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 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 QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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