Job Description
Post Title: Forestry Officer
Location: Inverness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term - 2 Years (With Possibility of Extension)
Salary: £38, - £41, p.a.
Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.
Contact Person: Andrew Puls E-mail:
Job Purpose: You will provide forestry advice to the planning service and developers to secure the best outcomes for trees, woodland and forestry in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and guidance. You will provide advice on a range of development proposals affecting trees and woodland impacted by development, with a focus on major and national developments.
As part of a wider team you will contribute to designating and managing Tree Preservation Orders, developing policy and assisting in preparing responses to local and national consultations as required. You will also respond to enquiries relating to trees and forestry from Council services, elected Members, developers and the public.
Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact Business Support, T: (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.
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The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.
As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.
Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Requirements
1. A recognised qualification to degree level in arboriculture, forestry, environmental science or a related discipline.
2. Practical experience of working on planning and related tree, woodland and forestry casework and proven ability to take a proportionate and balanced view on tree, woodland and forestry matters and competing interests in a planning
3. A full UK driving licence or access to transport