Park superintendent Grade II Tree Officer
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The Role
The Park Superintendent -Tree Officer Grade II will be part of the professional team within National Historic Properties.
Reporting to the Chief Park Superintendent, the Park Superintendent -Tree Officer Grade II will be responsible for the efficient implementation of the OPW Tree Safety Management System in National Historic Properties in addition to co-ordinating tree management services for heritage services.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have on or before Thursday, 14th August 2025:
1. A qualification at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (minimum 2nd Class
honours) or a NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent in Horticulture, Landscape
Architecture, Arboriculture or a related discipline such as Forestry, Environmental Sciences,
Woodland Ecology, Land Management.
and
2. After attaining the qualification in paragraph 1 above, a minimum of five years’ experience in
Horticultural, Landscape Management and /or Arboriculture including experience in the
management of parks and /or trees.
3. A strong understanding and good working knowledge of modern arboricultural management
systems and their ecological services.
4. Excellent technical knowledge and the capacity to use such knowledge to optimum effect.
5. Strong understanding of the legislative, environmental and safety requirements as they pertain
to this role.
6. Experience in the management of staff, work programmes and services including
allocating/delegating and/or overseeing tasks.
7. Experience in the planning and delivery of projects to include budget oversight, timelines, and
the management of stakeholders.
8. The capacity to manage procurement processes.
9. Demonstrate a career record that shows a high level of competence in the management of
staff, projects, work programmes and services.
10. Strong organisational skills with the ability to deal with multiple demands and competing
priorities to tight deadlines.
11. The ability to deal with issues of a technical and/or management nature with a practical
approach.
12. A commitment to achieving quality results and ensuring all tasks are completed to a very high
standard.
13. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build effective working relationships within a
multidisciplinary team, and with a diverse range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
14. Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to present information in a
clear and concise manner.
15. The ability to actively share information, knowledge and expertise.
16. Good IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
17. Commitment to Continuing Professional Development.
18. A current full driving licence (Category B), valid in Ireland and/or access to a car.
In addition to the above, candidates must also be able to demonstrate the Key Competencies identified for effective performance at this level.
• Experience in veteran trees, historical research, conservation management plans, tree
collections, biosecurity and biodiversity.
• Experience in the planning and managing of urban woodlands, botanical and/or historic tree
collections.
• Experience in the application of health & safety legislation, regulations and industry standards
as they apply to the workplace.
• Procurement experience including tender documentation, supplier selection, and contract
preparation.
• Experience in the use of GIS & IT packages such as i-Tree.
• Experience in lecturing/public speaking and/or publications.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Project Management
* Industries
Government Administration
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