Tree Inspector Officer

Job Description

Following the recent Future Council Review, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Tree InspectorOfficer to complement the council’s Tree Team in delivering an effective and efficient Arboricultural service offer for Neighbourhood Services. You will be working on a full time, permanent basis and in return will receive a competitive salary of £24,313 - £26,999 per annum. As an employee of the Council you will enjoy: - A fine location, in a vibrant town, rich in culture, with extensive green belt bordering on the Peak District, yet close to the M1 and within easy travelling distance of the major centres of Sheffield and Leeds.- Excellent conditions of employment with a fair employer, which promotes work life balance, flexible working and a defined benefit pension.- A state of the art office environmentThe Tree Inspector Officer role:You will report to the Assistant Service Manager (Specialisms and Arbor) and will carry-out a full range of Arboricultural inspections, condition surveys and assessments of trees administered by our key stakeholders, ensuring the Councils legal obligations with regards to trees are met.Key responsibilities of our Tree Inspector Officer:- Lead on the continuing development, maintenance and updating of the asset management plan and associated systems in relation to the Council’s tree stock.- Ensure the Council’s statutory duties are fulfilled and that performance against key indicator is managed.- Work seamlessly as part of a specialised team within agreed procedures to deliver a service to a professional standard.- Responsible for ensuring the scheduled safety and service inspections are programmed and undertaken in line with the Tree Risk Management Framework and relevant legislation.- Carry out detailed on-site surveys and inspections which may include the need to use climbing equipment where considered necessary.- Responsible for the management of any present or developing issues noted whilst on site and to ensure any safety essential mitigating actions and control measures are implemented.- Provide professional Arboricultural advice and guidance where required.- Responsible for investigations and preparing reports on a wide range of Arboricultural issues.- Use ICT solutions to support the delivery of existing and developing services.- Support performance management and carry out data analysis and interpretation, promoting quality service delivery and continuous improvement.- To be customer focussed and deal with exchanges of information in a polite, courteous and positive manner.- The use of modern surveying techniques and of data-capture technology will be an essential part of the role.- The role will require the Tree Inspector to travel to all parts of the borough in all weathers.What we’re looking for in our ideal Tree Inspector Officer:- Professional Tree Survey and Inspections CLMC58X qualification or equivalent- Willingness to undertake the Councils internal Leadership Programme- Valid UK Driving Licence which allows driving of vehicles up to Cat B or B+E- Experience of working as an individual or as part of a team- Relevant experience within an appropriate service- Experience of working to and meeting strict deadlines- Experience of dealing with conflicting demands and dealing with a range of audiences- Experience of working in the grounds maintenance environment and carrying out respective duties- Knowledge of best practice in arboriculture and legislation affecting the provision of arboriculture management- An understanding of electronic data collection and processing Geographic Information system.- Ability to handle and process manual and computerised information.- To have the necessary specialist skills and abilities to undertake the required Arboricultural duties.- Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats with members of the public, other employees and external organisations.Closing date: 24/07/2020If you feel you have the necessary skills and abilities for our Tree Inspector Officer, we would very much welcome your application so please click ‘Apply’ today!