Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under close supervision of the Senior Engineer, Water Resources and in a trainee capacity, the Student Assistant (Engineering and Architectural Sciences) assists the various construction staff, engineers, and technicians with construction projects and reports for the Levee Repair Project Headquarters (LRPH).The scope of responsibilities of the incumbent are formulated to suit the incumbent’s technical knowledge, skills, long range goals, and the Department’s immediate workload requirements.

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Special Requirements

This is a Student Assistant (E&A) position, with a maximum of 1500 hours of work per 12 consecutive months. Proof of application for, or enrollment in, a college curriculum preparing for upper division status in an engineering, science, architecture, construction management or a related curriculum leading to a bachelor's or advanced degree is required.

1. Enrolled in nine (9) semester/eight (8) quarter units for undergraduate students or six (6) semester/four (4) quarter units for graduate students.  
2. Achieved a 2.0 grade point average in the most recently completed academic term.
3. Declared a major related to the duties of the advertised position and enrolled in coursework required for that major.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with others and maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills, personal computer skills, and good organizational skills. The ideal candidate will possess foundational knowledge of civil engineering concepts, including experience with reviewing technical specifications, construction plans, and contractor schedules, as well as general internship experience in construction or engineering. Practical experience through coursework, internships, or fieldwork—such as conducting site inspections, writing construction reports, and performing quantity calculations (e.g., earthwork, concrete, asphalt)—is strongly preferred. Familiarity with soil and concrete lab testing, reviewing and responding to contractor correspondence, and tracking meeting minutes are also desirable. Must have experience using Microsoft Office programs. Candidates who are majoring in Civil Engineering are highly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

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Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Resume, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and unofficial transcripts.

A Statement of Qualifications is a separate one-page typed document that addresses why you are interested in the position and how your education, experience, and/or skills relate to the duties listed in the job advertisement.  Please reference SAP Position Number 50100766 and Job Control #530660 on your application, as well as your Resume and SOQ.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents  section.

. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  See Special Instructions for additional details. 

• Other - Unofficial transcripts

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