Work with the Street Tree Office

The Street Tree Management Division (STM) is responsible for the care and maintenance of the street trees throughout the City of Philadelphia. The maintenance of the trees is accomplished through the use of private contractors and coordination with multiple City agencies and community partners Citywide. STM manages the work performed by the contractors, which includes pruning, removal, and planting of new trees and more! The Recreation Specialty Instructor will serve as a Data Entry Specialist responsible for compilation and entry of street tree information as well as the review and correction of data.

Work Location: Wissahickon Hall, 4180 Gypsy Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19129.

Work Hours: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm

Responsibilities

•  Under general supervision, perform data entry on a computer spreadsheet, and into tree database
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•  Identify and interpret tree inspector inspection data to be entered
•  Format and produce documents
•  Perform basic mathematical functions: (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
•  Detect and confirm accuracy of data and identify possible errors
•  Assist in maintaining an effective and efficient records management system
•  Answer telephones and provide information to callers
•  Other related duties as assigned

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• · Excellent customer service skills
• · Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel
• · Basic office equipment (including a photocopy machine, facsimile machine, etc.)
• · Good self-review and can follow written and verbal instructions
• · Work independently as well as part of a team
• · Typing skills with a high degree of accuracy
• · Ability to provide excellent customer service via phone and email
• · Attention to detailed documentation and organization
• · Ability to perform basic office administrative functions
• · Ability to read maps, such as digital data maps like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) maps

Qualifications (Education and Experience)

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 year of related experience in an office setting
• Two years of customer service experience and/or data entry experience preferred
• Must have reliable transportation with a valid PA driver’s license as the work site is not accessible by public transportation.

Interested candidates must submit a resume and cover letter to StreetTree.Info@phila.gov