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PLACE
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POST TITLE:
GRADE:
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TREES, WOODLANDS AND COUNTRYSIDE
SECTION
CASUAL STAFF – ECOLOGY TEAM
SG 6
ECOLOGY MANAGER
RESPONSIBLE FOR: N/A
HOLIDAYS AND
N/A
SICKNESS RELIEF:
PURPOSE OF THE
JOB:
TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGY TEAM IN
MONITORING AND ENHANCING SHEFFIELD’S
LOCAL NATURE SITES.
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SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
With the guidance and support of the Ecology Team, working on a flexible basis as opportunities arise:
1. Support the monitoring of Sheffield’s Local Nature Sites, surveying sites as directed to assess their condition and status with regard to biodiversity and geodiversity.
2. Contribute to the management and development of Sheffield’s Biological
Records Centre, validating, entering and extracting data as required for colleagues and clients.
3. Collate and interpret ecological or geological data and information on landuse to support the development of management plans for City Council sites.
4. Support the Ecology Team in promoting and raising awareness about biodiversity and geodiversity, both within Sheffield City Council and amongst members of the public.
5. Other related duties and responsibilities that may arise.
Issue date: April 2010
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S H E F F I E L D C I T Y C O U N C I L
PERSON SPECIFICATION
POST: Casual Staff – Ecology Team
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Skills and Knowledge
Must be able to demonstrate:
1. Excellent field survey skills in either ecology or geology or thorough understanding and experience of biological records management.
2. The ability to work efficiently and thoroughly in both a fieldwork and office environment to meet deadlines.
3. Sound report writing skills, including the ability to analyse ecological or geological data and present the relevant information clearly and succinctly.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to enthuse and motivate others.
5. A good understanding of health and safety at work, particularly in relation to field work, including the production and use of risk assessments.
6. A good working knowledge of MS Office software.
7. An appreciation of and commitment to equal opportunities
Experience / Qualifications / Training
1. The ability to demonstrate extensive knowledge and relevant practical experience in the area of ecology, geology or biological records management. or an education to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, plus at least two years’ experience of working with success in the area of ecology, geology or biological records management.
2. Experience of using GIS and Recorder (or similar) software packages for the collation and interpretation of biological records would be advantageous.
3. Possession of a protected species survey license would be advantageous.
Work related circumstances (including working conditions)
1. A flexible approach to work is essential. Due to the nature of the post, opportunities can arise at relatively short notice and assignments can vary in length from a few days to several months, full-time or part-time.
2. Depending on the skills of the applicant and the opportunities that arise, evening and weekend work may be available.
3. Willingness to travel to sites within Sheffield including the Ecology
Unit office in Meersbrook Park is essential.
METHOD OF
ASSESSMENT
Application
Form/Interview
Application
Form/Interview
Application
Form/Interview
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