Urban Forestry Intern

TREES MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Are you currently enrolled in a college-level programrelated to urban forestry Are you interested in learning more about urbanforestry and tree climbing systems Considerapplying for this unique internship opportunity (Summer 2026) to participate inthe City of Milwaukees urban greening activities!

The Urban Forestry Intern position is a fixed-term Interns work during the summer months but may be eligible to returnthe following summer or to apply for transfer/ promotional opportunities withinthe City of Milwaukee before the completion of the internship.

Urban Forestry Interns participate in a variety of forestrywork activities including the chemical treatment of ash trees at risk for EmeraldAsh Borer (EAB); manual labor associated with the planting and maintenance oftrees plant and turf throughout the City of Milwaukee. Urban Forestry Interns assist in datacollection and analysis research and other special projects.

FORESTRY WORK ACTIVITIES

• Work on a small crew performing chemical treatment of ash street trees at risk for EAB.
• Perform horticultural tasks involving the propagation installation maintenance harvesting and removal of trees shrubs flowers ornamental grasses and turf on City green spaces and at the City of Milwaukee nursery and greenhouses.
• Operate specialized outdoor power equipment and power tools including tree chippers chainsaws riding and push mowers leaf blowers and trimmers. Drive pickup trucks and tractors.
• Use various hand tools including shovels pruners hand tampers handsaw and wire cutters.
• Work with code enforcement staff to learn about local ordinances hazardous tree assessment and community outreach.

• Ability to work outdoors and withstand a wide range of weather conditions.
• Physical ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor; ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical ability to stand walk climb crouch crawl push and pull and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to see and hear to be able to remain safe within constantly changing environments.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

The Preplacement medical requirements for this title include:

• Physical with lift test
• Audiogram
• Vision
• Non-DOT drug test

1. Current enrollment in a two-year (or four-year) college-level arboriculture urban forestry horticulture or related program at an accredited college or university.
2. State of Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (Category 3.0-Turf and Landscape) within 30days of employment and throughout employment.
3. Valid State of Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicator License within 30days of employment and throughout employment (preferably at time of appointment).
4. Valid drivers license and a good driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts toyour employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process prior to extending anyjob offers.

TECHNICAL

• Knowledge of plant biology and the ability to assess and identify a variety of tree and plant species common insect pests and diseases.
• Ability to read and understand policies procedures and self-study materials to meet certification requirements.
• Ability to learn to inject pesticides into City trees safely.
• Ability to learn to propagate plant maintain and remove small trees shrubs flowers and turf.
• Ability to work safely following American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations rules work practices and procedures applicable to the landscape and arboriculture industry.
• Ability to learn to safely operate and drive vehicles and outdoor power equipment such as riding mowers walk-behind mowers small tractors brush chippers and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
• Ability to learn to safely operate job-related power and hand-held equipment including chainsaws leaf blowers and trimmers.
• Ability to learn the street tree inventory process and accurately input data.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL

• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with supervisors and coworkers.
• Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with other employees in a crew environment including people whose backgrounds may differ from ones own.
• Customer service skills; ability to show courtesy towards the public when performing field work.
• Ability to represent the department positively when participating in community-based urban forestry programs.

CRITICAL THINKING AND PROFESSIONALISM

• Organizational and time management skills to plan and accomplish work within deadlines.
• Ability to accurately complete daily activity reports and records.
• Ability to perform work safely and safeguard City equipment.
• Honesty integrity and responsible stewardship of City of Milwaukee resources.

The current hourly rate (Pay Range 9PN) is $19.06 and theincentive hourly rate for City of Milwaukee residents is $19.63.

THE SELECTION PROCESSwill be job-related and willconsist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of educationexperience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written orperformance test a structured interview or other assessment methods. TheDepartment of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the mostqualified candidates to structured interviews and performance interviews may include written exercises. Selection processcomponent weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE -The selection process will beheld as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt ofapplications may be discontinued at any time after this date without priornotice. However recruitment may continue until the Citys needs have been applicants will be notified of the date time and place of theselection process components. Unless otherwise required by law the City ofMilwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. Theapplicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection processat the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• APPLICATIONSand further information may be accessed by visitinghttps:// should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• If you would like assistance completing an application please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall Room 706 Milwaukee WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and isan equal opportunity employer.