Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry is seeking seasonal staff to work with its science and policy group conducting tree inventory and monitoring activities.
Posting: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/517251
Tree Inventory Coordinator (multiple positions)
- Conduct street tree inventory workshops with volunteers in Portland neighborhoods. This includes public speaking, training volunteers, organizing logistics, and checking data for accuracy.
- Collect street tree inventory data, including tree identification, measurement, and assessment using paper forms and mobile ArcGIS.
- Analyze data and write reports on inventory findings.
- Visit http://portlandoregon.gov/parks/treeinventory for project details.
- Work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday from 7 am to 3:30 pm.
- Position start date is May 7 and duration is approximately 6 months.
- Pay rate is $15.50/hour.
Elm Monitor (one position)
- Monitor Portland’s 2,000+ elm population for symptoms of Dutch elm disease. Requires travel throughout the city, visual inspection for symptoms, and recording inspection results.
- Maintain inspection records, collect samples and send for lab analysis, and work with City inspectors and property owners during the removal of infected trees.
- Collect tree data, including identification, measurement, and assessment using mobile ArcGIS.
- Visit https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/424029 for project details.
- Work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7 am to 3:30 pm.
- Position start date is June 4 and duration is approximately 4 months.
- Pay rate is $15.50/hour.
Desirable qualifications for all positions:
- Tree identification skills, especially non-native trees
- Experience collecting and maintaining data, especially with mobile devices
- Experience with ArcGIS and Excel
- Ability to work independently
- Organization skills
- Writing and communication skills, including report writing and public speaking
- Experience working with volunteers
- University coursework in forestry, GIS, botany, or related subjects
Required for all positions: Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, must pass a criminal background check, and must be at least 18 years of age.
Application procedure: Applications accepted until March 10. Send resume, cover letter, and list of three references via email to Angie DiSalvo, Botanic Specialist, angie.disalvo@portlandoregon.gov503-823-4484. Please specify which position(s) you are applying for in your cover letter. Candidates selected for interviews will be notified by March 17.
Angie DiSalvo
Botanic Specialist II | Urban Forestry
Portland Parks & Recreation
10910 N. Denver Ave.
Portland, OR 97217
503-823-4484 (office)
Angie.DiSalvo@PortlandOregon.gov
www.PortlandParks.org