College Intern - Urban Forestry

Salary: $14.92 - $21.01 Hourly Location : Hamilton, OH Job Type: Temporary Full Time Job Number: 00786 Department: Utility Operations Division: Administration Opening Date: 02/16/2026 Closing Date: 3/27/2026 1:52 PM Eastern General Description This position involves intern-level urban forestry work for a Municipal Electric Utility, and reports to the Municipal Arborist/Utility Forester. Field Inspections or drafting work; Utilizing computer software such as: TreeKeeper Urban Forestry Software and GIS Application with tablets; Other duties as assigned. Only those applicants currently working towards a minimum of an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Urban Forestry, Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Green House/Nursery Operations and Turf Management will be considered. Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Must be able to work 40 hours per week from May through August. The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. Temporary and part-time positions are not eligible for the benefits listed below.For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting. Health Insurance The City offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. The medical plan is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA) to help cover eligible healthcare expenses. Health insurance coverage begins on your date of hire. Holidays For many employee groups, the City provides 17 days (136 hours/year) of paid holiday leave. These include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. Life Insurance After six months of employment, employees are eligible for $10,000 coverage under our group life insurance policy. Additional coverage up to the employee's annual salary ($40,000 maximum) may be purchased. Upon retirement this coverage will be reduced to $4,000. The premiums will be paid by the City. Voluntary Supplemental Benefits Life insurance (term and whole life), critical illness/cancer, accident, short / long term disability insurance Deferred Compensation Plan This plan allows employees to build a financial reserve for retirement by using pre-tax, payroll deducted contributions. This money is held and invested by the plan's trustees in options selected by the employee. Risk levels vary depending on the options chosen. Participation is voluntary. Retirement Plans The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and the Police and Fire Disability and Pension Fund (PFDPF) are the two plans available to City employees. Both are established by Ohio law and participation is required. Both the employee and the City of Hamilton contribute a percentage (pre-tax) into the system. Members do not pay into the Federal Social Security System. Employees and the City also contribute to Medicare. EMPLOYEES WHO ARE COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) MAY HAVE BENEFITS THAT DIFFER FROM THOSE NOTED ABOVE. IN THOSE INSTANCES, YOU MUST REFER TO THE CBA FOR SPECIFIC BENEFIT DETAILS. THIS LISTING IS NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE, BUT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF OVERVIEW. 01 Do you possess a valid Driver's License? Yes No 02 Are you currently working towards a minimum of an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Urban Forestry, Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Green house/Nursery Operations or Turf Management? Yes No 03 If you are currently working towards a minimum of an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in one of the focuses above, please list below. Required Question

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