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TREE INVENTORY SPECIALIST (AmeriCorps) (San Jose)
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Date: 2009-05-21, 1:06PM PDT
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents are expected to have no previous meaningful work experience with conducting tree inventories or plant taxonomy, but must have a willingness to learn and apply their academic training to the required assignments.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Assists with the following:
• Conducts neighborhood inventory of street trees in the public right of way, measuring and recording data such as the species, height, girth and spread of the trees, assessing the tree’s general condition and possible interference with vehicular and sidewalk clearances, signs, signals or street lights and notes critical site characteristics.
• Inputs the observed data into hand-held data collectors and uploads the data into an inventory database.
• Reviews records, identifies discrepancies and researches information.
• Performs related work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and have attained the minimum age of 18. College education and/or experience in plant sciences, such as Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Botany, Environmental Science or Landscape Architecture is highly desired. A 675 hour commitment is required. Transportation to and from the neighborhood inventory sites will be the responsibility of the trainee but compensation will be paid by mileage for the use of a personal vehicle.
Knowledges and Abilities
• Knowledge and ability to use computers and related applications.
• Ability to learn taxonomic characteristics of trees for accurate identification.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California will be required in performing duties.
Benefits
$6000 stipend – distributed evenly over the term of service
$1800 AmeriCorps education scholarship
Interested candidates should plan on attending one of the following Green Job Fairs in order to become more familiar with the responsibilities and other details associated with the service position. Please bring your cover letter and resume with you.
GREEN JOB FAIR – AMERICORPS
Our City Forest is currently accepting applications for 22 full-time and 36 part-time AmeriCorps service positions. Our City Forest is a non-profit urban forestry and environmental action organization. The focus of this program is to organize neighborhood and school tree care and tree planting projects, promote environmental education, and recruit and train volunteers. Please join us for an informational job fair if you are interested in the finding out more about the program—bring a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references.
Event: Our City Forest AmeriCorps orientation and information session followed by group interviews for select positions and interview scheduling.
Location: 151 W. Mission St. Suite 151 San Jose, CA 95110
The office is on Mission St. between San Pedro St. and First St. Use metered parking along Mission Street or San Pedro Street. You’ll have to walk around the building and use the entrance that does not face the street. You’ll see steps leading up to four glass doors—use this entrance.
Dates/Times:
Wednesday, May 27: 10AM-12PM
Saturday, May 30: 9AM-11AM
RSVP Preferred/Drop in Okay: 408-998-7337 ext. 108
Location: San Jose
Compensation: $6000 stipend & 1800 Americorps education scholarship
This is a part-time job.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
PostingID: 1182431008
Reply to:[email protected] [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-21, 1:06PM PDT
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents are expected to have no previous meaningful work experience with conducting tree inventories or plant taxonomy, but must have a willingness to learn and apply their academic training to the required assignments.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Assists with the following:
• Conducts neighborhood inventory of street trees in the public right of way, measuring and recording data such as the species, height, girth and spread of the trees, assessing the tree’s general condition and possible interference with vehicular and sidewalk clearances, signs, signals or street lights and notes critical site characteristics.
• Inputs the observed data into hand-held data collectors and uploads the data into an inventory database.
• Reviews records, identifies discrepancies and researches information.
• Performs related work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and have attained the minimum age of 18. College education and/or experience in plant sciences, such as Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Botany, Environmental Science or Landscape Architecture is highly desired. A 675 hour commitment is required. Transportation to and from the neighborhood inventory sites will be the responsibility of the trainee but compensation will be paid by mileage for the use of a personal vehicle.
Knowledges and Abilities
• Knowledge and ability to use computers and related applications.
• Ability to learn taxonomic characteristics of trees for accurate identification.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California will be required in performing duties.
Benefits
$6000 stipend – distributed evenly over the term of service
$1800 AmeriCorps education scholarship
Interested candidates should plan on attending one of the following Green Job Fairs in order to become more familiar with the responsibilities and other details associated with the service position. Please bring your cover letter and resume with you.
GREEN JOB FAIR – AMERICORPS
Our City Forest is currently accepting applications for 22 full-time and 36 part-time AmeriCorps service positions. Our City Forest is a non-profit urban forestry and environmental action organization. The focus of this program is to organize neighborhood and school tree care and tree planting projects, promote environmental education, and recruit and train volunteers. Please join us for an informational job fair if you are interested in the finding out more about the program—bring a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references.
Event: Our City Forest AmeriCorps orientation and information session followed by group interviews for select positions and interview scheduling.
Location: 151 W. Mission St. Suite 151 San Jose, CA 95110
The office is on Mission St. between San Pedro St. and First St. Use metered parking along Mission Street or San Pedro Street. You’ll have to walk around the building and use the entrance that does not face the street. You’ll see steps leading up to four glass doors—use this entrance.
Dates/Times:
Wednesday, May 27: 10AM-12PM
Saturday, May 30: 9AM-11AM
RSVP Preferred/Drop in Okay: 408-998-7337 ext. 108
Location: San Jose
Compensation: $6000 stipend & 1800 Americorps education scholarship
This is a part-time job.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
PostingID: 1182431008
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