UK: URBAN FORESTRY OFFICER

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Urban Forestry Officer

This vacancy is: Permanent

Salary: Grade H, £26,067 - £28,919 per annum

Location: Civic Centre

Closing Date: Thursday 15th May 2008

Description: URBAN FORESTRY OFFICER
Grade H £26,067 - £28,919 per annum
Post Number DP375
37 hours per week

Do you care about trees?
We do, that's why we are looking to fill this important post.

The Urban Forestry Officer is responsible for developing and implementing the Council's Urban Forestry Strategy, and aims to provide a strategic policy context to the planting and management of trees within the District. The duties also include assisting with Tree Preservation Orders, giving arboricultural advice in connection with Council trees, planning proposals and managing contracts/projects, which have an arboricultural component.

The successful applicant will need to be qualified to Degree/HND level in Arboriculture or an appropriate tree related discipline with proven post qualification experience of delivering a range of arboricultural services, preferably in a Local Government setting. In addition the successful applicant will have excellent verbal and written communication skills sufficient to write formal written reports and negotiate on tree management problems. Professional membership of an appropriate professional organisation such as the Arboricultural Association is essential, with experience of the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS).

Benefits also include subsidised Leisure Centre facilities, staff car parking and restaurant, along with an essential car user allowance (subject to annual review) and payment of one professional fee per annum.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Thursday 15th May 2008.
Interviews will be held on 12th June 2008

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