• Seasonal Forestry Worker II

    City of West Des Moines (West Des Moines, IA)


    Seasonal Forestry Worker II

    + Type: Seasonal/Temporary

    + Salary/Pay Rate: $19.67 - $25.57/hour

    + Posted Date: 02/25/2025

    Job Details Description

    DepartmentPublic Services

     

    Benefits Click here to review a Summary of Employee Benefits

     

    Civil Service Status

     

    This is NOT a Civil Service position

     

    Regular Hours

     

    Varies

     

    Weekend and on call work as required

     

    Tentative Start Date March/April 2025

    Job Summary

    The City of West Des Moines’ Public Services Department is seeking a Seasonal Forestry Worker II to perform forestry-related services for public trees and assist with snow removal and other tasks as needed. The Seasonal Forestry Worker will report to the Urban Forestry Supervisor. Average duration of employment is 4 to 9 months.

     

    One year of Forestry/Arboriculture work experience along with experience with the application of forestry herbicides and EAB related treatments preferred to qualify for a Seasonal Forestry II position.

     

    Deadline to Apply Open until filled - Review of applications will begin immediately.

     

    Requirements Requires high school diploma or equivalent, ability to lift up to 75 lbs, valid driver’s license, and ability to operate hand and power tools. Must be at least 18 years of age.

     

    Steps to Apply

    Steps to Apply:

    1. Profile: You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. A link is provided below to our Online Application System.

    2. Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses : Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold.

    3. Applying for Position: Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile. Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab. Any applications marked as Status: Incomplete, have not been submitted.).

     

    All steps MUST be completed to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616 .

     

    Physical/Drug Test Post offer, pre-employment physical and drug test are required.

     

    Apply Here!City of West Des Moines Online Application System

    Instructions & FAQ's

    You will need to complete an online profile and apply for this position online. There are Instruction Sheets under the Employment section of our City website as well as a number of topics in ourFAQ section. If after reviewing these help guides you still need additional help, please visit or contact Human Resources 515-222-3616 .

     

    If you are currently employed with the City, please reference theInternal Instruction Sheetprior to applying. With questions, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616.

    Contact Information

    CITY OF WEST DES MOINES

    Human Resources, 1st floor, Suite 1E

     

    4200 Mills Civic Parkway

     

    PO Box 65320

     

    West Des Moines, IA 50265-0320

     

    515-222-3616 (phone)

     

    515-273-0601 (fax)