Tree Officer needed in Halifax, £19.18ph
PAYE – Reference: 000A F700 / 1
Responsibilities
1. Process and assess applications for works to Protected Trees and also trees within Conservation Areas, making recommendations to senior officers and Planning Committee.
2. Advise other officers and occasionally elected members on the arboricultural implications of planning applications, pre-application enquiries and Local Plan allocations affecting trees.
3. Manage the making and review of Tree Preservation Orders.
4. Defend the decisions related to trees when they are subject to appeals.
5. Lead on enforcement activities resulting from unauthorised works to trees, including the preparation and presentation of evidence to the Magistrates Court.
6. Act as the first point of contact for the Forestry Commission when the Client is consulted on Felling License applications.
7. Visiting sites and undertake site inspections.
This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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