Department
Department of Environmental Management
Division
Clerical/Administrative Support/Data Entry
Salary
$16.50 - $16.50
Job Profile
JC-09340070-99 - Seasonal Research Assistant (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).
Opening Date
February 12, 2026
Closing Date
November 19, 2026
Job Requisition Number
JR101162 SEASONAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT (Evergreen) (Open)
Pay Grade
C40231 H
Classification
Seasonal Research Assistant
Class Definition
Class Definition
The State is accepting online applications for available Seasonal Research Assistant (Fish & Wildlife) positions.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
Within the DEM Division of Marine Fisheries, a Student Research Assistant may assist in management programs and research studies to promote sound marine species conservation and management. Individuals in this position may be required to perform a wide variety of tasks for monitoring all aspects of marine fish and invertebrate populations, which may include but are not limited to professional biological field work (e.g., surveys aboard marine vessels), laboratory work, analyzing and interpreting biological data, and research gear preparation and maintenance.
Within the DEM Division of Fish and Wildlife, a Student Researcher may assist in management programs and research studies to promote sound fish and wildlife conservation, professional biological field and laboratory work including procedures on a variety of live and dead animals and their parts, fish hatchery work and environmental education.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
A thorough working knowledge of common computer software; GIS and/or database software experience desirable. These positions request a recent degree or current enrollment in college courses in marine fisheries, marine biology, marine science, environmental science, oceanography, a closely related field, or equivalent experience; a valid driver's license; ability to withstand working days in the field and on vessels in varying degrees of weather conditions; and a commitment to a 35-hour work week with some allowance for scheduled work hours.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Supplemental Information
No job summary available
Benefits
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
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.