About this role
Department
Department of Environmental ManagementDivision
Clerical/Administrative Support/Data EntrySalary
$17.25 - $17.75Job Profile
JC-09340055-99 - Seasonal Forest Fire Intern (Non-Union Executive Branch)Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Opening Date
January 24, 2026Closing Date
February 2, 2026Job Requisition Number
JR100931 SEASONAL FOREST FIRE INTERN (Open)Pay Grade
C40229 GClassification
Seasonal Forest Fire InternClass Definition
Degree in Forestry/Forest Management, (Forest) Ecology, OR similar biological science, OR be currently enrolled in college and having had courses in those disciplines OR have equivalent field experience.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Supplemental Information
Applicant must be able to work outdoors, often in varying weather and environmental conditions.Requires a positive attitude and ability to work independently.
This position requires a commitment of a 35-hour work week, occasionally on a weekend, from spring through the fall, with some flexibility with scheduled work hours and start/end dates.
Desired Qualifications:
• Familiarity with GIS/GPS, Arc, QGIS, NED.
• Knowledge of: tree and plant identification and forest measurements
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.
Other facts
About State of careers Rhode Island
Welcome to the official LinkedIn page of the Rhode Island Supreme Court. The Court dates back to the 1630s. Today, The Supreme Court is Rhode Island's where final appeals to questions of law and equity in the state’s Superior and Family Courts, as well as certain matters appealed from the District and Workers’ Compensation Courts. The Supreme Court also has certain supervisory powers over other state courts, the judicial budget, and general advisory responsibility to the legislative and executive branches of state government concerning the constitutionality of legislation.
What you'll do
- The Seasonal Forest Fire Intern will assist with various tasks related to forest fire management and environmental support. This includes working outdoors in varying weather conditions and potentially on weekends.
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