Seasonal Agriculture Health And Safety Intern

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November 20, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
JR101123#
** Department
* * Department of Environmental Management#
** Division
* * Healthcare Health & Allied Professionals#
** Salary**$17.25 - $17.75#
** Job Profile
** JC-- Seasonal Agricultural Health & Safety Intern (Non-Union Executive Branch)#
** Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
**** 2026 Department of Environmental Management (DEM) SEASONAL PROGRAM
** The State annually employs qualified responsible individuals in a variety of positions with the State's Parks, Beaches, Research Programs, and Administrative Offices during a specific limited period.  Applicants will be considered for open seasonal positions based on their qualifications, availability, and willingness to travel to the assigned location (s).
Many of the classifications have a three-step pay-grade.  An employee in any of these classifications is paid at the first step during his or her first season.  An employee returning to the same three-step classification for a second season is paid at the second step during that season.  An employee to the same three-step classification for a third or subsequent session is paid at the third step during that season.#

** Opening Date
** February 12, 2026#
** Closing Date
** November 19, 2026#
** Job

Requisition Number
** JR101123 SEASONAL AGRICULTURE HEALTH AND SAFETY INTERN (Evergreen) (Open)#
** Pay Grade
** C40229 G#
** Classification
* * Seasonal Agricultural Health & Safety Intern#
** Class Definition**## Class Definition This position works under the supervision of a superior within the RI Division of Agriculture within the mosquito abatement, animal health, and/or produce safety sections.## Illustrative Examples of Work Performed This position compiles, updates and analyzes extremely complex sets of data for technical reports and assignments, performs complex editing of a difficult nature including but not limited to, Assisting in the inspection of produce farms to ensure safety of product;
Assisting in the identification of produce that may not be safe for consumption;
Assisting in the trapping of mosquitos for the detection of arboviral diseases;
Assisting with identification of mosquito species that are trapped for arboviral surveillance;
Assisting with the response activities of the Division if produce that is unfit for consumption is detected;
Assisting with the response activities of the Division if arbovirus is detected;
Assisting with inspections of livestock and companion animals to determine the health and welfare of these animals; and do related work as required. This position may supervise other seasonal employees as directed by a supervisor. This position requires the exercise of independent judgment, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and excellent computer skills. This position may be required to perform tasks outside of regular business hours and in field conditions and must be able to lift moderate weight (40-60 pounds).##

Required Qualifications for Appointment Must be 18 years of age to apply for this position.#
** Supplemental Information**#
** 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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