Intern - Forestry (Engineering & Public Works) summer
About The Position
Are you passionate about nature and interested in making a difference in your community? The Village of Schaumburg is seeking a Forestry Intern to help maintain the health and beauty of our urban forest. This position reports to the Divison Supervisor and conducts field inspections to determine if diseases, insects, or other natural or unnatural occurrences have affected trees in the village’s urban forest. This position answers requests from residents about tree health and care and prepares written and verbal reports based on inspection data. We’re looking for individuals who are highly detail-oriented, self-driven, and excel in organization and written communication. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, work well independently, and bring a strong sense of responsibility to supporting the village’s urban forestry efforts. The position is for the summer months typically based on a 40-hour work week.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or equivalency of college hours in the process of obtaining a bachelor's or master’s degree in forestry or a related field. Prerequisite educational coursework includes undergraduate-level forestry, horticulture, or a related field.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of trees and insects and diseases that affect tree health and care. Extensive knowledge of tree identification, diseases, insects, and maintenance techniques used in managing an urban forest.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Proficiency with current computer technology, job-specific software, and customer service systems.
Responsibilities
- Conducts field inspections and documentation to determine if diseases, insects, or other natural or unnatural occurrences have affected trees in the village’s urban forest. These inspections will include site meetings with property managers and owners.
- Monitors contractors performing tree maintenance activities in the village’s parkways and other properties.
- Assists the Forester in implementing and documenting the village’s EAB Management Plan.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Seasnal employees are not eligible for benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
