Tree Officer
Yeovil
Contract
£40 per hour Limited paid via Umbrella Company inside IR35
Our client is looking for an experienced Tree Officer.
The post definitely suits hybrid working with substantial element able to be home working. There will be a requirement for some site visits in order to assess condition of trees subject to applications for works but these can generally be programmed and grouped into for example a day on site. Additionally where appropriate use of remote tools such as street view and photos supplied by the applicant will also reduce the need to undertake site visits. It would not be possible though to undertake the role entirely home based.
Consider and process applications for work to trees covered by Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs). To write reports and make recommendations in order to ensure consistency and quality, compliance with statutory deadlines and timescales; including preparing for any appeals against a decision of the Council relating to works to trees subject of a TPO.
Consider and process notifications for works to trees within conservation areas (CA), negotiate with applicants as required and prepare associated technical reports as necessary.
To prepare new tree preservation orders and update old tree preservation orders as necessary, including surveys, preparation of reports, aspects of objections and the efficient maintenance of records.
Consider and process notifications for removal of hedgerows in the...