Job Introduction
We are looking for an Arboricultural Officer to join and support our Environment and Countryside Service. You will play a pivotal role in the management and conservation of trees within the county, focusing on Country Parks and the Public Rights of Way network. You will be responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and sustainability of our tree assets, contributing to the overall enhancement of our public spaces.
Main Responsibility
Main responsibilities will include delivering:
- A specialist customer focused arboricultural advice service
- Surveying, managing and maintaining the tree inventory database
- Advising on the management of our tree stock
- Specifying and contracting works
The Ideal Candidate
You will :
- hold arboricultural and professional tree inspection qualifications
- have a sound knowledge and understanding of the legal, strategic and operational requirements to ensure the safe and sustainable management of trees in the public realm
- understand wider environmental policy and legislation to inform your decision-making.
- have an organised and flexible approach, analytical skills and effective interpersonal skills which will ensure you work efficiently with colleagues across Environment & Countryside to support positive management of our tree assets.
Provisional interview date: 4th September 2024
For an informal discussion, please contact sarah.bentley@staffordshire.gov.uk or tim.cleary@staffordshire.gov.uk
“We’re happy to talk flexible working”
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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