Landscape Intern

Urban Forester Assistant

The purpose of this position is to provide Planning & Development Services Department to assist the Urban Forester with community-wide urban forestry and landscape-related projects. This position works under close to general supervision of the Urban Forester, according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Fieldwork & Research

• Inventory and assess trees for a range of community-wide plans and projects.
• Inspect trees and assess trees on individual properties for code-compliance with landscape regulations.
• Collaborate with other City departments on forestry/landscape-related issues and projects.
• Conduct research for forestry/landscape-related projects in other communities.
• Conduct research and assess landscaping and tree types.

Conceptual Planning & Community Education

• Assist with the development of an Urban Forestry plan for the City.
• Assist with annual tree give-away program to residents, and educate them on value of and maintenance of trees.
• Assist with community-wide Arbor Day and Earth day projects.
• Interact and communicate with a variety of groups and individuals including supervisors, City personnel, consultants, review boards and the public on forestry related projects and topics.
• Perform all other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Current student in Forestry, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Arborist Landscape Design or related field or relevant work experience in landscape.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with mappings and design software such as GIS and/or Auto CADD
• Familiarity with GIS and its use in landscape related applications.
• Familiarity with landscape horticulture as it relates to the maintenance and care of plant species of south Florida, especially Florida Friendly species.
• Coursework in urban forestry, landscape architecture or urban horticulture.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Work Environment and Work Hours

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of landscape plant species of South Florida.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop.
• Skill in prioritizing work assignments. Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None.

WORK HOURS Must be able to work up to 25 hours per week. (May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the City.)

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses. Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Note: During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned. The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

Applications to the City of Deerfield Beach are reviewed as received. Early application is encouraged, as this posting may close at any time.