Salary: $22.00 - $25.09 Hourly
Location : Plymouth, MN
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 25EED52TF006
Department: Environment and Energy
Division: Forestry General
Opening Date: 01/23/2025
Closing Date: 2/10/2025 11:59 PM Central
DescriptionHennepin County's Environment and Energy department is seeking two seasonal foresters to assist with forestry work including tree care, planting, structural pruning, watering, and related maintenance for the county's forestry program during the 2025 growing season. A portion of the work may also include assistance with maintenance, monitoring, surveying, or other field work efforts associated with other natural resource projects. Hennepin Country's forestry program's goal is to ensure that the county's tree canopy is diverse, equitable, healthy, maintained, protected, and flourishing. Prior tree care or forestry knowledge is encouraged but not required; training to complete job tasks will be provided. Through these positions, the seasonal forestry laborers will have the opportunity to gain experience in community forestry at a county-wide scale.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a
$500 referral bonus. For more information visit .
Location and hours: These positions are based at the gravel bed nursery located outside of the Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility at 1145 Shenandoah Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447. However, field work will be conducted at job sites throughout Hennepin County. These positions may occasionally make use of available workspace at the Hennepin County Environment and Energy office at 625 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 900, Minneapolis, MN 55415. These positions will work an 8-hour shift between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About these position types:These are temporary, seasonal positions (non-benefit earning) that may last for up to six months.
These positions are internally classified as Casual Laborer.
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In these positions, you will:- Plant large trees on Hennepin County's road and facility projects.
- Plant seedlings on large scale restoration projects.
- Water newly planted trees along Hennepin County roadways and facilities.
- Maintain newly planted trees, including mulching, staking, and pruning.
- Assist with the maintenance of the county's gravel-bed tree nursery. This may include watering, tracking inventory, caring for young seedlings, overall upkeep, weed control, and mowing.
- Assist with planting new trees and site preparation for reforestation projects.
- Assist with inventorying and maintaining trees along county roads.
Need to have:- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a
- Ability to:
- Work primarily outside and in rainy or snowy weather conditions and during low and high temperatures days.
- Bend, stoop, and work on uneven terrain.
- Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Hand dig holes for trees.
Nice to have:- Experience with:
- Driving and operating pull-behind trailers.
- Driving one ton and smaller pick-up trucks.
- Pulling trailers with trucks.
- Tree identification and collecting tree inventory data.
- Tree care and other landscaping maintenance.
- Identifying signs and symptoms of common tree diseases.
- Planting and maintaining trees.
- Working outdoors and performing manual labor.
- Interest in learning about urban and municipal forestry and natural resource management.
- Effective organizational, time- and task-management, and problem-solving skills.
About the department:The Environment and Energy department protects and preserves the environment to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. We engage communities to develop and enact sustainable solutions. We focus on reducing and responsibly managing waste, protecting and preserving ecosystems, delivering clean energy and promoting environmental stewardship.
About Hennepin County: Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
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If you have any questions, please contact: Talent Acquisition DivisionHennepin County Human Resources Department
612-348-7855
Why work here? Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:
- Meaningful work
- Public service
- Competitive pay
- Work-life balance
- Generous benefits
- Opportunities to grow
- Commitment to your success
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found
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These positions are based at the gravel bed nursery located outside the Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility at 1145 Shenandoah Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447. However, field work will be conducted at job sites throughout Hennepin County.
These positions may occasionally make use of available workspace at the Hennepin County Environment and Energy office at 625 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 900, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
These positions will work an 8-hour shift between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
These positions are temporary (lasting up to six months and non-benefit earning)?
Do you accept these requirements?
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The requirements for this position are:
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a
Hennepin County driver's permit. Ability to:
o Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
o Hand dig holes for trees.
o Work primarily outside in rainy or snowy weather conditions and during high temperatures days.
Are you able and willing to meet these requirements with or without reasonable accommodation?
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In which of the following do you have experience in? Check all that apply.
- Driving one ton and smaller pick-up trucks
- Pulling trailers with trucks
- Tree care or other landscape maintenance
- Working outdoors or performing manual labor
- Other related experience
- None of the above
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Describe your experience with the duties you indicated in the previous question. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience with tree identification, conducting tree inventories, or working with a gravel-bed tree nursery?
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Describe your experience with tree identification, conducting tree inventories, or working with a gravel-bed tree nursery. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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- Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
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