Student Assistant - Environmental Compliance And Outreach

Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire a Student Assistant to assist Environmental Compliance and Outreach (ECO) and the Headquarters' Division of Local Assistance in a wide array of duties to help further the Division's mission and goals, in a learning and development capacity, under the general direction of the Office Chief for ECO in the Division of Local Assistance and the close supervision of the Office's Environmental Policy and Training Coordinators.
This position will provide the Student Assistant with a wonderful opportunity to work closely with a team of engineers, environmental planners, and administrative staff charged with providing innovative solutions to improve California's federal Environmental Compliance policies and procedures which will help enable the Planning and Modal Programs' (P&MP) Vision to build a multimodal transportation system that meets the needs of all Californians.
Requirements
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 positing 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.
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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
Natural Sciences, Communication Studies, Graphic Design, Geography, Geology, and Journalism.
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, summer).
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.
• Detail oriented with demonstrated flexibility, reliability, responsiveness, and initiative.
• Proficiency in software such as Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting software (E.g., Zoom, MS Teams, and WebEx) and video editing programs (g., Camtasia, Premier, Gimp).
• Excellent Oral and written communication.
• Problem solving skills with capability to implement stakeholder engagement and process facilitation.
• Attention to detail with ability to prepare, edit, and proof presentation material.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment, capable of managing diverse workload with shifting priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge of Caltrans strategic plan, its organizational structure, its various stakeholders, and its various environmental programs.
• Familiar with map making and ESRI Arc GIS software
• Ability to utilize data-collection techniques and progress reporting methodologies
• 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

• Assist in the coordination of various Environmental Compliance, outreach, and training activities across a variety of technical topic areas, including organizing meeting materials and presentation by subject matter experts.
• Assist with the implementation of data-driven performance management techniques and reporting on the progress of the Office's strategic initiatives.
• Facilitating input from subject matter experts and local agencies and drafting process-improvement policy change proposals related to the Division's environmental program.

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: February 26, 2024