JOB POSITION: TREE INVENTORY/MANAGEMENT INTERN 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position reports to the DPW City Arborist and works closely with the Information Systems Manager for the DPW.

 Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in updating an inventory of street trees in the City.
• Create and/or update the tree inventory for the Cambridge Common, Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge Golf Course and various other locations throughout the City.
• Collect information on street trees including caliper, species and location.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Working knowledge in personal computer operation and experience in working with Windows programs such as Access, Excel and Word.
• Proficiency in GIS as well as an MCA, ISA and/or MCLP certification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

PREFERRED:

• Undergraduate coursework in Horticulture, Forestry, Plant Biology preferred.
• Driver’s license Class D preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderate physical activity including lifting, bending, squatting, stretching, pushing, dragging, reaching, and pulling. Walk and/or bike up to several miles a day. Employee will be exposed to all weather conditions.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please upload the following documents to complete your application.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

RATE: $23.50 hourly

# of openings: 2

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