Directorate: Communities and PlaceHours: 37 hours a weekContract type: PermanentLocation: Stores Road
Previous applicants need not apply
Derby City Council is a unitary authority based in the East midlands region of England, and is well connected by major transport links to the neighbouring cities of Nottingham, Leicester and Birmingham. The City also benefits from being close to outdoor attractions such as the Peak District National Park.
We are looking for an experienced Arboriculturalist to join our Grounds Maintenance Team.
Derby City Council's tree service is responsible for the inspection and management of over 30,000 trees growing within the highway, parks, and housing estates. In addition the service also provides technical, advisory and professional guidance to numerous Council services.
As one of our Arboricultural Officers you will be involved in the care and maintenance of trees throughout the City, carrying out cyclical inspections, programming work, determining priorities and responding to customer enquiries. You will also lead a team of Council Arborists and monitor external contractors implementing any work required.
For this demanding and sometimes contentious role you will need appropriate experience as well as arboricultural qualifications.
Interviews will be held week commencing 1 May 2017.
The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 23 April 2017 at midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
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