Student Assistant
- Planning & Environmental Support (Bishop, CA) 4.
0 4.0 out of 5 stars Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California's highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California's economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration and the Equipment Service Center. To learn more visit www.dot ca.gov . The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire two (2) student assistants, in a learning capacity, under the close supervision of the divisions of Transportation Planning and Environmental Analysis. The Student Assistant, in a learning capacity, will have assignments both in the office and the field that will broaden their knowledge of industry practices and procedures, increase their analytical skills related to planning and environmental analysis and the evaluation and construction of projects, and obtain practical experience. 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. To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf 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 Transportation or Urban Planning, City or Regional Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Environmental Policy or Studies, Geography, Sociology, Economics, Biological or Environmental Science, Water Science, Hydrology, Natural Resources, Environmental or Public Health or a closely related Planning or Scientific discipline. Work Schedule F lexible 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). Compensation $18.27
- $24.
62 per hour. 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 basic knowledge of engineering, planning, environmental, or construction principles. Must demonstrate the ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to project evaluations, scope, and scheduling tasks. Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word); familiarity with scheduling or other technical software is desirable. Must have the ability to review technical documents, maps, and reports with attention to detail. Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and perform general administrative support tasks (filing, data entry, report preparation) in a professional office setting. Preferred Qualifications 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 Responsibilities In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will assist in applying various evaluation methods in the planning, design, environmental and construction processes of projects. In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will assist in performing evaluations regarding project scope and schedule and priority. In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will assist in performing site reviews and verifying field information for evaluation. In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will produce and review maps, technical studies, permit applications and perform document reviews. In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will assist with calculations, project schedules, resource impact areas and other documents using excel spreadsheet, word, computer scheduling software, and other computer applications. In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will assist in filing, copy work, data entry, archiving, and preparing and compiling various reports, graphs, charts, and letters. Physical Requirements Sit 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 Conditions Work is performed in an office environment. Application Instructions Please 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:
March 16, 2026
