ISCO Occupation Group 2133.4 Countryside Officer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Countryside Officer: Countryside officers are responsible for a range of activities that manage and maintain the natural environment and associated public access and recreation. They encourage visitors to open spaces/the countryside, promote awareness of the natural environment and protect and preserve the open space/countryside for future enjoyment.
Essential Skills
- Characteristics Of Plants
- Plant Species
- Operate Landscaping Equipment
- Plant Green Plants
- Pest Control In Plants
- Plant Disease Control
- Natural Areas Maintenance
- Develop Natural Areas Works Programmes
- Supervise Crop Production
- Execute Disease And Pest Control Activities
- Conserve Natural Resources
- Estimate Costs In Farm
- Build Garden Masonry
- Perform Weed Control Operations
- Lead A Team In Forestry Services
- Assess Hazards Implied In Tree Operations
- Advise On Fertiliser And Herbicide
- Manage Staff
- Perform Pest Control
- Ensure Aquaculture Personnel Health And Safety
- Manage Budgets
- Animal Species
- Identify Plants Characteristics
- Environmental Legislation In Agriculture And Forestry
- Manage Collected Waste
- Read Maps
- Build Fences
- Operate Horticulture Equipment
- Prepare Planting Area
- Operate Turf Management Equipment
- Maintain Technical Equipment
Optional Skills
- Manage Time In Forestry
- Waste Management
- Conduct Land Surveys
- Think Analytically
- Manage Waste
- Perform Cleaning Activities In An Outdoor Environment
- Use A Computer
- Plant Harvest Methods
- Make Independent Operating Decisions
- Soil Structure
- Fire-Fighting Systems
- Seed The Ground
- Harvest Crop
- Apply Forest Legislation
- Support Volunteers
- Develop Forestry Strategies
- Forest Ecology
- Maintain Turf And Grass
Alternative Names
- Rural Areas Officer
- Park Ranger
- Countryside Officers
- Natural Areas Maintenance Team Leader
