Student Assistant - Environmental Program Support

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 a student assistant, in a learning capacity, to work under the close supervision of an Environmental Planner. The student assistant, in a learning capacity, will contribute as a team member on various staff development projects. They will actively participate in assisting staff with the logistics involved in the preparation of training for environmental staff and managers statewide. Responsibilities include collecting and compiling information for environmental training, and presentations, as well as coordinating attendance. The student assistant, in a learning capacity, will also record and summarize meeting minutes and actions, proactively addressing follow-up requests. Additional duties involve assisting with data analysis, preparing visual displays, supporting staff in documenting program elements, providing editing assistance, and maintaining program web content.

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.

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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

Biological Sciences, Communication Studies, Ecological Management and Restoration, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Government, Landscape Architecture, Liberal Studies, Natural Sciences, Physical Science, Political Science, Public Policy & Administration, Real Estate and Land Use Affairs, Social Science, Sociology, or Urban Land Development.

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

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

• Contribute as a team member to assist with staff development training preparation, participate in meetings, assist with coordinating activities.
• Collect and compile information required for meeting agendas, reports, and presentations and assist with drafting these types of documents.
• Record and summarize minutes and actions for distribution.
• Assist with specific follow-up requests that arise from meetings.
• Participate in environmental studies and data collection.
• Maintain comprehensive project databases and documentation.
• Assist with organizing class materials, including coordinating attendance, and reserve training venues.
• Prepare tables, charts, diagrams, and maps to display information for correspondence, written reports and presentations.
• Assist with editing documents, letters, and other materials.
Assist with maintaining content on program webpages

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: 7/02/2026