Senior Tree Officers (2 Roles)
One role based at Cannock. One role based at Stafford
Grade I: £41,771 - £46,142 per annum (pay award pending)
Role Numbers: DP372 and DP375
Permanent – 37 Hours per week
Benefits to you
* Standby Payment (current standby payment is £150.43 per 7-day standby period, pay award pending)
* Essential Car User Allowance
* Payment of One Professional Fee per Annum
* Corporate Management Training
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service
* Flexitime scheme to support work–life balance
* Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Free Car Parking
With over 1300 TPOs, 45 Conservation Areas, and 80,000 trees covering an area of 261 square miles, we have a unique opportunity for tree professionals in a number of roles. Successful candidates will be able to stamp their own mark on this new shared service between Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils. We are looking for passionate and ambitious officers to drive this service forward and you will already have some experience of tree management in some of the disciplines in the role.
This area combines rural and urban environments with areas of nature conservation, SSSIs and Local Nature Reserves all set against the Cannock Chase National Landscape offering challenging work in a beautiful setting. We are looking for some exceptional candidates who want to make a difference for our residents and treescape.
Already a skilled practitioner in tree management you will hold a minimum Level 4 Arboricultural qualification preferably at extended Diploma or Diploma level. ABC Level 4 Certificate in arboriculture is acceptable with a commitment to work towards the Diploma.
Experienced in day-to-day management of community trees and contractors you will have a good understanding of TPOs and Conservation Area management - although training will be given if you have not done this aspect of tree management. You will ideally have post qualification experience of tree inspection and producing work specifications preferably using ICT systems such as Ezytreev or Arbotrack.
In addition, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills being able to communicate clearly and effectively face to face, by telephone or other means, whilst demonstrating courtesy and tact in dealing with a wide range of people.
Possession of a valid full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is an essential requirement.
These roles will be subject to a Basic DBS Disclosure.
Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils are Equal Opportunities Employers
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