Water-By-Bike Tree Ambassador Supervisor
Company: City of Cambridge
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
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 6 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 REQUIREMENTS:
College coursework in urban forestry, environmental science, urban
planning, or education preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Equivalent experience may substitute for education.
Demonstrated experience in supervisory role and team-building.
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.
Familiarity with Cambridge preferred.
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, languages, backgrounds, and ideologies.
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. Pre-employment Physical Examination may be
required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Supervised by DPW Superintendent of Urban
Forestry and Landscapes
RATE: $20.00/hour
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Internal applicants submit a job bidding form and 2 copies of both
your resume and cover letter; external applicants submit both your
resume and cover letter via email to: employment@cambridgema.gov or
to Personnel Dept, Room 309, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue,
Cambridge MA 02139. Fax 617-349-4312
THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF 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. CITY OF CAMBRIDGE RESIDENTS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO
APPLY. 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. The City is committed to
advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and
inclusion.
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