Intern - Forestry (Engineering & Public Works) summer

VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG

Human Resources Department

101 Schaumburg Court,Schaumburg, IL 60193

The Village of Schaumburg is a thriving community of 78,723 residents located 11 miles west of O'Hare International Airport and approximately 26 miles northwest of Chicago. Not only is Schaumburg the twelfth-largest community in the State of Illinois, but it is also home to the second-largest concentration of retail, office, and commercial activity.Notable village distinctions include being rated as an excellent or good place to live by 95% of respondents in the National Community Survey;having multiple highly-awarded and accredited departments; and being recognized as a Better Business Town by The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and NorthernIllinois.

The village employs approximately 600 employees in 12 departments, including police, fire, engineering and public works, communications, community development, cultural services, economic development, finance, general government, human resources, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be.

NOW ACCEPTINGAPPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Intern - Forestry (Engineering & Public Works) summer

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted as applications are received. This position will remain open until filled.

PAY RATE: $28.81 per hour based on a 40-hour workweek.

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position conducts field inspections to determine if diseases, insects, or other natural or unnatural occurrences have affected trees in the village's urban forest. This position answers requests from residents about tree health and care and prepares written and verbal reports based on inspection data.

The position is for the summer months typically based on a 40-hour work week.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Conducts field inspections and documentation to determine if diseases, insects, or other natural or unnatural occurrences have affected trees in the village's urban forest. These inspections will include site meetings with property managers and owners.

2. Monitors contractors performing tree maintenance activities in the village's parkways and other properties.

3. Assists the Forester in implementing and documenting the village's EAB Management Plan.

4. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate's degree or equivalency of college hours in the process of obtaining a bachelor's or master's degree in forestry or a related field. Prerequisite educational coursework includes undergraduate-level forestry, horticulture, or a related field.

2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of trees and insects and diseases that affect tree health and care. Extensive knowledge of tree identification, diseases, insects, and maintenance techniques used in managing an urban forest.

3. Possession of a valid driver's license.

4. Proficiency with current computer technology, job-specific software, and customer service systems.

BENEFITS:

Seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Candidate screening process may consist of an application review, skills testing, employability assessment, interviews, reference checks, and other job-related testing or verifications. Chosen candidates will be subject to a background and criminal history investigation, and qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug screen (including cannabis).

THE VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER