Job Details
Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire student assistants to prepare environmental documents for proposed projects and provide comments on miscellaneous Caltrans' and local agencies' activities and documents as related to general environmental effects, in a learning capacity, under close supervision by Senior Environmental Scientist.
Requirements
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
Biology or Ecology
Work Schedule
Flexible 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).
Minimum 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.
- Must possess the ability to:
- Learn procedures and methods.
- Work well with others in a team environment.
- Satisfactorily carryout assignments; do neat and accurate work.
- Follow instructions completely.
Preferred Qualifications- Previous experience or knowledge with environmental regulation, policies, and software (ArcGIS).
- 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.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesIn a learning capacity, the student assistant will assist with:
- Senior Environmental Scientist in carrying out the environmental documentation process as stated under the California Environmental Quality Act.
- Preparation of environmental documents on the effects proposed projects would have on the natural and man-made environment.
- Conducting these studies includes field inspections of proposed sites, data compilation utilizing ArcGIS, and close work with various public agencies.
- Reviewing and preparing comments on miscellaneous Caltrans' activities and documents as related to general environmental effects.
- In the review of the various types of project proposals, care must be exercised to determine possible effects on existing State and local transportation facilities and on proposed transportation projects and programs.
- Maintaining the environmental project files and administrative record for all projects assigned.
Physical RequirementsSit 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 ConditionsWork is performed in an office environment.
Application InstructionsPlease 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: June 13, 2024