"TREES MAKE A DIFFERENCE!"
Are you currently a high school sophomore or junior interested in an urban forestry career? Consider applying for this exciting apprenticeship opportunity to participate in the City of Milwaukee's urban greening activities! Beginning in Summer 2024, this apprenticeship is for students who will be high school juniors or seniors in the Fall of 2024. If you enjoy being outdoors, performing physical activities, and being part of a welcoming team, this may be the opportunity for you!
Selected students will enroll in the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Youth Apprenticeship Program (DWD-YAP) through their school appointed consortium.
Under the direction of Forestry management and job site mentors, Youth Arborist Apprentices participate in a variety of forestry work activities such as light to heavy manual labor associated with the propagation, planting, maintenance, and removal of trees on City of Milwaukee greenspaces and in the City nursery. Youth Arborist Apprentices will also be introduced to basic tree climbing techniques.
The Forestry Youth Arborist Apprentice is the first step to career in Forestry. Successful candidates will be eligible for promotion to Urban Forestry Arborist Apprentice. Completion of this state apprenticeship qualifies employees for promotion to Urban Forestry Specialist.
The Youth Arborist Apprentice works full-time during the summer and/or part-time during the school year. This position would offer full time employment during the summer and options for part- time work during the school year.
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We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.
. At least 16 years of age at time of appointment by June 17, 2024.
2. Current enrollment as a high school sophomore or junior at time of application.
NOTE 1: Candidates must be on track to graduate; verification will be requested from the candidate's high school.
NOTE 2: Candidates selected to the DPW-Forestry Youth Arborist Apprentice program must participate in the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Youth Apprenticeship Program (DWDYAP). For more information, see this link: .
3. A valid governmentissued Wisconsin Identification Card (ID) OR valid Driver's License at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
4. A good driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The students selected to the Youth Arborist Apprentice title are required to seek admission to the DWD-YAP through their school-appointed consortium. For the Consortium list, see this link: .
NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates' education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.
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The current starting hourly wage is (Pay Range 9MN) is $15.92 and the resident incentive hourly wage is $16.40.
THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.
INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be held as soon as practical afterthe deadline listed above.Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.
The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
The current starting hourly wage is (Pay Range 9MN) is $15.92 and the resident incentive hourly wage is $16.40.