Introduction
"TREES MAKE A DIFFERENCE!"
Are you currently enrolled in a college-level program
related to urban forestry? Consider applying for this unique internship opportunity
(Summer 2024) to participate in the City of Milwaukee's urban greening
activities!
Purpose
Working full-time during the summer, Urban Forestry Interns participate
in a variety of forestry work activities, including the chemical treatment of
ash trees at risk to Emerald Ash Borer (EAB); manual labor associated with the
planting and maintenance of trees, plants, and turf throughout the City of
Milwaukee; and data collection and analysis, research, and other special
projects.
Essential Functions
FORESTRY WORK ACTIVITIES
- Work on a small crew performing chemical treatment of ash
street trees at risk to EAB.
- Contact and disseminate information to residents with ash
trees on their properties.
- Perform horticultural tasks in the propagation,
installation, maintenance, harvesting, and removal of trees, shrubs, flowers,
ornamental grasses, and turf on City greenspaces and at the City of Milwaukee
nursery and greenhouses.
- Operate and drive specialized outdoor power equipment and
power tools, including pickup trucks, tractors, tree chippers, chainsaws,
riding and push mowers, leaf blowers, and trimmers.
- Use various hand tools, including shovels, pruners, hand tampers, handsaws, and wire cutters.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
- Collect and update street tree inventory data.
- Conduct research.
- Participate in community-based urban forestry programs.
- Assist with work task evaluations.
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are
interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the
hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)
of 2008.
Conditions of Employment
- 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).
Minimum Requirements
- Current enrollment in a two-year (or higher) college-level
arboriculture, urban forestry, horticulture, or related program at an
accredited college or university.
- State of Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicator
Certification (Category 3.0-Turf and Landscape) within 30days of
employment and throughout employment.
- Valid State of Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicator
License within 30days of employment and throughout employment (preferably
at time of appointment).
- Valid driver's license and a good driving record at time of
appointment and throughout employment.
NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to
your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates'
education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any
job offers.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics
TECHNICAL
- Knowledge of plant biology and the ability to assess and
identify a variety of tree and plant species and common insect pests and
diseases.
- Ability to read and understand policies, procedures, and
self-study materials to meet certification requirements.
- Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to learn to safely inject pesticides into City
trees.
- Ability to learn to propagate, plant, maintain, and remove
small trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf.
- Ability to work in a safe manner, 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 maintain positive relationships supervisors and
coworkers.
- Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with other
employees in a crew environment, including people whose backgrounds may differ
from one's 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 be able to plan
and accomplish work within deadlines.
- Ability to accurately complete daily activity reports and records.
- Ability to perform work in a safe manner and safeguard City
equipment.
- Honesty, integrity, and responsible stewardship of City of
Milwaukee resources.
Current Salary
The current hourly rate (Pay Range 9PN) is $19.05 and the
incentive hourly rate for City of Milwaukee residents is $19.63.
Selection Process
THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist
of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or
responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a
structured interview or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee
Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to
structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may
include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be
determined by further analysis of the job.
INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be held as
soon as practical afterthe deadline listed above.Receipt of
applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior
notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been
met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the
selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of
Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The
applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at
the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.
Additional Information
- APPLICATIONS and further information can be accessed by
visiting .
- 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 in City Hall, 200 E Wells
St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
Conclusion
EEO - 605
The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is
an equal opportunity employer.