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City of Des Moines · 1 month ago

Forestry Intern

Des Moines, IA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

City of Des Moines is seeking a Forestry Intern to assist in developing and implementing urban forestry programs. The role involves employing GIS technologies, maintaining tree inventory software, and supporting public outreach initiatives.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Employs GIS technologies for data collection on public space trees

Assists in keeping the city's tree inventory software (Tree Keeper 8) up to date with accurate data and work records

Inspects contractor's 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

Qualification

Urban ForestryEnvironmental ScienceArcGISDendrologyPlant PathologyEntomologyArboricultureSpatial SciencesMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

Completion of one (1) year in an accredited Environmental Science program with course work in urban forestry, environmental science, dendrology, spatial sciences, plant pathology, entomology, arboriculture, or stormwater

Possession of valid Iowa driver's license

Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks