Seasonal Research Assistant

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.