Forestry Intern

Des Moines, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 accreditedEnvironmental 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.

Please Note: College transcripts must be submitted with your application or separately to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by email to humanresources@ by fax to or by mail or hand delivery to 1551 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy Des Moines IA 50317 on or before the application deadline.

Required Special Qualifications

Possession of valid Iowa drivers license.
Requires satisfactory criminal sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks.

Please Note: If you possess an out-of-state Drivers License submittal of certified driving records is required. All records should be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to by fax to or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy Des Moines IA 50317 at the time of application.Failure to submit all required documentation may cause application disqualification.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

Employs GIS technologies for data collection on public space trees.
Assists in keeping the citys tree inventory software (Tree Keeper 8) up to date with accurate data and work records.
Inspects contractors 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.

Required Experience:

Intern

Distinguishing Features of the ClassThis 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. T...