STUDENT ENVIROMENTAL REMEDIATION ANALYST

The State of Rhode Island is hiring a Student Environmental Remediation Analyst in North Providence, RI. This role involves assisting in scientific tasks related to environmental science and engineering, particularly in managing contaminated sites. Responsibilities include reviewing technical information, conducting research, compiling data, and communicating with the public. The position requires knowledge of environmental principles and effective communication skills. It is a seasonal, full-time role paying $22 per hour.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To assist a superior by performing the less complex scientific or engineering tasks in the field of environmental science or engineering; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior from whom general and specific work assignments and instructions are received with some latitude for the exercise of independent judgment; work is reviewed in process and upon completion for application of accepted scientific and/or engineering methods and techniques.
Assist in ensuring consistency and certainty in the application of clean up objectives for soil and groundwater at contaminated properties in order to appropriately manage risks to human health and the environment; Under the direction of a superior review technical information which may include or relate to laboratory analysis of environmental media and the resultsthereof,applicationofnumericalenvironmentalmediaqualitystandards,andtechnical reports relating to site conditions and proposed remedies; Conduct research to develop policy and/or regulation; Compile and analyze data; Prepare documents of correspondence consistent with Department processes and procedures to communicate with responsible parties regarding their responsibilities under the Department's rules and regulations; Interact with the general public to appropriately disseminate information regarding the investigation and remediation of contaminated sites.
A working knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental science or engineering as it relates to contaminated sites and the remediation thereof; a working knowledge of chemistry relative to contaminants and environmental media as well as contaminant fate and transport; the ability to complete environmental science or engineering field investigations; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with members of the public as well as colleagues both verbally and in writing; and related capacities and abilities.

2025 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).