Arboricultural Officer
- Recruiter
- City of Lincoln Council
- Location
- Lincoln, Lincolnshire
- Salary
- £23,577 - £25,161
- Posted
- 20 Oct 2017
- Closes
- 06 Nov 2017
- Sectors
- Agriculture & Outdoor
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
City Of Lincoln Council
Directorate of Communities and Environment
Arboricultural Officer
Grade: S6 £23,577 - £25,161 (Pending Review)
Working alongside the Arboricultural Officer you will be actively involved in the day-to-day management of the City Council’s tree stock. You will undertake inspections and surveys, maintain adequate records, order and monitor works carried out on a daily basis by our Grounds Maintenance Contractor.
In addition you will provide professional arboricultural advice to other Council departments, the general public and other agencies when requested.
You should be IT literate and preferably will be familiar with ‘Arbortrack’ software system (or similar).
From the above you will see that it will be essential to have good technical and practical knowledge of all aspects of arboriculture. Preferably you should have a Higher National Certificate in Arboriculture, or relevant qualification.
It is important that you will have good written and interpersonal skills, be well organised and be ‘Team work orientated’
Initially this will be a two year term contract with the potential for future extension.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Dave Charysz on Lincoln 01522 873414.
Application forms and job descriptions are available from Human Resources
Closing Date: 6th November 2017 Interview Date: W/C 13th November 2017
Only those selected for interview will be contacted.