Data Collection Intern

City of Tarpon Springs • Tarpon Springs City Hall, FL

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About The Position

The City of Tarpon Springs is hiring a Data Collection Intern to assist the Municipal Arborist with a field inventory of City street trees. The intern will support the Planning and Zoning Department, primarily the Municipal Arborist, and the Information Technology Department, primarily the GIS Administrator. Work includes collecting and compiling field data and assisting with analysis and summaries. The role is supervised by the Planning Supervisor. Compensation is $18 per hour, with an expected schedule of up to three days per week.

The position involves field work along City rights-of-way and office work using GIS, spreadsheets, exhibits such as photographs, and report-writing skills. The intern may also assist with public engagement workshops or events related to urban forestry management. Extensive physical field work may take place under potentially adverse conditions, and the role requires sound judgment and courteous interactions with the public. Nights, weekends, or holidays may be required depending on events and City business needs.

Requirements

• Be enrolled as at least a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Be willing and able to conduct extensive physical field work under potentially adverse conditions.
• Exercise good judgment in field situations, especially while working along rights-of-way.
• Provide courteous and informative interactions with the public during field work.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences, Geography, Sustainability, Forestry, Geographic Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience working in a team environment to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Compile, sort, and input field data on street trees located within City rights-of-way, working in teams and using specialized field equipment.
• Assist with compilation, analysis, summary, and presentation of field and public engagement data using GIS, spreadsheets, exhibits, and report-writing skills.
• Assist with public engagement workshops or events related to urban forestry management.
• Perform related work as assigned.
• Comply with safety policies, procedures, training, and instructions; use required personal protective equipment and report unsafe conditions, practices, injuries, or illnesses.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern