The California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) is looking to hire one (1) student assistant to work under the direct supervision of a Principal Transportation Engineer within the Executive Office of the Division of Traffic Operations.
In a learning capacity, the student assistant will be responsible for developing and maintaining simple databases, such as Traffic Operations software and hardware lifecycle and a tracking tool for communication cost associated with the Transportation Management System.
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.
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 worked must be performed in the state of California.
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 (i.e., degree, license, or official transcript) and physical exam and drug urinalysis test. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises Inc., (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
Work Schedule
Flexible hours, Monday through Friday, between 7:30am – 5:00pm. Final schedule to be determined between supervisor and student.
Additional Work Schedule
Student Assistants and Graduate Student Assistants generally work up to 20 hours per work week (Sunday-Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per work week during breaks; (Winter, Spring and Summer).
Student Assistants are not permitted to telecommute or work remotely.
On/Off Sacramento State Campus
Off Campus
Pay Range
$15.00 - $27.53 per hour
Department/Agency
California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS)
Unit/Division
Traffic Operations/3335
Project Description
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 please visit www.dot.ca.gov.
Majors/Fields of Study
Computer Science and Engineering, Statistics
Minimum Qualifications
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Possess knowledge of: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
- Ability to reason logically, analyze situations accurately, adopt effective course of action.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the workplace.
- Ability to work in a team environment and follow directions.
- Working knowledge of basic transportation system design and operation.
- Working knowledge of research process and procedures.
- Skill in operating and conducting projects in a virtual environment.
- Preference will be given to students with background in Computer science or Statistics.
- Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
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 at a minimum in: 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.