City of Cambridge
Tree Inventory/Management Intern
Cambridge, MA
Mar 18, 2025
$23.50 - $23.50 an hour
Contract
Full Job Description

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
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