Urban Forestry Seasonal Specialist
Urban Forestry Seasonal Specialist
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Position Title:Urban Forestry Specialist
Description:This position provides a unique and diverse learning experience for a person interested in Urban Forestry. The primary job duty will be treatment of public ash trees to prevent damage from Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Other duties may include street tree pruning maintenance and removal; and GIS tree inventory work.
Under supervision of the City Forester and/or City Arborist performs trunk injection treatments for EAB operates dump trucks tractors brush chipper chainsaws hand tools GPS and other mechanical and safety equipment. This position offers an opportunity for Internship. Cedarburgs historic community (Pop. 11500 manages over 7500 public trees and is located in Ozaukee County 20 miles north of Milwaukee.
Period of Employment:
14 weeks dependent on students school schedule.
Monday Friday 40 hours per week from midMay until the end of August.Under supervision of the City Forester and/or City Arborist performs trunk injection treatments for EAB operates dump trucks tractors brush chipper chainsaws hand tools GPS and other mechanical and safety equipment. This position offers an opportunity for Internship. Cedarburgs historic community (Pop. 11500 manages over 7500 public trees and is located in Ozaukee County 20 miles north of Milwaukee.
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid drivers license with good driving record.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability and willingness to perform labor intensive activities and able to lift 50 lbs.
A high degree of selfmotivation a strong work ethic good organizational skills and the ability to work safely and effectively alone or as part of a crew.
Be willing to work outdoors all day under varying weather conditions.
Ability to interact positively with the public.
Preferred Qualifications:
A basic knowledge of tree ID forest entomology tree biology and physiology.
A freshman sophomore or junior currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an AS or BS program with an emphasis in Urban Forestry Arboriculture or closely related field.Questions: Contact Kevin Westphal City Forester at or.
Deadline for Applications: April11 2025
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Temp
