Tree Officer

Bored of the office job? Are you looking for something that will get you outside? Somewhere that you can really take some pride in your work?

Well look no further...

In this role you will support the tree service for the benefit of the council and the environment. You’ll use your understanding of trees and the environment to provide advice and support on tree health, planning, safety, digital mapping, and biosecurity.

• To carry out cyclical inspections of all trees on Council land, in accordance with the Council’s tree policy and to identify and action any remedial work required.

• To develop, manage and maintain a structured records system for the inspection of trees on Council owned land.

• Update digital systems to record work and/ or inspections as required

• Identifying and reporting any additional action required relating to areas surrounding trees on council owned land, such as grassed areas or footpaths.
• Respond to instructions from LCC to inspect trees which have been reported as obstructing the highways, and to report any necessary action required to resolve the issue.
• To respond to complaints and enquiries from members of the public, elected members and other organisations regarding trees on both council owned land and private property, carry out inspections and identify and report any required actions to be taken.
• To identify work required on Council owned tree(s), complete work sheets (Council staff) or purchase orders (Contractors) as appropriate
• To provide technical advice on matters relating to legislation on hedges including the High Hedges Act.
• To provide technical arboricultural advice relating to subsidence and direct damage claims.
• Ensure identified action relating to trees has been carried out in accordance with any instruction issued.
• Attend emergency situations to advice on and instruct urgent and emergency works. Record details and take photographs that may be required to identify liability.
• To report and take any necessary action to prohibit members of the public or other organisations from carrying out work on trees which has not been authorised.
• To carry out land searches to identify ownership of the property on which tree inspections are required.
• To ensure that work carried out on trees, both on Council owned property and on private property is undertaken in accordance with any Tree Preservation Orders in force.
• Carry out TPO tree inspections as requested by the Planning Department and provide supporting assessment reports as appropriate.
• To assist with the enforcement of planning conditions relating to trees including the preparation of evidence and presentation at legal hearings.
• At the request of the planning department inspect trees in relation to planning applications to assess potential impact and suitability of protection measures proposed.
• All such other duties, functions and responsibilities as may be conducive, incidental, necessary or appropriate for the discharge of any of the foregoing specific responsibilities and duties.