URBAN FORESTRY INTERN

The eligible list created from this selection process will be used to fill internships for the summer of 2015. 

Under the direction of the Urban Forestry Technical Services Manager, Urban Forestry Interns participate in a variety of forestry activities such as collecting and analyzing data, engaging in special projects like Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) outreach and ash tree inoculation.

• Assist with chemical injections of ash trees in preparation for the emerald ash borer (EAB).
• Participate in personally contacting and disseminating information to citizens with ash trees on their properties.
• Assist in community-based urban forestry programs, forestry research projects, and work task evaluations.
• Assist in developing plant health care programs.
• Perform landscape and tree maintenance tasks.
• Monitor tree and plant survival.
• Perform tasks at the City of Milwaukee nursery and greenhouses, such as tree planting, tree digging, and flower cultivation.
• Implement and monitor the Wisconsin Gypsy Moth Suppression program.
• Depending upon the needs of the department, perform soil sampling and analysis for good plant growth, perform research on turf plots and tree populations, and map and survey insect and disease outbreaks.

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

1. Current enrollment in a two- or four-year college-level urban forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, or closely related program at an accredited college or university.
2. Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment.
3. State of Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (Category 3.0-Turf and Landscape) within 30 days of employment and throughout employment.
4. Valid State of Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicator License within 30 days of employment and throughout employment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To receive credit for college, transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date. College transcripts should be attached to your online application. Applications without transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected.

• 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 work well both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to take direction.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Ability to perform work in a safe manner and safeguard City equipment.
• Physical ability to work outdoors and withstand a wide range of weather conditions.
• Physical ability to lift and move objects weighing 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

THE CURRENT STARTING SALARY (PG 9HN) for City of Milwaukee residents is $11.97 per hour, and the non-resident starting salary is $11.67 per hour.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE: The examination will be held as soon as practical after February 27, 2015. 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 examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Applications and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobaps.com/MIL.
• Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at 414.286.3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.