Student Assistant -Engineering And Architectural Sciences

Job Overview

Student Assistant (Engineering & Architectural Sciences) to support the Division of Drinking Water’s Central Branch in the Fresno District, South Central California Section (Section
4). Working location: 265 W. Bullard Avenue, Ste 101, Fresno, CA 93704.

$18.27 - $28.16 per hour, paid hourly up to 1500 hours in a rolling year.

Telework may be available with required in‑person attendance. Must reside in California; proof of residency may be required.

• Currently enrolled in an upper‑division engineering, architectural, or landscape architectural program.
• Minimum 9 semester (or 8 quarter) units per term; must maintain a 2.0 GPA per term.
• Valid driver’s license if driving is required.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. The position is a non‑testing classification; the panel will evaluate education, experience, personal traits, and fitness for the job.

• Integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and the ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, elementary principles of algebra and geometry, and their application to engineering, architecture, or landscape architecture.
• Familiarity with drafting procedures and equipment, programming, and database use.
• Ability to apply engineering knowledge to work situations, follow oral and written instructions, and learn operating procedures.
• Willingness to perform routine or detailed work to learn practical techniques applicable to engineering or architectural work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel.

Submit an electronic application through your Cal Career account by the final filing date of 7/31/2026. All required documents—completed STD 678 application (if not applying electronically), resume, and a Statement of Qualifications—must be included. Applications received without a Statement of Qualifications will not be considered.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Questions regarding reasonable accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position can be directed to the EEO Office of the Department.