Student Assistant- Caltrans (Hybrid)

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a Student Assistant to perform research on economic topics and other technical topics, create maps in Geographic Information System (GIS), create data visualizations, respond to ad hoc requests, and perform other duties as required, in a learning capacity, under general supervision. The Student Assistant will also support the Deputy Director in working with four Offices to coordinate responses to various drills, scheduling meetings, developing meeting notes and meeting materials.
Conditions of Employment
This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.
Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week?s notice.
UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.
Prerequisites
Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.
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Students must be enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.
Majors/Fields of Study
Accounting, Architecture, Business administration, Construction management, Design, Ecological management and Restoration, Economics, Environmental Studies, Finance, Geography, Government, Landscape architecture, Law, Mathematics and statistics, Management, Management information systems, Natural sciences, Political science, and Urban land development
Work Schedule
F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday ? Friday, between 8 AM ? 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Additional Work Schedule
Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday ? Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, summer).
M inimum Qualifications
? Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.
? Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.
? Strong attention to detail.Willingness to schedule meetings and be flexible.
Preferred Qualifications
? Under the amendment to Government Code Section 18220, state agencies shall give preference to a qualified applicant (up to 26 years of age) who is, or has been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, a formerly incarcerated youth, or a victim of human trafficking.
? Background in Economics or similar field.Experience with research.
Duties and Responsibilities
? In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will perform research on various technical topics as needed to support Deputy Division Chief, including economic methods and their application to transportation, identifying academic work related to resiliency, and recommending best practices for data inputs.
? In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will coordinate responses from the four offices to routine and ad hoc requests for information. Examples include the Annual Work Program updates, work breakdown structure (WBS) code updates, collecting Division of Transportation Planning (DOTP) Hot Topic meeting agenda items, etc.
? In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will schedule meetings, take meeting notes, and develop meeting materials. Occasionally present topics as meetings.
? In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will respond to ad hoc requests for information.In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will develop GIS maps and create data visualizations.
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers and scanners with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a hybrid environment.
Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.
Application Instructions
Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the ?Educational Experience? section and any employment history in the ?Employment Experience? section of our application.
In addition to your resume, please upload your most recent transcripts.
Apply by: February 13, 2025
Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California?s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California?s economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration and the Equipment Service Center.
To learn more visit www.dot ca.gov .
Based on your answers to one or more questions, it appears you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the position. We are unable to move your application forward in the process. If you have questions, please contact us at 916-278-7003 or email us at ueijobs@csus.edu.