In pursuit of its mission to restore, enhance and protect the tree canopy of the nation’s capital, Casey Trees (CT) delivers a broad base of programs and services to the DC Metro area. The organization plants more than 7,000 trees each year grown at our own nursery; cares and maintains those trees; conserves greenspace; conducts school and community-based youth STEM programming; and advocates for stronger policies and laws to preserve trees across the area. Casey Trees emphasizes innovative solutions and working with diverse partners to advance and promote tree canopy solutions that meet the needs of the communities that we serve.
Summary
The GIS Intern connects people to trees using maps and data. The incumbent supports the Tree Operations department on a range of initiatives from grant reporting to administrative functions.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates with members of the Tree Operations Department to deliver mapping products in a timely and accurate manner
- Collaborates with GIS Manager and external partners to prepare, collect and analyze tree inventory and survival data
- Works in a team environment to produce, maintain and share geospatial data
- Assists GIS Manager with administrative tasks in preparation for and reconciliation of tree installations
- Performs maintenance updates on annually published public-facing maps and other cartographic resources
- Assists with grant reporting in Tree Operations department by creating appropriate queries and report data from GIS database to GIS Manager and Tree Operations Director
- Assists with preparation and execution of maintenance maps
- Assists with field work on an as-needed basis
- Connects people to trees
- Other duties as assigned
Competencies
| Self-Motivation | Problem Solving | Communication Proficiency |
| Detail Oriented | Accuracy | Analytical Skills |
Supervisory Responsibilities
The incumbent will not have any direct reports.
Working Conditions
The incumbent works in the office and occasionally in the field to collect data. Must be able to use equipment such as (not an exclusive list): desktop computer, printer/plotter, smart phones, iPad, and other mobile devices.
Physical Demands:
- While this is primarily a desk job, all CT employees may engage in tree planting/related activities in outdoor environments, year-round in the heat, cold and inclement weather and must have suitable clothing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to talk, hear, stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The incumbent is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, lift files, open filing cabinets, bend or stand on a stool, etc.