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protecting your community in local government environmental services Introduction Local government tree officers are responsible for the care and management of trees owned by the council – in public woodland, country parks, parks and recreational spaces in towns and cities, and at the side of roads. They are employed by district, unitary and metropolitan councils [...] Related entries:

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Introduction It might seem a tall order, but ecologists are responsible for looking after our past present and future. We all live in one world and we must look after it: it is their job to make sure we do. Ecologists work within a team empowered to manage environmental and conservation policy in the local [...] Related entries:

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Introduction Unlike cemeteries where we might mark the death of someone by erecting a headstone, cremation can be more anonymous. That is why local authorities offer various schemes to help people make a tangible statement about the grief they feel. Memorials officers arrange sales, recording and maintenance of commemorative schemes – flowers, a small plaque [...] Related entries:

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Introduction This is one of the jobs which comes into the category of “groundsperson”. Gardeners with huge gardens to look after! Local authorities are responsible for the design and management of a range of outdoor areas – from woodland and parks to pedestrian zones and the grounds of public buildings. The greenkeeper of a golf [...] Related entries:

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Introduction Who looks after the grass in the middle of the traffic roundabouts? Who prunes the hedges by the side of the road? Who waters the hanging baskets in the town centre? It’s all in a day’s work for the local authority gardener. And it’s not just a case of keeping things clean and tidy, [...] No related posts.]]> http://www.lgcareers.com/careers-az/gardener/feed/ 0 http://www.lgcareers.com/careers-az/environmental-monitoring-officer/ http://www.lgcareers.com/careers-az/environmental-monitoring-officer/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2007 15:53:37 +0000 admin http://lgcareers.jobsgopublic.com/career-descriptions/protecting-your-community/environmental-monitoring-officer/

Introduction Councils are responsible for monitoring their local environment and devising ways of removing or minimising pollution. Environmental monitoring officers are scientific support officers who are employed in the environmental health departments of local authorities to check levels of noise, air pollution and land contamination. They also advise on ways of avoiding pollution when plans [...] Related entries:

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Introduction Councils employ wardens to deal with stray or dangerous dogs. They also have the power under the 1996 Dog (Fouling of Land) Act to designate areas as ‘no fouling zones’, where owners must clean up after their pets. Some councils also employ enforcement officers to make sure that this is done. In a small [...] No related posts.]]> http://www.lgcareers.com/careers-az/dog-warden/feed/ 0 http://www.lgcareers.com/careers-az/crematorium-technician/ http://www.lgcareers.com/careers-az/crematorium-technician/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2007 15:51:56 +0000 admin http://lgcareers.jobsgopublic.com/career-descriptions/protecting-your-community/crematorium-technician/

Introduction There is a growing trend for funerals that are more cheerful and colourful – a celebration of a life rather than a marking of death. People who choose to have their ashes scattered at sea, or want jazz rather than hymns as a final tribute, have opted for the personal touch rather than a [...] Related entries:

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Introduction When you go out for a walk in the countryside, have you ever wondered who decided where the footpaths should lead, who ensures that they are kept clear of vegetation and who arranged for the picnic area to be located in a particular spot? Well, it’s very likely that a countryside officer was involved [...] Related entries:

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Introduction Local government countryside rangers manage and maintain open spaces such as parks, woodlands, heaths, common land and urban green spaces.  In more urban areas they may be known as park or leisure rangers. Work Environment Most of a local government ranger’s time is spent outdoors patrolling open spaces.  There may be some time spent [...] Related entries:

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