The City of Bremerton is seeking to fill one Forestry Intern position in the Public Works & Utilities Department – Forestry Division. This is a seasonal full-time position (40 hours per week) and has been budgeted for four to six months.
This recruitment closes February 28, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. To view the full job announcement and to apply online visit: http://www.bremertonwa.gov/169/Current-Jobs.
Under direct supervision, the Forestry Intern will get a wide range of forestry experience while working on the forested approx. 8,000 acres of Watershed and Utility Land owned by the City of Bremerton. The Intern will perform a variety of activities including but not limited to reforestation surveys, stream survey work, GPS work, road construction and maintenance work, manual work, operating hand tools and small equipment to help maintain the forestry equipment, buildings, and grounds. Assists Forestry personnel as directed.
The hiring range for this position is: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour.
Benefits and Additional Compensation:
The City of Bremerton is proud to offer a competitive salary; one hour of paid sick leave for every forty (40) hours worked; and may be eligible for employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plan. For additional information, click here.
Fair Labor Standards Act: The classification is non-exempt under the laws of Fair Labor Standards Act minimum wage and overtime provisions.
Representation: The classification is exempt from the bargaining unit pursuant to the Recognition Article of the current labor agreement between the City of Bremerton and the Teamsters Local 589.
Civil Service: The classification is excluded from the City's Civil Service System.
Appointment and Removal Authority: The position is filled by appointment by the Department Head. Removal is by action of the Department Head in conformance with Human Resources Policies.
This classification specification does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and employee. It is subject to change by the City, with the approval of Human Resources, as the needs of the City and requirements change.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of the City of Bremerton to offer equal employment opportunity to all individuals. The City of Bremerton will administer all actions with respect to employment practices in compliance with federal, state and local laws, and will not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of age (40+), sex, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, marital status, military status, or the presence of any physical, mental or sensory disability.
The City of Bremerton is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department by email at humanresources@ci.bremerton.wa.us.
