NOTICE OF POSTING POSTING DATE: April 10, 2018 OPEN UNTIL FILLED Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply. Department: Public Works Department (DPW) Job Title: Tree Planting Intern (Temporary) Job Code: A544 Civil Service Position: Non Civil Service position Union Affiliation: none Hours Per Week: 30 hours per week, 25-week temporary position beginning May 11th, 2018 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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: * Perform daily inspections for tree watering for new trees * Monitor daily watering data with City's work management system * Assist in updating an inventory of trees in 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 bike covering potentially +/- 5 miles a day * Coordinate work through the DPW Forestry Division and MIS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Working knowledge in personal computer operation. Experience in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Access, Excel and Word. Proficiency in GIS. MCA, ISA and/or MCLP certification is a plus. Undergraduate coursework in Horticulture/Forestry/Plant Biology desired. Massachusetts Driver's License Class D preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Ability to identify common tree species * Ability to work independently * Ability to read a map * Good writing skills * Excellent interpersonal skills 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. RATE: 15.64 - $16.63/hour