Student Assistant (E+A)

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of Section Manager and Senior Engineers, Water Resources  the Student Assistant (Engineering and Architectural Sciences) will assist with hydrologic and hydraulics (H&H), and geomorphic study projects carried out by Risk Assessment and Mapping Section (RAMS) including Floodplain Risk assessment special studies. The incumbent will also support technical work on scientific Research and Development efforts for innovative tools development, data assimilation and quality control, artificial intelligence (AI) applications in modeling and mapping studies, sections H&H model development and validation activities, and web-based information management application in support of the RAMS technical study projects and risk mapping program activities.

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Special Requirements

All applicants for Student Assistant positions must met the following department eligibility requirements:

1. Enrolled in nine (9) semester/eight (8) quarters for undergraduate student or six (6) semester/four 94) 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.

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:

This position requires the incumbent to work cooperatively with others in a courteous and professional manner; be detail oriented; exercise good judgment and be able to keep a regular work schedule. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and Power Point is required. Knowledge in computer applications of mathematical modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, geo-spatial analyses software (ARCGIS, QGIS, SMS etc.) and programming such as MATLAB, R, Python etc., is desirable.  Experience working in a diverse team environment in an academic or professional setting is desirable.

Benefits

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Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts. Please reference SAP Position #50045909/50088720 and Job Control #531666 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

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.

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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.
• School Transcripts
• Other - Cover Letter