of the latest developments in fishing techniques and methods
Proficient in basic arithmetic
Efficient in the application and promotion of ethical fishing practices

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ²

Specialization in aquaculture or fish genetics and breeding

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

ICAR - Central Institute of Fisheries Technology across India
ICAR - Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute across India
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS)

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Movement to other occupations

↑

Fisheries Inspector

↑

Fish Overseer → Yard Officer

↑

Fieldman, Fish

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For candidate with experience - Rs 9,000 to Rs 35,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Not required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁵

Government aquaculture farms
Quality central labs
Fish processing industries
Aquaculture farms
Aquaculture hatcheries

KEYWORDS

Fisheries Officer
Fisheries Sub-Inspector

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	6224.0600	Fisheries Inspector
ISCO 2008	6224	Hunters and Trappers
NIC 2008	84230	Public order and safety activities
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	1 National Classification of Occupations – Fish Overseer
2	http://www.freshershome.com/jobs/detail/agriculture-dairy/92791?action=search
3	4 Annual Report, Department Of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries (2012-2013)
4	http://entrance-exam.net/salaries-after-master-of-fisheries-science
5	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishing_in_India

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