What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tree Inspector/Natural Resources Tech or Intern position at City of St. Louis Park?
About us
The City of St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in race, equity, and inclusion. As one of the city’s strategic priorities, the city seeks to ensure all practices, programs, policies, and services of the city are fair, inclusive, and equitable. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences, and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.About the position
Participate in municipal urban forestry and natural resources management through experiences in disease, weed, and insect management programs, varied urban natural resource disciplines, and other related areas and responsibilities. This position may be an internship for qualified applicants.This is a seasonal position, also available as an internship, working up to 40 hours per week from April - November 2025.
- Implement Dutch elm disease (DED), oak wilt, and emerald ash borer (EAB) sanitation programs, including:
- Identification and marking of diseased/infested trees.
- Determining ownership of trees.
- Completing related paperwork.
- Delegating assignments to contractor and in-house crew.
- Providing education to the public.
- Monitoring and enforcing diseased tree ordinance.
- Advise residents on yard maintenance.
- Support Cartegraph (asset management program) and relevant GIS applications by inputting data.
- Execute invasive species identification and removal.
- Enforce Visual Obstruction ordinance and private tree contractor licensing.
- Assist with:
- Boulevard tree planting program by preparing site, recommending tree species, recordkeeping, enforcing planting specifications with contactors, and other duties as needed.
- Community garden management.
- Native plant installations and maintenance, and perennial gardens.
- Perform:
- Insect and disease inspections to urban forest and advise residents on insect, disease and other urban forest/landscape pests.
- Weed and rank vegetation inspections per city codes and enforce compliance.
- Physical labor in context of forestry, including tree pruning, small tree removals, tree crew duties, and other related tasks.
- Other duties and responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.
- Possession of MnDNR Tree Inspector License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to identify tree species common to Minnesota.
- Must have a valid Class D Minnesota Driver’s License.
- Physical ability to perform all essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Interns only: Currently enrolled in degree or certificate program or taking postsecondary courses related to urban forestry or natural resource management.
- Completion of classes in dendrology, entomology, and plant pathology.
- Strong herbaceous plant identification skills.
- Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort with supporting the city's strategic objectives for racial equity.
Salary : $17 - $23
