What are the responsibilities and job description for the LTE Urban Forestry Technician/Urban Forestry Internship position at City of Sun Prairie?
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department
RECRUITMENT PERIOD: Open until filled
SCHEDULE: 16 – 40 hours/wk; negotiable schedule
REPORTS TO: City Forester
SALARY RANGE: $17-$20/hour
The primary responsibility of the LTE Urban Forestry Technician will be to assist the City Forester with all Arboricultural and Urban Forestry projects; including, but not limited to, tree care procedures (removals, pruning, watering, mulching, and planting) plant health care (PHC) practices (e.g. EAB treatments), stump grinding, tree and planting site inventories, invasive species management, and GIS Data Entry/Management. Additional responsibilities may include assisting Parks Crew with various park projects.
- Safely operate handsaws, polesaws, chainsaws, brushcutters, chippers, mini-loaders and all other tools and machines common to Forestry practices.
- Assist City Forester with tree removal procedures; i.e. drag and chip brush, haul wood, perform ground rigging duties.
- Perform pruning of public trees according to BMP’s and ANSI 300 standards.
- Assist with stump grinding and soil remediation procedures.
- Assist with the Spring and Fall planting seasons; i.e. site analysis, tree staking, GIS tree inventory data collection/updating, watering.
- Research and identify potential Urban Forestry Grants.
- Create/update the City of Sun Prairie Forestry webpage.
- Remove/manage invasive species within City parks and natural areas.
- Perform PHC practices such as trunk injections and soil drenches
- Works closely with the City Forester in determining daily work locations and expectations.
- Perform site inspections to determine work to be performed.
- Familiar with proper pruning practices.
- Proficient in identification of tree species (scientific and common name) as well as select varieties/cultivars.
- Ability to be on feet/walking for majority of the work day, lift and carry 50 lbs, and perform work in all types of inclement weather.
- Ability to properly use several types of forestry tools and equipment including DBH tapes, calipers, clinometers, and GPS devices.
- Must be familiar with operation of GIS software and GPS devices.
- Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
- Requires a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
- Interact with community residents and provide useful information/resources regarding the work being done as requested.
- Working towards a degree in Urban Forestry or Natural Resources preferred OR a combination of education and work experiences that provide adequate knowledge to complete the required work.
- Opportunity for internship credit(s), depending on program requirements.
- Opportunity to cross train in ecological restoration projects, invasive species management, parks maintenance and operations, event support, and recreational programming, if interested.
- Additional work hours available on select nights and weekends.
The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Salary : $17 - $20
