Senior Tree Officer OCC275310

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Job detailsSalary range:Senior Tree Officer (1 post) £34,728 - £37,890 per annumTree Officer (2 posts) £27,741 - £30,451 per annumWork location: Sutton Farm, Stanton Harcourt. You will be required to work from this location and in an agile manner when government guidelines permit this.Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible workingContract type: PermanentClosing date: 9th January 2022Interview date: 19th or 20th JanuaryVetting requirements: subject to a Basic Criminal Records CheckDue to a review of the Tree Service priorities, Oxfordshire County Council have new vacancies available.Oxfordshire County Council recognises the need for action related to climate adaptation are one of the important assets that will enable delivery of key objectives to aid resilience and improve the environmental benefits for residents and visitors across the County.About youAre you an experienced Tree Officer / Arboriculturist who wants a new challenge and the opportunity to deliver and influence tree retention and management to support climate action across one of England's most beautiful and diverse treescapes?Do you have experience of the planning process related to trees within a Highway Authority context?Are you passionate about shaping, influencing and creating new opportunities for increasing canopy cover?Are you recently qualified in arboriculture and are looking to start gaining invaluable experience to utilise and implement the knowledge that you have gained in education?Are you an experienced and skilled arborist looking to move on to the next stage of your career?Are you a Tree Officer / Arboriculturist that wants a new challenge and the opportunity to work across one of England's most beautiful and diverse treescapes?If the answer is 'YES' to any of the above, then you could be the person we're looking for to join our growing Tree Service.About our Senior Tree Officer roleFollowing a review of the Tree Service at Oxfordshire County Council, the team has been redefined due to the specific impact and importance of trees in the planning process that we manage as the Highway Authority. Due to the Senior Tree Officer being a new role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to create and shape key processes.The Senior Tree Officer has been created to ensure specialist knowledge and input can be made available to support the Transport Development Control Team with decision making by leading on complex arboricultural matters throughout the development management process. These will include:Town and Country Planning Act Regulation 3Highways Act s278 agreementsHighways Act s38 agreementsThe role will be varied and is focused on problem solving in an innovative way. You will promote transparency and build trust with other departments, our communities and stakeholders through our decision making processes.You will contribute to tree management of Oxfordshire County Council's tree stock by supporting Tree Officers in the Tree Service to ensure a holistic and consistent approach to tree management across the County. You will help organise the cyclical parish surveys with the Tree Officers and you will shape projects related to increasing canopy cover by identifying tree planting opportunities.Please read through the job description for more specific details on the selection criteria for the role to see how you, your qualifications and your experience can help us to deliver our goals.Please click here to view the Senior Tree Officer Job Description and Selection Criteria.About our Tree Officer rolesYour role comes with plenty of variety and is focused on maintaining a varied and existing tree stock and identifying opportunities to increase canopy cover.You could be undertaking a variety of functions that include:large-scale parish surveys;ad-hoc inspections;building strong working relationships with tree contractors to enable better outcomes;interaction with the public and Council staff;opportunities to create your own projects;expectation to manage your own time to enable delivery of work;ownership of an area (1 of 5 Districts) for which there is personal responsibility with support from the Senior Tree Officer and Principal Officer - Arboriculture.You will contribute to tree management of Oxfordshire County Council's tree stock by promoting the Tree Service and the benefits of trees to residents, stakeholders and the wider Operations Team to ensure a holistic and consistent approach to tree management across the County.You will promote transparency and build trust with our communities.Please read through the job description for more specific details on the selection criteria for the role to see how you, your qualifications and your experience can help us to deliver our goals.Please click here to view the Tree Officer Job Description and Selection Criteria.About usThe Tree Service are responsible for ensuring public trees under the responsibility of Oxfordshire County Council are maintained for the long-term benefit of the communities they contribute to.We are responsible for approximately 400,000 public trees along approximately 4600km of public highway that we manage and maintain.The Tree Service works closely with a variety of departments and functions within the County to deliver a holistic approach to tree maintenance and management. Our aim is to maximise collaborative benefit to residents across the County.Rewards and benefitsWe offer access to a Relocation Scheme, depending on circumstances and conditions, should you need to consider moving closer to or into the County from where you currently live. Further details are available on request.There may be the opportunity for access to a County work van as part of your role, depending on demand and availability. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working.We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.We have a generous holiday allowance beginning at 29 days which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.Would you like to know more?You will need to clearly demonstrate how your qualifications and experience meet each of the selection criteria in the Job Description, using examples where appropriate, in your application submission. Please focus on addressing each numbered bullet point in the selection criteria.For an informal discussion about the role and how to apply, please contact Andy Lederer (Principal Officer - Arboriculture) by email ProcedureTo apply, you will need to complete an online application form. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job description. You will need to clearly demonstrate - by addressing each numbered bullet point - how your qualifications and experience meet each of the selection criteria in the Job Description, using examples where appropriate, in your application submission.You may attach a cover letter and/or CV to your application form, however it is not mandatory.If you experience any difficulties whilst completing the application form, please contact the Recruitment Team using Recruitment Application Enquiry Form.Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff.Our commitment to safeguardingOur Organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Guaranteed interviewsAs a Disability Confident employer we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.We are open to discussions about flexible working.To stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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