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<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rhodeisland/jobs/4771761/seasonal-water-monitoring-field-intern__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!PQZ0EYbxGkSaERdTRuJtrYSwwa87eQFv7FLvSfZb-u-P-JEQ2rjyQ4a8eKw0EzoicGBA1QogLxLTzw7f_Q2MSNtYZusfSXp9QICK$">Surface Water Monitoring Programs based in Providence, RI seek Seasonal Interns for 2025 Summer* [governmentjobs.com]</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">(May-October, start/end dates negotiable; some positions may be mostly fieldwork, other positions may be more office based)
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;background:white">Seasonal Water Monitoring Field Interns assist RIDEM staff to monitor water quality and complete ecological field surveys and/or management in surface waters. Duties may include: calibrating
sampling equipment, obtaining field samples, and delivering samples to an analytical laboratory; making and recording field measurements and observations; identifying aquatic invasive plants or algae; assisting in field assessment of freshwater wetlands and
marina pump out facilities; compiling and entering environmental monitoring data into electronic databases; and other duties as required</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;background:white">.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Recommended Qualifications: </span>
</b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Preferred</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> applicants have completed a Bachelor’s Degree by June 2025 in an environmental science related field. The candidate should possess excellent communication, organizational, and
navigational skills and is familiar with computer applications (MS Office, GIS applications, statistical software) and related equipment (GPS units, water quality meters, copiers, scanners, digital camera, microscopes). Must show initiative in the office and
represent RIDEM in a responsible, professional manner. Candidates able to identify freshwater aquatic plants, cyanobacteria, algae or invertebrates and/or have previous experience in any of the following focus areas are especially encouraged to apply: community
outreach, policy, data collection, data entry or databases, water quality sampling, lakes, rivers, wetlands, soils and/or hydrology.
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Field positions require flexibility, positive attitude towards teamwork as well as ability to work independently. All field applicants must be able to swim, lift 35 lbs. overhead, and possess a valid driver’s
license (vehicle will be provided for field transportation). Experience boating (motor) or paddling (canoe/kayak) is preferred. Familiarity with small boat operation in marine waters required for some positions. Fieldwork often requires working safely in undesirable
conditions. Candidate must traverse variable terrain with sampling gear, avoid contact with poison ivy, accommodate being wet or muddy, and tolerate flying/biting insects, wildlife, intense sun, high/low temperatures, and inclement weather.
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<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Time Commitment: </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Most candidates must be available to work full time, at least through the end of October. All seasonal interns are expected to work 35 hours per
week, generally Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (may have weekend days or evening events, total hours per week not to exceed 35 hours) paid at
</span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F487C">$19.25 hourly</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">*. Seasonal interns do NOT receive benefit packages nor housing.
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<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">For more job details visit the website below. To apply, follow the instructions below completely:
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<p class="Default" style="margin-bottom:.7pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1. Log-in to website below to apply online and submit materials listed below.
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<p class="Default" style="margin-bottom:.7pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">2.
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:blue"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rhodeisland/jobs/4771761/seasonal-water-monitoring-field-intern__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!PQZ0EYbxGkSaERdTRuJtrYSwwa87eQFv7FLvSfZb-u-P-JEQ2rjyQ4a8eKw0EzoicGBA1QogLxLTzw7f_Q2MSNtYZusfSXp9QICK$">https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rhodeisland/jobs/4771761/seasonal-water-monitoring-field-intern [governmentjobs.com]</a>
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<p class="Default" style="margin-bottom:.7pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">3. Make sure to apply specifically for job listing: “16859: Seasonal Water Monitoring Field Intern.”
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<p class="Default" style="margin-bottom:.7pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">4. Completely fill out application tabs for “Info”, “Work” and “Education”
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<p class="Default" style="margin-bottom:.7pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">5. On “References” tab, provide contact information for three professional references.
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<p class="Default" style="margin-bottom:.7pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">6. On “Attachments” tab, attach 2 supplemental attachments: (1) resume and (2) cover letter stating your qualifications and interests for this position (reference this position as
<i>“OWR Water Monitoring Intern</i>”). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">7. Submit application online by 8:00 a.m. on Monday
<b>March 17, 2025 </b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt">*Number of interns hired & pay rate is dependent on funding availability and approval. Posting Updated: January 31, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F3864;mso-ligatures:none">Katie DeGoosh-DiMarzio
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