Student Assistant
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Hybrid University Enterprises, Inc.
- 4.0 Sacramento, CA Job Details Part-time $18.27
- $24.
04 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Work from home Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook Mapping using GIS Spreadsheets Writing skills GIS software Microsoft Teams Adobe Acrobat Full Job Description To learn more about the California Geological Survey; visit our website at: www.consrv.ca.gov/CGS/Pages/Index.aspx The Department of Conservation, California Geological Survey (CGS), is seeking to hire a Student Assistant to help staff with georeferencing historic geologic report maps and aerial photo sets. 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 Geography, Geology, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, Demography, Anthropology, Statistics, Data Science, GIS, or related field of study. Work Schedule F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday
- Friday, between 8 AM
- 5 PM. Interactions with supervisor and other CGS staff will be limited to Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 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 Students must be in good standing and have a 2.0 GPA or above. 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. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to establish and maintain good work. Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams; Adobe Acrobat; ArcGIS Pro or other compatible GIS program. Ability to think critically, do thorough research, and communicate results. Preferred Qualifications Successful completion of GIS Data Acquisition and Management or equivalent course. 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 Administrative and investigative duties such as searching publicly accessible database of California Timber Harvest Plans to find, extract, catalogue, and document consultant geologic reports and maps. Georeferencing geologic report maps using a Geographic Information System (GIS) software. Georeferencing historical aerial photograph sets and flight line maps using GIS software. Scan and catalogue historical aerial photograph sets and flight line maps. Create and maintain detailed records of completed research results and georeferencing work. Communicate regularly with supervisor, other student assistants, and other CGS technical staff to report work progress and seek any necessary support to facilitate consistent workload. 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 a hybrid environment. Students must provide their own computer equipment. Fully remote is allowed and upon discretion of the supervisor. Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home. 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.
Required Applicant Documents:
Resume. Transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted). Answers to Supplemental Questions.
Optional Documents:
Cover Letter. List of References.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
(required) : Describe your experience with geologic, topographic, and other types of maps. Describe your experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spreadsheets, and spatial analysis. Describe your experience georeferencing maps. Have you successfully completed coursework related to GIS Data Acquisition and Management?
Apply by:
July 15, 2026
