Countryside Officer Science & Engineering Professionals

Types and features of pests in plants and crops. Different kinds of pest control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, …

The characteristics of different species and breeds of animals (relevant to the occupation).

Awareness on enviromental legislation, policies, principles relevant for agriculture and forestry. Awareness of the impact on the enviroment of local agricultural precedures and practices. Means to adjust the production to …

The methods to maintain the assets (both natural and constructed) of natural areas, including program development and implementation.

Types and features of diseases in plants and crops. Different kinds control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, environmental and …

The variety of plants, trees and shrubs and their special characteristics.

The varieties, characteristics and structural and functional features of plants, depending on their habitat.

Make sure that health and safety procedures have been established and followed across all aquaculture facilities including cages. Ensure that personnel and general public are instructed and all work activities …

Execute disease and pest control activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the climate, plant or crop type, health and safety and environmental regulations. Store and handle pesticides …

Maintain an inventory of cultivation equipment and supplies. Order additional materials as needed.

Plan, monitor and report on the budget.

Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …

Prepare planting area and soil for planting by for example fertilising, mulching by hand or using mechanical tools or machinery; prepare seeds and plants for sowing and planting by ensuring …

Read maps effectively.

Evaluate risks and hazards, perform efficient actions in order to minimize risks and to restore the trees to their orginal state or to replant new ones.

Put up fences using a pothole digger, shovel, tamper, and other manual tools.

Create types of masonry specific for gardens such as walls and stairs.

Protect waters and natural resources and coordinate actions. Work with environmental agencies and resource management personnel.

Develop, implement and review natural areas works program (service delivery) to enable completion within allocated resources and timeframes.

Provide cost analysis for relevant solutions and proposed actions taking into account the farm type and long term planning principles.

Identify and classify crop characteristics. Be able to recognise different types of bulbs by name, graded sizes, field markings and stock markings.

Direct a forestry team or crew and guide them to the common goal of completing a variety of forestry related assignments and tasks.

Move the collected debris and waste to the designated collection point and dispose it according to legal and organisational requirements.

Operate horticultural equipment and assist with servicing. Ensure that vehicles are roadworthy before starting the work.

Operate a variety of landscaping equipment such as chain saws, line trimmers, tillers, back hoes, bobcats, bed edgers, mowers, blowers, dump trailers, tillers, sod cutters, weed eaters, plant augers, and …

Operate turf management equipment like hedge cutters, mowers and strimmers.

Carry out crop spraying pest and disease operations in line with National industry and customer requirements. Carry out slurry and fertiliser spreading in accordance with local environmental regulations

Carry out crop spraying for weeds and plant disease operations in line with national industry and customer requirements.

Plant seeds manually or by using ground equipment.

Supervise and analyse overall crop production in order to ensure effective production process, taking into account the environmental regulations.

The ecosystems existing in a forest, starting from bacteria to trees and soil types.

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The devices and systems used to extinguish fires; the classes and chemistry of fire.

The various methods, timing and equipment involved in harvesting different crops and plants.

Diversity of soil elements and types of soil in relation to plant growth.

The methods, materials and regulations used to collect, transport, treat and dispose of waste. This includes recycling and monitoring of waste disposal.

Conduct surveys to determine the location and features of natural and man-made structures, on surface level as well as underground and underwater. Operate electronic distance-measuring equipment and digital measuring instruments.

Mow, pick or cut agricultural products manually or using appropriate tools and machinery. Take into account the relevant quality criteria of products, hygiene prescriptions and use the appropriate methods.

Make immediate operating decisions as necessary without reference to others, taking into account the circumstances and any relevant procedures and legislation. Determine alone which option is the best for a …

Manage or dispose of significant amounts of waste materials or hazardous materials. Ensure required licenses and permits are in place and reasonable management practices, industry standards, or commonly accepted farming …

Adapt the cleaning working methods and procedures to the environmental conditions and adapt to weather conditions such as rain, strong wind or snow, when this affects the performance of the …

Produce thoughts using logic and reasoning in order to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.

Ability to efficiently apply forest legislation and principles.

Build up forestry policies in order to enhance their sustainable management and to improve communication linked to forestry operations. These plans are meant to tackle issues regarding correlated environmental and …

Establish and maintain fine turf, grassed fields, and synthetic surfaces for sports events. Ensure a pleasant appearance of the property grounds.

Plan and implement the time sequence of work programmes and schedules regarding the execution of forestry activities.

Application of plant seed by ground equipment or manually.

Follow up volunteer activity.