Forestry Intern Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/desmoines/jobs/newprint/4741727) Apply  Forestry Intern Salary $20.00 Hourly Location Des Moines, IA Job Type Temporary Full-Time Job Number 1132PW/F-12-2024 Department Public Works Opening Date 12/02/2024 Closing Date 1/13/2025 4:00 PM Central FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit Non Occupational Group Non-Civil Service Location of Vacancy Public Works Recruitment Entrance Selection Method Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be scheduled for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to closing date. + Description + Benefits + Questions Distinguishing Features of the Class This is a responsible professional internship assisting in developing and implementing urban forestry programs. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the City Forester. 120-Day assignment working up to 40 hours weekly depending on available work. Typical employment duration is 4 consecutive months. Acceptable Experience and Training + 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. + Or any other combination of experience and education that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. + Preferred experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and ArcGIS. Please Note: College transcripts must be submitted with your application or separately to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by email to humanresources (humanresources@dmgov.org) @dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail or hand delivery to 1551 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 on or before the application deadline. Required Special Qualifications + Possession of valid Iowa driver's license. Please Note: If you possess an out-of-state Driver's License, submittal of certified driving records is required. All records should be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 at the time of application. Failure to submit all required documentation may cause application disqualification. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) + 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.