Student Assistant (Engineering & Architectural Sciences) JC 442421
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This position is physically located at the California Natural Resources Building in downtown Sacramento.
Join a team of highly motivated professionals that are doing exciting work! We hope you’ll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity to join our State Water Project team and help deliver water to over 27 million Californians as well as contribute to protecting our environment and species conservation efforts.
Why Choose Us: We own and operate our own facilities, which is the largest water and power delivery system in the United States. And as owners and operators of our own infrastructure, we are empowered to make the right choices in design, detailing, and materials to ensure public safety and facility reliability. We are not driven by the cost-cutting measures or unrealistic expectations that you may find in the private sector. Instead, direct the operations and maintenance of the State Water Project to safely deliver and optimize the uses of available water with environmental sensitivity.
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.
Duties: Under close supervision of the Manager, Mechanical Engineering Section A, and in a trainee capacity, the incumbent will assist in performing engineering work on matters relating to mechanical systems on the State Water Project.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
This position requires the incumbent to work cooperatively with others; follow established safety procedures inherent to the job; maintain consistent, regular, and predictable attendance; exercise good judgment; complete assigned projects and tasks as directed. The ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with supervision, engineers, technicians, and support staff is critical to performing assigned tasks. The specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: prepare, review, and edit computer generated charts, tables, graphs, and drawings for technical reports and engineering projects; research equipment drawings and records required for the modification and/or repair of pumps, turbines, valves, bearings, motors, generators, and other associated hydroelectric equipment; scan and store electronic files of engineering drawings and documents in portable document format (PDF); assist Section engineers with specification development, data collection, data entry, record keeping, analysis, and status reporting of mechanical systems; retrieve specifications and drawings from microfilm, order all necessary equipment and supplies, review and edit equipment inspection reports, and accompany engineers on equipment inspection trips; maintain, enhance, and upgrade the Branch's website, solve computer-related problems, and update the Branch's computers' software and hardware.
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.
Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License as travel throughout the State will be required. Must work well with others and follow established safety procedures inherent in the job. Employee is required to successfully complete all safety training related to the functions of the job. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.
Student Assistant employees are paid hourly and are limited to 1500 hours per 12 consecutive months.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-442421
Position #(s): 842-753-4871-900
Classification: STUDENT ASSISTANT -ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCES-
Salary: $17.74 - $27.34 per hour
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Downtown Sacramento
Telework: Hybrid
Final Filing Date: September 17, 2024
Contact Information:
Ryan Hall
(916) 902-5439
ryan.hall@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=442421.
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