The City of Rochester welcomes applications for:
Forestry Assistant
(Seasonal Opportunity)
The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.
We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.
It takes us all working together.
The City of Rochester, Minnesota (pop. 115,000+) Park and Recreation Department provides a variety of leisure time opportunities for people to enjoy and manages more than 3500 acres of park land including 4 golf courses, over 100 individual parks and 85 miles of paved trails.
"Providing traditional, innovative, and affordable quality services (activities, programs, and facilities) for Rochester's citizens and visitors."
Nature of Work
This is a temporary/seasonal/limited appointment position that provides assistance with the City's urban forestry and vegetation management programs by performing tree inspections; scouting for nuisance tree issues on both public and private property; identifying trees infected with Dutch Elm Disease (DED) and Emerald Ash Borer (EAB); conducting tree inventories; assisting with the weed and tall grass violation administration; and collecting site data for contracted forestry work. This position must also be able to interact with the public in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.
Work Schedule:
Positions are available through October. Work schedules vary, but are limited to day-time hours, Monday through Friday. Work typically begins in March-May, depending on weather.
Pay Rate:
$15.76- $18.39 per hour, depending on qualifications/experience.
Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.
The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment.
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Assist with the City's urban forestry and vegetation management programs.
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Perform tree inspections.
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Conduct tree inventories.
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Scout for nuisance tree issues on both public and private property.
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Identify trees infected with Dutch Elm Disease (DED) and Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).
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Collect site data for contracted forestry work.
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Assist with the weed and tall grass violation administration.
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Maintain a close working relationship with the City Forester and other departmental staff.
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Help with data collection relating to the public tree inventory
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Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.
- High School diploma or the equivalent (GED)
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At least 18 years of age
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Valid driver's license
Desirable Qualifications
State of Minnesota Certified Tree Inspector certification
International Society of Arboriculture Arborist certification
Relevant coursework in Landscape Management, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Arboriculture, Urban Forestry or closely related field
Experience with Geographic Information Systems including ArcMap
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:
Continuous demands: standing, walking, reaching, handling, bending
Frequent demands: carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crouching
Occasional demands: sitting, lifting, fine dexterity, crawling, twisting, climbing, balancing, foot controls
Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, touch
Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)
Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals
Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
Walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, construction sites)
Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors, mowers)
Protective equipment required (respirator, mask, earplugs, gloves, eyewear, etc.)
