City Of Cambridge, MA Cambridge , MA 02138
Posted 4 weeks ago
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Cambridge DPW seeks a qualified individual to supervise the Water-By-Bike Tree Ambassador program. The supervisor will work with a group of approximately 8 summer interns to lead and coordinate daily activities to support work objectives related to the Water-By-Bike summer program. Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
Coordinate watering routes with DPW staff for each team of interns and monitor progress throughout the day.
Supervise Water-By-Bike interns and ensure professional presentation and behavior.
Coordinate maintenance and repairs to bicycles and other equipment.
Inspect, water, and maintain selected young trees throughout the city.
Ride a bike with a trailer attached loaded with equipment and connect equipment to fire hydrants to water trees and fill 'Gator Bags' with water. Weed existing tree wells.
Record watering progress with mapping program on tablet.
Interact with residents and businesses and promote urban tree care and benefits.
Responsibly represent the Cambridge Department of Public Works - Parks and Forestry Division
Perform related tasks as needed.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
College coursework in urban forestry, environmental science, urban planning, or education preferred.
Demonstrated experience in a team-building and supervisory role.
Enthusiasm and flexibility; ability to "think on one's feet" to revise and/or adapt to schedule changes.
A demonstrated interest in environmental stewardship and ability to engage with the public on these issues.
Must be comfortable riding a bicycle in urban environment.
The City of Cambridge's workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Familiarity with Cambridge
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderate physical activity including lifting, bending, squatting, stretching, pushing, dragging, reaching, and pulling. Exposure to all weather conditions. Work outside for extended periods of time. Ride a bike for several miles a day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Please upload the following documents to complete your application.
Resume
Cover Letter
City Of Cambridge, MA