Tree and Woodland Officer
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- Thu 09 December 2021
- Updated on Sun 27 March 2022
Job location: Ards and North Down Borough
Salary: Scale SO2, SCP 26 - 28 £30,451 - £32,234 per annum
Hours: 36
Worktime: Monday - Friday. Hours to be confirmed.
Closing date: 29/12/2021
Employer: Ards and North Down Borough Council
Business: Local Government
Address: The Castle
Bangor
Postcode: BT20 4BT
Telephone: 0300 0133333
Email: recruit@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Website: www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Job Duties: Develop, review and implement the Council's Tree & Woodland Policy.Develop, identify, and promote the appreciation and enjoyment of tree and woodland assets and resource in all their aspects across the Borough.Ensure a customer focused approach by engaging with key stakeholders to identify and implement environmental and commercial measures and sustainable project solutions.
Qualifications / Experience: Arboriculture, Woodland Management, Conservation, Horticulture or similar. Achieved the Lantra Professional Tree Inspection Qualification or similar (refresher required if achieved within five years) or without this Qualification must obtain within 12 months of appointment. Applicants must be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have two year's experience in:Providing professional advice and guidance on Arboriculture Services or similar to Management. Writing and presenting technical reports to management. Engaging effectively with stakeholders including partners, community groups, volunteers and the public. Delivering successful outcomes and continuous improvement. Understanding of Health and Safety and undertaking practical risk assessments.Please refer to Council website for Job Description
Application Method: Apply online at www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
REF: ST 12386
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Other Information: Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council's GetGot system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible.