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Tree Inventory Intern (1-2 Summer Positions), City of Cambridge Department of Public Works (A540)

Location: Cambridge, MA
Salary: $16.63 per hour

The City of Cambridge DPW Department seeks qualified applicants to:

• 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
• Perform related tasks as needed

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 is a plus.   Undergraduate coursework in Horticulture/Forestry/Plant Biology desired. Massachusetts Driver's License Class D preferable.

• Ability to identify common tree species
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to read a map
• Good writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Moderate physical activity including lifting, bending, squatting, stretching, pushing, dragging, reaching, and pulling.  Walk up to several miles a day. Employee will be exposed to all weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

$16.63/hour, 30 hours per week, 8-10 weeks Summer temporary position

Submit both your resume and letter of interest via email to: employment@cambridgema.gov or to the Personnel Dept, Room 309, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA  02139. Fax 617-349-4312. Resume and letter of interest requested by 3/31/20, Position will remain open until filled. We are am AA/EEO Employer.

 

    

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