Seasonal Tree Inspector

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Job Description

Love the outdoors and have a passion for trees? Join our team as a Seasonal Tree Inspector, where you’ll help protect and preserve our community’s urban forest while enjoying hands-on fieldwork in the fresh air!

The tree inspector assists the city forester with the implementation of the Plant Pest Program.

Duties/Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Inspects community trees
• Identifies and recommends control measures for tree pests and diseases
• Communicates with residents about Minnetonka’s forestry programs
• Inspects tree and stump removals
• Provides general care for trees
• Plants trees on city property

Other Job Functions:

• Assists with administrative and GIS tasks
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Knowledge and ability to identify trees and diagnose Dutch elm disease, oak wilt and emerald ash borer
• Must pass the Minnesota State Tree inspector examination within 2 weeks of employment
• Possesses a valid driver’s license

Desired Qualifications:

• Education in forestry or natural resources with completed courses in dendrology, plant identification, forest pathology or entomology
• Forestry or natural resource field experience
• Ability to identify most Minnesota trees
• Certified tree inspector
• Experience with ArcMap or GIS computer programs
• Able to work for six months, approximately June through November

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft office suite

Skilled in:

• Working with small tools and reading maps
• Effectively communicating with the general public
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to:

• Take accurate field notes including mapping
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and area businesses
• Learn pertinent city policies and regulation
• Maneuver difficult terrain, on foot, if necessary
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Pay close attention to detail
• Work independently with varied supervision
• Work productively, efficiently and safely
• Commit to follow the organization’s shared values

Not Sure You Meet All the Qualifications?
If this role interests you, but you’re unsure about meeting all the listed requirements, we encourage you to apply! Your unique experiences may be more relevant than you think, and we value both technical skills and diverse perspectives.

Veteran’s Preference:
Veterans can request preference under MN Statute 197.455 by submitting a DD214 with their application.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Minnetonka values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, public assistance status, or other protected classes.