LOCATION: Cumberland, MD
POSITION TITLE:
Natural Resources Intern
DESCRIPTION:
Assists the Natural Resources Specialist in a variety of tasks in the maintenance and
administration of City’s urban trees and the property around Lakes Gordon and Koon.
administration of City’s urban trees and the property around Lakes Gordon and Koon.
EQUIPMENT:
The position requires regular use of vehicles, computers, digital camera, and telephone;
frequent use of a copy machine, fax machine, GPS, and cell phone.
The position may also require the use of forestry related equipment.
frequent use of a copy machine, fax machine, GPS, and cell phone.
The position may also require the use of forestry related equipment.
DUTIES:
- Field work such as collection and/or updating of the City’s tree inventory.
- Assist with supervision and coordination of tree removal/replacement contracts.
- Assist in the planting and care of trees, shrubs, and flowers.
- Collation of collected data using computer software.
- Research and prepare a variety of reports.
- Performs other duties and projects as needed.
PREFERED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to proficiently operate computer and other office machines.
- Good ability to work with a variety of supervisors and complete tasks within appropriate
- Ability to research and develop a variety of written reports.
- Ability to perform manual labor and operate a variety of equipment.
- Some work experience in parks, forestry, or related environmental field.
- Undergraduate course work in a related field.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be 18 years of age. Must be presently enrolled in a related undergraduate
field of study, such as forestry, ecology, horticulture, environmental science or
park/recreation management.
field of study, such as forestry, ecology, horticulture, environmental science or
park/recreation management.
To Apply: Applications will be received until 3:00 pm on Friday, March 1, 2019. Please make sure that the applications are filled out completely (there are 4 pages).
Applications can be sent to: Mr. Paul Eriksson, Natural Resources Specialist, City of Cumberland, 57 North Liberty St., Cumberland, MD 21502; e-mail: paul.eriksson@cumberlandmd.gov.