(South Kingstown, RI)-- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is hoping to attract workers for summertime positions by offering more pay.The DEM officially launched its recruitment to staff state parks and beaches for the upcoming season yesterday, and director Janet Coit says higher pay than ever before is being offered for lifeguards and beach managers.The department also says it is looking to recruit active senior citizens and retired military personnel who might want to work part-time to make up for a lack of younger applicants.A job fair is being held today at the University of Rhode Island.