Urban Forestry Intern

EOC Group•St. Petersburg, FL

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The Urban Forestry Intern assists urban forestry projects such as urban forest assessments, tree and natural resource inventories, management and maintenance plans, canopy assessments, and other urban forestry projects. A primary responsibility includes assistance with the Municipal Tree Care Activities study. This involves developing a respondent contact list, undertaking the final layout and coordinating printing of a questionnaire, distributing the questionnaire, database development in Microsoft Access, data entry, data analysis, development of graphics in Microsoft Excel, and assistance with writing the summary report. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions: Assist carrying out functions of the Municipal Tree Care Activities study Database development and management Assist with other urban forestry tasks as assigned (tree inventories and tree canopy assessments) Undertakes assessments of tree populations using a variety of approaches such as i-Tree, CTLA valuation approaches, and other statistical methods Ensure urban forestry team produces high-quality deliverables Uphold Eocene’s core values and maintains a positive work environment Must adhere to Eocene’s “Employee/ Contractor Smoking, Alcohol and Drug Policy Minimum Requirements” handbook Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright and Eocene’s culture of safety and employee ownership Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings Performs other related duties as required or assigned. OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Position may require outside travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Experience working in a university setting assisting with academic research
Career interest in the assigned department(s), or in the environmental services or vegetation management industries
Ability to work with a team of cross-functional experts in multiple locations
A collaborative, motivated attitude
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating system.
Demonstrate excellent customer service focusing on rapport-building, listening, questioning and patience.
Communicates effectively with all levels of employees, both technical and non-technical.
Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment.
Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.

Responsibilities

Assist carrying out functions of the Municipal Tree Care Activities study
Database development and management
Assist with other urban forestry tasks as assigned (tree inventories and tree canopy assessments)
Undertakes assessments of tree populations using a variety of approaches such as i-Tree, CTLA valuation approaches, and other statistical methods
Ensure urban forestry team produces high-quality deliverables
Uphold Eocene’s core values and maintains a positive work environment
Must adhere to Eocene’s “Employee/ Contractor Smoking, Alcohol and Drug Policy Minimum Requirements” handbook
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright and Eocene’s culture of safety and employee ownership
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.