Arboricultural Surveyor– Ref:  EE26918

• Walsall Borough
• Annual leave 27 to 32 days per annum (depending on length of local government service)
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Casual Car User allowance
• Walsall Council, Clean & Green Services

We are seeking a qualified Arboricultural Surveyor to work within a team of highly motivated individuals based at our Pelsall Road Depot, Brownhills. The successful candidate will undertake the strategic management and maintenance of Walsall’s tree stock.  Main activities include:

• Day to day supervision of tree teams including the management of the cyclical programme including risk management, taking decisions and prioritisation of works.
• Management of all arboriculture operations across the borough including the management of front line environmental teams operating on tree maintenance (re-active and planned maintenance)
• Facilitating and leading in special one off project based works including tree planting projects, tree warden training and facilitation, tree inventory compilation, and supporting the clean and green agenda.
• Manage and maintain the tree risk management programme for the council’s tree stock.  Working in conjunction with Corporate Risk & Insurance and dealing with insurance claims.
• Work in accordance with and contribute to the Urban Forest Strategy, Green Space Strategy, relevant arboriculture standards and legislative requirements.
• Preparation of quotations, estimates, tenders and grant fund applications to ensure value for money and delivery of best value.
• Ensuring urgent tree works are managed, communicated and recorded in an efficient and safe manner.
• To be responsive to urgent requests and emergency situations such as storm damage, road closures, in conjunction with wider council services, emergency services and emergency planning team.
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Interested candidates should possess:

• Arboriculture – Minimum Level 3 Tree Inspection Certificate or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence
• Post holder must attain/have IOSH accreditation (Institute of Safety and Health) qualification or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
• Attain/have - Street Works (signing, lighting, guarding) supervisory   qualification

  Closing date: 17 December 2018