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.
• Record location of trees in the field using GIS software.
• Field survey on foot covering potentially +/- 5 miles a day.
• Coordinate work through the DPW Forestry Unit and MIS.
• Develop a forestry management plan by compiling existing data and consulting with staff.

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  
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to read a map
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to identify common tree species
• The City of Cambridge’s workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse.   Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

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.