Student Assistant

NY HELP No Agency Transportation, Department of Title Student Assistant Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $20.70 to $20.70 Hourly Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address Office of Environment-Environmental Science Bureau 50 Wolf Road City Albany State NY Zip Code 12232 Duties Description Student Assistants will have the opportunity to work directly with subject matter experts within the Office of Environment and Environmental Science Bureau, researching and providing direct assistance on developing or implementing statewide guidance and programs related to a variety of environmental issues intersecting the Departmentu2019s mission to provide a safe, reliable, equitable, and resilient transportation system that connects communities, enhances quality of life, protects the environment, and supports the economic well-being of New York State.Under the supervision of an Environmental Specialist, the Student Assistant will participate in one or more of the following duties and responsibilities:u2022 Learning about stormwater treatment and asset inventory and management through working with staff to create/edit an inventory of stormwater treatment in ArcGIS Pro including creating geolocated shapes, adding data, editing information, and using geospatial analysis tools.u2022 Helping to implement NYSDOTu2019s program by participating in additional technical disciplines (Hazardous Waste management, Asbestos management, and Air Quality,) through duties like:o Obtaining Hazardous Waste generator IDu2019s for NYSDOT owned bridges and coordinating with USEPA on user account informationo Helping implement the NYSDOT Asbestos program for projects by assisting Staff with Regional asbestos work requests and proposals, ando Assisting the Air Quality subject matter experts on tasks as needed.u2022 Learning about roadside ecology and environmental mitigation by assisting NYSDOT in their pollinator and endangered species protection efforts by: Mapping (via GIS) NYSDOT managed land for enrollment in the Monarch Butterfly Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurancesu2022 Assisting with wildlife passage and connectivity for safety improvements by:o Participating in research and modeling in GIS, ando Assisting in the creation or testing of guidance and training.u2022 Some field work may be included at construction and restoration sites for inspection and inventory associated with any of the above duties.An ideal candidate will have:u2022 Course work/ academic focus that includes environmental sciences, natural resource management, and/or economics.u2022 Background or interest in topics such as environmental regulations, stormwater management, air quality, endangered species, hazardous waste, vegetation management, pollinator protection, connectivity, etc, andu2022 Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Acrobat and understanding of GIS software such as Arc GIS Pro.Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the departmentu2019s response to regional and statewide emergency situations. Minimum Qualifications Must have completed at least 12 credit hours of college study and be currently enrolled in an accredited program. Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar). Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Bernard Holloman Telephone Fax Email Address Address Street NYS Department of Transportation 50 Wolf Road City Albany State NY Zip Code 12232 Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of transcripts, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-096 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than 5/31/2026 to:New York State Department of Transportation Bernard HollomanRecruitment Unit, Personnel Bureau50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12232 Email:

Created: 2026-03-12