| Feature
sought |
Essential
(Criteria which must be met if the job is to be performed successfully)
|
Desirable
(This helps decide shortlist when too many candidates meet essential
criteria) |
| Training
and Education |
Basic
qualification in countryside/conservation management.
Licences for operation of Chainsaw, Brushcutter and Clearing Saw.
Holder of clean UK driving licence. |
Licence
for use of Chipper and Knapsack sprayer. Holder of First aid certificate.
Holder of licence to drive with trailer over 750kg. |
| Experience |
Work
or voluntary experience in practical countryside management and wildlife
protection. |
Working
with Great crested newts.
Operation of pedestrian tractor.
Working from small boats. |
| Skills
and Knowledge |
Knowledge
of health and safety procedures.
Good map reading skills. |
Knowledge
of protected species legislation.
Understanding of negative environmental impacts caused by project
activities.
|
| Behavioural
skills |
Able
to work without close supervision, both individually and as part of
a team.
Ability to plan and organise workloads.
Positive attitude towards other workers and clients.
Extremely high standards of workmanship. |
Ability
to devise effective solutions to problems as they occur, whilst on
site. |
| Special
Circumstances |
Ability
to work flexibly
Ability to withstand heavy manual work outdoors in all weathers. |
Ability
to swim. |