Jobs in Rhode Island 2026 (Now Hiring) - Smart Auto Apply

Department

Department of Environmental Management

Division

Environmental Services

Salary

$20.00 - $20.00

Job Profile

JC-09340086-99 - Seasonal Boat Greeter (Educate Invasive Species) (Non-Union Executive Branch Agency Employees)

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 locations.

Opening Date

February 12, 2026

Closing Date

November 19, 2026

Job Requisition Number

JR101168 SEASONAL BOAT GREETER (Evergreen) (Open)

Pay Grade

C40252 H

Classification

Seasonal Boat Greeter (Educate Invasive Species)

Class Definition

Class Definition

The State is accepting online applications for available Seasonal Boat Greeter positions.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

A Seasonal Boat Greeter is responsible for representing RIDEM in a professional, courteous manner at the DEM State Boat Ramp(s) at lakes, ponds, or rivers where they are assigned to interact with the public, boating community. A Boat Greeter interacts with boaters to assist with detailed visual observations of parked motor boats, paddle craft, trailers, and associated gear. Greeter may educate visitors about aquatic invasive species, explain decontamination methods, and distribute brochures or educational materials. Greeters must operate handheld tablet to record data on boat traffic, boater interactions, and plant observations. Boat greeters must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions. State Boat ramps experience high visitation during peak periods such as weekends and holidays, therefore weekends and holiday shifts are expected.

Required Qualifications for Appointment:

Eligible candidates must have reliable mode of transportation, and must be at least 16 years of age. Comfort engaging with the public, strong interpersonal and clear spoken communication skills required. Essential job functions require movement across uneven terrain, reaching with hands and arms, bending, kneeling or crouching low to the ground, as well as close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Supplemental Information

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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.