What are the responsibilities and job description for the STUDENT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANT position at State of Rhode Island?
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To assist in performing various tasks related to environmental management and protection, including developing and assisting in scientific projects and programs; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Duties are assigned individually in detail; work is closely supervised.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none.
To assist in performing various tasks related to environmental management and protection, including developing and assisting in scientific projects and programs.
To assist in the design, development, and implementation of all types of projects, research studies, and surveys in the broad field of environmental quality, including air, water, solid waste and/or environmental pollutants and contaminants.
To research, collect, and analyze data.
To assist in the preparation of technical scientific reports and other documents with findings, conclusions and recommendations about environmental matters.
To maintain essential records and files.
To do related work as required.
To assist in the design, development, and implementation of all types of projects, research studies, and surveys in the broad field of environmental quality, including air, water, solid waste and/or environmental pollutants and contaminants.
To research, collect, and analyze data.
To assist in the preparation of technical scientific reports and other documents with findings, conclusions and recommendations about environmental matters.
To maintain essential records and files.
To do related work as required.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: Must possess an understanding of basic principles, practices, procedures, and technology of the scientific field of environmental quality protection; Ability to review and interpret technical and scientific materials; the ability to compile data for and assist in preparing scientifically accurate proposals, papers, and informational reports; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; the ability to write effectively and to make oral presentations; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION: Applicants should be at least a second year student, enrolled at an accredited college/university with specialization in environmental sciences, environmental engineering or in a closely related field. Students majoring in environmental sciences are given initial placement preference; a student’s academic standing and GPA are judged for placement preference.
Full time students must attach a current resume detailing their education, work experience and any community involvement, a statement of interest describing career plans and a copy of latest unofficial college academic transcript. If selected, applicant must provide most recent official college transcript. Salary : $15 - $21
