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Job Description
Distinguishing Features of the Class
This is a responsible professional internship assisting in developing and implementing urban forestry programs. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the City Forester.
120-Day assignment working up to 40 hours weekly depending on available work. Typical employment duration is 4 consecutive months.
Acceptable Experience and Training- Completion of one (1) year in an accredited Environmental Science program with course work in urban forestry, environmental science, dendrology, spatial sciences, plant pathology, entomology, arboriculture, or stormwater.
- Or any other combination of experience and education that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
- Preferred experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and ArcGIS.
Required Special Qualifications- Possession of valid Iowa driver's license.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)- Employs GIS technologies for data collection on public space trees.
- Assists in keeping the city's tree inventory software (Tree Keeper 8) up to date with accurate data and work records.
- Inspects contractor's work related to forestry activities.
- Assists with organizing and preparing public outreach material or educational initiatives.
- Supports the Tiny Tree Neighborhood program by watering, mulching, weeding, removing/adding caging, and pruning tiny trees.
- Supports forestry staff in watering newly planted trees during drought conditions.
- Interacts with constituents or stakeholders to promote forestry stewardship.
- Assists in forestry department metrics.
- Attends planning sessions and meetings to become familiar with principles, practices, and new development related to the urban tree canopy.
- Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.
This positions receives only mandatory benefits.
Closing Date/Time: 1/13/2025 4:00 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Des Moines
Show moreDes Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.
Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
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