Student Assistant

• Landslide Mapping
• Remote University Enterprises, Inc.
• 4.0 Sacramento, CA Job Details Part-time $18.27
• $24.

04 an hour 12 hours ago Qualifications Database systems Mapping using GIS Spreadsheets Full Job Description To learn more about the California Geological Survey visit our website at: www.consrv.ca.gov/CGS/Pages/Index.aspx Additional information about the Landslides Mapping Unit can be found here: https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/landslides The Department of Conservation under the California Geological Survey (CGS) Regional Geologic and Landslide Mapping Program is seeking to hire a student assistant to support the Landslide Mapping Unit. Project work will be commensurate with each student's skill and experience, but will generally involve the collection, management, analysis, and interpretation of geologic and landslide data. Project work may include working with CGS landslide databases and event inventories; assist with seasonal and storm-scale data acquisition; and compile mapping from previously-published geologic maps. Many of these projects involve the use of GIS software (i.e., QGIS, ArcGIS Pro) and students may have the opportunity to digitize geologic mapping and assist with project layout development. 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 Geology, Earth Science, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics. Work Schedule Flexible 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, and summer). Compensation $18.27
• $24.

04 per hour Minimum Qualifications Familiarity and experience with geologic, topographic, and other types of maps. Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spreadsheets, and databases. Basic understanding of geologic concepts, including stratigraphy, depositional environments, geomorphology, and structure. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with landslide geomorphology and landslide mapping; familiarity with acquiring climatic data, such as from NOAA and Synoptic databases Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility. Duties and Responsibilities Work with CGS engineering geologists to populate the Regional Landslide Database and other landslide inventories with reported landslide events, antecedent climate data, and published seasonal and storm-scale precipitation metrics. Be responsible for compiling landslide mapping from previously-published geologic maps for inclusion in landslide inventories. Students with ArcGIS experience may be asked to digitize geologic features, geolocate landslide event reports and geologic data. Assist with project layout and style file development. Students with a background in mathematics and/or computer programming experience (Fortran, Python, R) may have the opportunity to work on slope stability modeling, work on climatic modeling, and contribute to machine learning projects. Field work opportunities may also be available for interested students. 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 reasonable accommodation. Working Conditions Work is performed in an remote 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. Apply By 09/17/2026