Park Superintendent Grade II-Tree Officer

Benefits

Some of the benefits of working as a Park Superintendent Grade II – Tree Officer in the OPW are:

• Salary with yearly increments for satisfactory performance

• Dynamic work environment with multidisciplinary teams delivering bespoke projects to international standards

• 25 days of annual leave per year, rising to 30 days after a number of years in the grade

• Flexible working, with a commitment to work-life balance and a family-friendly workplace

• Access to Shorter Working Year Scheme

• Learning and development opportunities, including relevant training and attendance at industry conferences and workshops

• Access to a refund of course fees scheme, paid study leave, and paid examination leave

• Payment of professional membership

• Facility to apply for career breaks

• Free access to all OPW-managed heritage sites

• Access to Public Service Credit Union

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Tax Saver Public Transport Pass

• Regular opportunities for promotion through internal, inter-departmental, and open competitions

• Public Sector pension

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 role will include:

• Efficient implementation of the OPW Tree Safety Management System in National Historic Properties

• Coordination of tree management services for Heritage Services

• Working closely with colleagues across Heritage Services

• Contributing to strategies, policies, standards, and technological advancements in tree management and ecological services

• Specific responsibility for tree health and safety

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborative engagement with relevant managers across Heritage Services for delivery of Tree Safety Management Policy commitments

• Providing leadership to foster a tree safety culture and collaborating with all relevant stakeholders

• Further development of the Tree Safety Management System

• Providing arboricultural and scientific input into policy documents, including GIS and technological advancements

• Advising on industry standards, legislative and environmental requirements

• Coordinating the management of OPW tree resources and arboricultural training of operational staff

• Conducting tree surveys, risk assessments, and data input for tree management software

• Preparing Tree Constraints Plans and Veteran Tree Policies

• Providing specialist arboriculture advisory services to OPW sections and Government Departments

• Promoting public awareness and tree-related initiatives

• Coordinating tree research projects

• Advising on biosecurity and legislative issues relevant to trees and protected environments

• Managing tree-related projects including procurement, consultants, and budgeting

• Ongoing commitment to Continuing Professional Development

• Directing and supporting outdoor staff and communicating with stakeholders

• Drafting responses to press queries and other tree-related information requests

• Participating in the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS)

Note: This is a general guide and is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

There is currently one vacancy for Park Superintendent - Tree Officer Grade II.

• The successful candidate will be based in one of the OPW offices (see Appendix 1 for Irish locations).

• Final location will be determined in consultation with the Director of National Historic Properties.

• A panel will be created from this competition to fill future vacancies up to September 2026.

• Work is divided between field and office.

• Travel to various sites, including occasional overnight stays, may be required.

• Travel expenses and subsistence allowances will be paid as per Civil Service regulations.

• The OPW Blended Working Policy is aligned with the Civil Service Blended Working Policy.

OPW staff are supported to reach their full potential. Opportunities include:

• Civil Service-wide learning and development

• Mentoring and specialist training

• Attendance at industry conferences and workshops

• Support for professional membership

Candidates must have on or before Thursday, 14th August 2025:

Additionally, candidates must demonstrate:

Note: Candidates must demonstrate the key competencies for this grade.

• Experience with veteran trees, historical research, conservation plans, biodiversity, and biosecurity

• Experience managing urban woodlands or tree collections

• Experience applying health & safety legislation and industry standards

• Project management experience

• Procurement experience (including tendering, supplier selection, and contracts)

• Experience using GIS and IT tools (e.g. i-Tree)

• Experience in lecturing, public speaking, or publications

• Eligibility is not confirmed until the final stage.

• Candidates without the required qualifications by the specified date will not be offered a role.

• Responsibility lies with candidates to ensure they meet all requirements.

• publicjobs may deem an applicant ineligible at any stage if eligibility cannot be demonstrated.

• Documentary proof may be required, including transcripts.

If applications exceed demand:

• A shortlisting process may apply.

• Not all eligible applicants may be interviewed.

• An expert board will assess applications based on essential/desirable criteria.

• Shortlisting may include scored assessments and rank-ordering for progression.

• Candidates must complete the application fully and accurately.

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If you have a disability or need reasonable accommodations:

• Please inform us early so we can support you appropriately

• Adjustments may include assistive tech, extra time, scribes, etc.

• Disclosing a disability will not impact your application

• Confidentiality will be maintained

• Medical/psychologist reports should be emailed to:

• Reports may be redacted to remove unnecessary sensitive data

Salary Range: €66,688 to €90,198 per year

Starting Annual Leave: 25 days Hours of attendance: 41 hours and 15 minutes gross per week