Student Environmental Assistant

Student Environmental Assistant page is loaded## Student Environmental Assistanttime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
May 7, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
JR101428#
** Department
* * Department of Transportation#
** Division
* * Environmental Services#
** Salary**$16.00 - $22.00#
** Job Profile
** JC-- Student Environmental Assistant (Non-Union Executive Branch)#
** Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
** Monday
- Friday, Full Time Summer 2026. Appointments will begin in May and Extend to early September. Part
- Time Co-Op options may be available in the Fall Academic Year.#
** Opening Date
** March 7, 2026#
** Closing Date
** May 6, 2026#
** Job

Requisition Number
** JR101428 Student Environmental Assistant (Evergreen)#
** Pay Grade
** C40277 G#
** Classification
* * Student Environmental Assistant#
** Class Definition
**** GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
** To assist in performing various tasks related to environmental management and protection, including developing and assisting in scientific projects and programs; and to do related work as required.
** SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
** Duties are assigned individually in detail; work is closely supervised.

** SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
** Usually none.
** Illustrative Examples of Work Performed:
** To assist in performing various tasks related to environmental management and protection, including developing and assisting in scientific projects and programs.
To assist in the design, development, and implementation of all types of projects, research studies, and surveys in the broad field of environmental quality, including air, water, solid waste and/or environmental pollutants and contaminants.
To research, collect, and analyze data.
To assist in the preparation of technical scientific reports and other documents with findings, conclusions and recommendations about environmental matters.
To maintain essential records and files.
To do related work as required.
** Required Qualifications for Appointment:
**** KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:
** Must possess an understanding of basic principles, practices, procedures, and technology of the scientific field of environmental quality protection;
Ability to review and interpret technical and scientific materials; the ability to compile data for and assist in preparing scientifically accurate proposals, papers, and informational reports; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; the ability to write effectively and to make oral presentations; and related capacities and abilities.
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* EDUCATION:

** Applicants should be at least a second year student, enrolled at an accredited college/university with specialization in environmental sciences, environmental engineering or in a closely related field. Students majoring in environmental sciences are given initial placement preference; a student’s academic standing and GPA are judged for placement preference.
** Supplemental Information:
** Full time students must attach a current resume detailing their education, work experience and any community involvement, a statement of interest describing career plans and a copy of latest unofficial college academic transcript.  If selected, applicant must provide most recent official college transcript.#
** Supplemental Information
** Providence, Rhode Island#
** Benefits
* * For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at .Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit.

Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.### WELCOME TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOB OPPORTUNITIES APPLICATION WEBSITE
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