Student Assistant (Engineering & Architectural)
Final Filing Date: October 14, 2025.
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At DWR you will have the support of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues, robust training programs, and professional organizational memberships for your professional growth. Our large organization provides an opportunity for a long and promising career full of growth and opportunity. We hope you’ll apply for this great career opportunity.
Job Description and Duties
Under the close supervision of the Senior Land Surveyor, the incumbent will assist with various Geomatics Branch staff with scanning, field survey, and geographic information systems’ projects in a trainee capacity.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements
All applicants for Student Assistant positions must meet the following departmental eligibility requirements:
- Enrolled in nine (9) semester/eight (8) quarter units for undergraduate students or six (6) semester/four (4) quarter units for graduate students.
- Achieved a 2.0 grade point average in the most recently completed academic term.
- Declared a major related to the duties of the advertised position and enrolled in coursework required for that major.
Student Assistant employees are paid hourly and are limited to 1500 hours per 12 consecutive months. Proof of application for, or enrollment in, college curriculum preparing for upper division status in an engineering, architectural or landscape architectural curriculum leading to a bachelor’s or advanced degree is required.
The Department of Water Resources is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is essential to the successful performance in this position.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-493032
Working Title: Student Assistant (Engineering & Architectural)
Classification: STUDENT ASSISTANT -ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCES-
Salary: $18.27 - $28.16 hourly
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions 1
Work Location: Sacramento
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Student Assistant
Contact Information:
Kalie Chang
(916) 600-8583
Maikau.chang@water.ca.gov
For more information including detailed job duties, minimum qualifications, and how to apply, please go to https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=493032.
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