Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleMonitoring aquatic vegetation communities in managed water chestnut beds Intern

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $16 to $27 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

InternshipYes

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

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

Location

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

Job Specifics

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 C

Attention to detail
Experience with data entry and analysis
General knowledge of aquatic plants, invasive species and/or ecology

Preferred Academic Standing:
• Graduate Student

Minimum Academic Standing:
• Senior

Substantive Area of Internship
• Environmental Conservation
• Scientific Research

Preferred Degree Concentrations:
• Environmental Studies
• Natural Science

Additional Comments The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is
committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion,
and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the
diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our
employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which
represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC
embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by
encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to
apply to open positions at the agency.

Please be advised, the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are
unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e.
H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Natalie Joseph

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address natalie.joseph@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

Personnel, 10th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above address. Be sure to
include Vacancy #26-227762
on your resume and also in the subject line of the email or it may
not be accepted. If you are qualified based on your education,
you must also include a copy of your college transcript.