Student Assistant State Water Resources Control Board
JC-528905
STUDENT ASSISTANT
$3,167.00
00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date:
9/2/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.
Please note:
this position is paid on an hourly basis and limited to 1500 hours in a rolling year. The salary range for Student Assistant is $18.27
62 per hour. The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Diego Region (San Diego Water Board) has an opening for a Student Assistant in the Stormwater Management Unit. The position is at an office building in the Mission Valley community of San Diego at 2375 Northside Drive, San Diego, near light rail, freeways, and restaurants. Under the supervision of a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State Board's Strategic Plan and the San Diego Water Board's Practical Vision, the incumbent will perform water quality work related to the San Diego Water Board's Stormwater Program. Specific job duties and responsibilities are described in the . The position requires the application of artificial intelligence tools, algorithms, and prompts in performing activities related to analyzing stormwater data, reviewing reports, and database administration. Performing field inspections may be required to confirm data. The incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, following through on commitments, and to solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments. The incumbent will integrate artificial intelligence tools with data interpretation/visualization tools to analyze and evaluate inventory data and increase efficiencies of administrative tasks; and will develop tools to automate administrative actions. The incumbent is expected to work collaboratively with other staff and regulatory agencies; and provide written and verbal presentations to the public and Board members.
Additional information:
Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver's license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package. Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking this brief survey: Recruitment Survey. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position. In accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and GC 14200, the successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Proof of residency may be required. Salary Information
- CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal.
Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales. In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee's monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of
PLP 2025
on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
STUDENT ASSISTANT
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-528905
Position #(s): 880-190-4870-903
Working Title:
Student Assistant
Classification:
STUDENT ASSISTANT
$3,167.00
- $3,480.00 A
$3,389.00
- $3,724.00 B
$3,623.00
- $3,988.00 C
$3,878.00
- $4,268.
00 D
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:
San Diego County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Student Assistant Department Information The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California's water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations. The Water Boards value diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California's water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations. Join the Water Boards to improve the lives of all Californians.
Department Website:
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/
Special Requirements In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following: RPA# 26-190-023 in the "Examination or Job Title(s)" section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.
Photocopies of degree and official transcripts (if needed to establish eligibility) An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: https://www.naces.org/members. Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed
STD. 678
may be disqualified. In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date:
9/2/2026
