Position Description

Water-By-Bike Tree Ambassador Interns Supervisor
Division Public Works
Rate $23.50 hourly
Application Requested By/Position may be open until filled 4/19/24
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Posting Date:
4/1/24
Department:
DPW - Urban Forestry and Landscapes
Job Code:
A551 (#833)
Sequence #:
Number of Hours Per Week:
37.50
Additional Work Hours Information:
Union Affiliation:
None
# of openings:
1
Type of Employment:
Temporary
Civil Service Type:
None

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

 

ABOUT THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE 

The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that 120,000 residents of different ethnic, racial, religious, U.S. nationals and other backgrounds call home. We take pride in our City’s diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve -- one in which all employees can thrive. The City is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. In joining our team, you would work in a workplace environment that advances and values antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and that is committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work. City of Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply to job openings.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 

The City of Cambridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected category.  Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ Community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City is committed to advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request by contacting Human Resources at humanresources@cambridgema.gov.

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