Village of Schaumburg · 4 weeks ago
Intern - Forestry (Engineering & Public Works) summer
Schaumburg, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$30.86/hr - $30.86/hrThe Village of Schaumburg is seeking a Forestry Intern to help maintain the health and beauty of our urban forest. The intern will conduct field inspections, monitor contractors, and assist in implementing the village's urban forestry management plans.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
Village of Schaumburg
Village of Schaumburg is a suburban municipality that provides municipal services, events, and maintains community infrastructure.
Founded in 1956
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tom Connolly
FIRE INSPECTOR
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