NEOGOV · 2 hours ago
Parks and Open Space - Arborist Intern
Erie, CO
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $25/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Arborist Intern to assist with growing and maintaining Erie’s Urban Forest. This internship will provide experience in the practical use and knowledge of arboriculture and urban forestry, including tree planting, maintenance, and pest management.
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Responsibilities
Plants bareroot, ball and burlap, and container grown nursery trees
Learns how to select the right species for the site and proper planting and mulching techniques
Assists with maintaining municipal tree nursery
Performs irrigation maintenance and pruning of nursery trees
Maintains public trees including the pruning of public trees for health, structure, and function utilizing hand saws, chainsaws, and pole tools
Assists with the felling and removal of public trees
Learns how to safely and efficiently use chainsaws, chippers, and stump grinders
Assists the climbing arborist in ground operations
Assists with the implementation of the Town’s IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Program
Learns common insect and disease issues associated with Front Range trees
Observes and assists with trunk and ground injected pesticides and nutrients
Helps maintain a municipal tree inventory
Uses common tree inventory and GIS software
Learns how to identify common and uncommon Front Range tree species
Collects field data related to tree species, diameter, and condition
Performs data entry and prepares necessary records including maintenance logs, herbicide use records, and safety inspections
Prepares data reports, including maps of work sites using GIS software
Assist with special events or projects on behalf of the Department or Town
Attend at least one Tree Advisory Board meeting as assigned, attend and participate in relevant professional group meetings
Perform related work as required and assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be 18 years or older to work in the Parks & Open Space Division
Obtained or in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Forestry, Parks Management, or a closely related field, or a minimum of 3-6 months related on-the-job experience in the field of Arboriculture, OR any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
Preferred
ESRI certification or previous ArcGIS coursework preferred
Benefits
Free membership to the Erie Community Center
Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year)
Childcare benefits, including 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans
Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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