Trees and Landscaping Officer
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- This role involves providing a professional arboricultural advisory service for the Council. Responsibilities include determining Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) assessing tree works applications enforcing tree-related legislation and supporting environmental and landscape projects. The position is crucial for ensuring compliance with relevant laws and promoting best practices in tree care and management.
- Provide professional advice on arboriculture issues to officers Members developers and the public.
- Conduct tree inspections and site visits; prepare health and condition reports.
- Create new Tree Preservation Orders and amend/renew existing ones.
- Assess applications and notifications for works on preserved trees and trees in Conservation Areas.
- Address complaints under High Hedges legislation (Anti-Social Behaviour Act Part 8).
- Represent the Council at appeals related to tree matters including preparing reports and attending hearings.
- Investigate unauthorized works and recommend enforcement actions.
- Thorough understanding of TPO Conservation Area High Hedge legislation and related procedures.
- Detailed knowledge of tree and landscape principles practice and law.
- Experience providing technical advice on arboriculture to varied audiences.
- Experience preparing tree and landscape policy documents and guidance notes.
- Arboriculture qualification or working towards (e.g. QCF Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture or equivalent).
- Working hours: 37 hours per week
- Hybrid: 1 day in the office
- Duration of assignment: 12 weeks (potential to extend)
- Location: Municipal Offices Kettering
Required Skills:
To provide a professional arboricultural advisory service for Council including determining Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) assessing tree works applications enforcing tree-related legislation and supporting environmental and landscape projects. The role ensures compliance with relevant laws and promotes best practice in tree care and management
Required Education:
To provide a professional arboricultural advisory service for Council including determining Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) assessing tree works applications enforcing tree-related legislation and supporting environmental and landscape projects. The role ensures compliance with relevant laws and promotes best practice in tree care and management
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