Executive Tree Officer

South Dublin County Council manages over 1,750 hectares of parkland and public open spaces, including an extensive tree resource of approximately 75,000 street trees and over 125,000 trees within parks and open spaces. These valuable assets contribute significantly to biodiversity, climate resilience, environmental quality and community wellbeing across the county.

The Executive Tree Officer is a key leadership and specialist role within the Public Realm Section, responsible for the strategic management, protection and enhancement of the Council's tree stock. Reporting to the relevant Senior Executive Parks and Landscape Officer and Senior Engineer, the successful candidate will lead the implementation and delivery of South Dublin County Council's Tree Management Plan 2026-2031, Living with Trees and provide professional expertise on arboriculture, urban forestry and tree-related matters.

The role includes managing tree inspection, maintenance, planting and risk management programmes, while overseeing staff, contractors, budgets and work programmes. The postholder will play a leading role in protecting and expanding the Council's tree canopy, supporting biodiversity and climate action objectives, and ensuring the sustainable management of the Council's tree assets. The role also involves engagement with elected members, residents, community groups and external stakeholders to promote and support the delivery of the Council's tree management objectives.

This is a wholetime, permanent and pensionable position. A panel will be established to fill permanent and temporary vacancies that may arise. Successful candidates may be required to work at locations throughout the South Dublin County Council administrative area.

Employees are provided with opportunities to learn, develop and grow through staff mobility and career development, a comprehensive training and development programme and the provision of financial assistance to staff undertaking further education.

The Council recognises the importance of work-life balance and supports family-friendly initiatives such as flexi-time, work-sharing, paid maternity leave (and the newly introduced paternity leave) as well as generous annual leave allowances. There are Crèche facilities on site, a subsidised canteen and free staff parking.

The well-being of employees is a priority for the Council so we provide free annual health checks, flu inoculation, eyesight testing, a confidential Staff Welfare Service, and a range of ongoing health and well-being initiatives throughout the year. Employees can join the Staff Social Club, Credit Union, Golf Society, Hill-Walking Club, LGBTQ+ Staff Network and take part in the numerous social events organised. Staff may also avail of tax saver schemes such as cycle to work and a bus or Luas travel pass.

There is a remote working policy in place and an application process. New Staff commence on a full-time, office-based roster; staff must be office-based for six months and on completion their Induction, which will be signed off by their Line Manager, they will have the option to apply for Blended Working. You can apply for 2 days a week.