Monitoring aquatic vegetation communities in managed water chestnut beds Intern

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of

Title Monitoring aquatic vegetation communities in managed water chestnut beds Intern

Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit None listed

Salary Range From $16 to $27 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 50%

Appointment Type Temporary

Internship Yes

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 20

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Duties Description The NY DEC DLF BISEH’s Invasive Species Coordination Section is seeking an intern to assist with a study that will monitor the impacts of water chestnut management on the aquatic macrophyte community. The intern will organize and oversee aquatic plant surveys along the Mohawk River in the Spring and Summer of 2027; limited sampling may occur in the Hudson River. Most surveys will be completed from canoe, but motorized boats may also be used. Surveys will be repeated three times throughout the growing season. Surveys time periods will be pre-water chestnut bed establishment (may), pre-water chestnut management (June/July) and post-water chestnut management (August/September). Survey techniques will include point intercept surveys, quadrate surveys and aquatic bed mapping. Surveys will be completed by the SUNY Albany intern with assistance from SUNY ESF Interns and DEC staff. Data entry and analysis will occur after each sampling period. Daily tasks include macrophyte survey/identification, Data entry, Data analysis, and Data Mapping in ArcGIS.

Minimum Qualifications • Must be a US citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the United States• Must be 18 years of age or older• Must be currently attending a New York State college, university or graduate program, or be a resident of New York State attending a college, university or graduate program outside of New York State• Must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or equivalent to a CAttention to detailExperience with data entry and analysisGeneral knowledge of aquatic plants, invasive species and/or ecologyPreferred Academic Standing:• Graduate StudentMinimum Academic Standing:• SeniorSubstantive Area of Internship• Environmental Conservation• Scientific ResearchPreferred Degree Concentrations:• Environmental Studies• Natural Science

Additional Comments The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) iscommitted to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion,and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without thediverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of ouremployees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce whichrepresents the diverse population of New York State. DECembraces a diverse and inclusive work environment byencouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, toapply to open positions at the agency.Please be advised, the New York State Department ofEnvironmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we areunable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e.H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

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Name Natalie Joseph

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 625 Broadway

Personnel, 10th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above address. Be sure toinclude Vacancy #26-227762on your resume and also in the subject line of the email or it maynot be accepted. If you are qualified based on your education,you must also include a copy of your college transcript.