Student Assistant - Engineering and Architectural Sciences (JC-498004)

To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply, you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search 498004 to locate the job posting and apply.

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 12/1/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Link: CalCareers 

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Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.

In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Please note: this position is paid on an hourly basis and limited to 1500 hours per calendar year.  The salary range for Student Assistant (E&A) is $18.27 - $28.16 per hour.  

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Financial Assistance has an opening for a Student Assistant Engineering and Architectural Sciences in the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 16th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814 right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation. 

Under the close supervision of a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer (Supervisory) and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State and Regional Board’s Strategic Plan, the incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, follow through on commitments, and to solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments.

Duties: 

The Student Assistant – Engineering and Architectural Sciences performs a variety of sub-professional tasks related to the planning, design, construction and implementation of water quality protection and improvement projects. Projects are related to wastewater, drinking water, water recycling, and integrated regional water management. Knowledge of basic engineering principles is necessary for the incumbent to be successful in the position.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Job Type: Part Time

Salary: $3,167.00 - $4,881.00 per Month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.