Tree Inspector (Grade 6)

CARDIFF COUNCIL

JOB DESCRIPTION


Service Area: Economic Development
Division/Section: Parks & Sport

Job Title: Tree Inspector Post Ref No:
Hours: (Permanent) 37

Grade: Grade 6

Special Conditions Applying:
Requirement to be available to participate when required in emergency tree management procedures.

Reporting arrangements:
Reports directly to the Tree and Vegetation Manager.

Job Purpose:
To implement an effective, customer focused arboricultural management service ensuring the health and vitality of the City’s tree stock.

Duties and Responsibilities
Job Specific

1. To undertake tree inspections on a routine and responsive basis and prepare survey reports and other relevant data.

2. To, through the use of information technology record, store and retrieve survey and other relevant data.

3. To undertake tree risk assessments and identify work plans / priorities.

4. To assist with the preparation of tender documentation for the procurement of external services in accordance with contract standing orders and procurement rules.

5. To monitor the performance of sub and main contractors ensuring that services are delivered to timescales, to performance standards and within budget.

6. To investigate complaints and respond to enquiries and requests for service and correspond accordingly.

7. To identify, plan and prepare tree planting / renewal schemes for implementation.

8. To actively participate in the development and review of policy, strategy, guidelines, training, and procedures that relate to the arboricultural management function.

9. To provide advice, support, and guidance in respect of tree preservation orders, planning applications and enhancement / development schemes.

Corporate

1. To participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as laid down in the organisation's Equal Opportunities Policy.

2. To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions and to comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate.

3. As a term of your employment you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or times of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.

(DATE COMPLETED
AGREED BY: ………………………………………….
Date Received by Post holder: ….………………………
Signature of Post holder: ……………………………….

4.C.059
Issue 7
Apr-08
Process Owner: Bryan Johnson
Authorisation: Bryan Johnson
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Professional tree inspection qualification required
Full driving licence and use of your own vehicle .
Experience as a professional tree inspector.