Tree risk assessment skills
Tree Management Supervisors are required to understand the principles of advanced diagnostic techniques for assessing tree risk
Tree Management Supervisors
Descriptions & Duties
- Tree management supervisors monitor the progress and quality of the related tasks by the tree workers, co-ordinate and organise training in tree risk assessment and management, assist in providing support to deal with emergency incidents, and handling complaint cases and enquiries
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Trade Specific Competencies
Tree management and supervisory skills
Tree management supervisors are required to supervise and monitor the quality and progress of the tasks carried out by the tree workers.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
holders of a certified arborist license or a licence of higher levels and tree risk assessment qualification issued by the International Society of Arboriculture, or equivalent, are preferred.
Experience
- > have good working knowledge on tree risk assessment, survey, proper tree pruning technique, escalated platform operations, safe work system, chain saw and mechanical tools> minimum 3 years of experience in tree risk assessment, tree management or supervising manual workers
Other specific requirements
Possession of driving license (class 1 & 2; and 18) preferred
Related Education & Training
Higher Diploma
Certificate
Work Environment
- Tree management supervisors usually work outdoors or at parks performing physically demanding tasks, as well as in-door documentation works and liaising with relevant parties.