Arboriculture & Greenspace Officer — Flexible Working

Beighton; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Parks and Countryside Service at Sheffield City Council is seeking a Community Tree Officer to manage the city’s trees and woodlands in line with the Trees and Woodlands Strategy.

You will conduct routine safety inspections, prepare contracts, handle external inquiries and provide arboricultural guidance to Departments, schools and the public. A National Certificate in Arboriculture or higher in forestry and 3+ years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• National Certificate in Arboriculture or higher level in forestry or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in tree inspections, surveys and risk management.
• Knowledge of arboricultural legislation, industry standards and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine tree safety inspections across sites.
• Create work contracts, manage tendering and oversee contracts.
• Handle external enquiries from the public and stakeholders.
• Provide arboricultural advice to departments, elected members, schools and the public.
• Respond to incidents and dangerous trees, especially in severe weather.
• Advocate for Sheffield's trees and green spaces.

Skills

Contract management

Report writing

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

National Certificate in Arboriculture

Higher level in forestry

Tools

GIS mapping tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Parks and Countryside Service at Sheffield City Council is seeking a Community Tree Officer to manage the city’s trees and woodlands in line with the Trees and Woodlands Strategy.

You will conduct routine safety inspections, prepare contracts, handle external inquiries and provide arboricultural guidance to Departments, schools and the public. A National Certificate in Arboriculture or higher in forestry and 3+ years’ experience are required.