ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The position reports to the DPW City Arborist and works closely with the Information Systems Manager for the DPW.
Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Assist in updating an inventory of street trees in the City.
- Create and/or update the tree inventory for the Cambridge Common, Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge Golf Course and various other locations throughout the City.
- Collect information on street trees including caliper, species and location.
- Record location of trees in the field using GIS software.
- Field survey on foot covering potentially +/- 5 miles a day.
- Coordinate work through the DPW Forestry Unit and MIS.
- Develop a forestry management plan by compiling existing data and consulting with staff.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Working knowledge in personal computer operation and experience in working with Windows programs such as Access, Excel and Word.
- Proficiency in GIS as well as an MCA, ISA and/or MCLP certification
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to read a map
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to identify common tree species
- The City of Cambridge’s workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.
PREFERRED:
- Undergraduate coursework in Horticulture, Forestry, Plant Biology preferred.
- Driver’s license Class D preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderate physical activity including lifting, bending, squatting, stretching, pushing, dragging, reaching, and pulling. Walk and/or bike up to several miles a day. Employee will be exposed to all weather conditions.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Please upload the following documents to complete your application.
- Resume
- Cover Letter

