Forestry Officer
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Job Summary
3 months contract with a local authority
- This role offers a 3-month contract with a local authority providing specialized arboricultural expertise across various tree management planning development and infrastructure projects within the borough. The position involves conducting tree inspections risk assessments and arboricultural surveys as well as generating technical reports and recommendations. The successful candidate will offer professional advice on the management retention protection and removal of trees.
- Conduct comprehensive tree condition inspections and risk assessments for the Councils tree stock and woodland assets.
- Perform inspections using established arboricultural methodologies including the VALID tree risk assessment principles.
- Assist in implementing tree risk management programs and inspection schedules.
- Identify and prioritize necessary remedial actions to mitigate tree-related risks.
- Extensive experience in conducting tree inspections and risk assessments.
- Proven experience with recognized tree inspection methodologies including VALID.
- Experience in performing BS5837 surveys and assessments.
- Ability to produce detailed technical arboricultural reports and recommendations.
- Experience in advising on tree management retention and removal.
- Professional Tree Inspection (PTI) qualification or an equivalent recognized tree inspection qualification.
- National Diploma in Arboriculture (NDip) or an equivalent arboricultural qualification.
- Valid Full UK Driving Licence.
- Working hours: 16 hours per week part-time.
- Location: Moat Lane Depot Solihull.
- Contract: Ongoing Contract Assignment.
- Reporting To: Forestry Service Manager.
- Payment Schedule: Bi-weekly.
- Rate: 36/HR Umbrella.
Required Skills:
Our primary requirement is for a Tree Inspector with a full VALID qualification and demonstrable experience undertaking tree risk assessments and inspections. Whilst experience of BS5837 work would be beneficial at this point it is not essential; our focus is securing someone with strong practical tree inspection skills and a solid understanding of the VALID methodology.
Required Education:
Our primary requirement is for a Tree Inspector with a full VALID qualification and demonstrable experience undertaking tree risk assessments and inspections. Whilst experience of BS5837 work would be beneficial at this point it is not essential; our focus is securing someone with strong practical tree inspection skills and a solid understanding of the VALID methodology.
