Description
The Department of Conservation under the California Geological Survey (CGS) Regional Geologic and Landslide Mapping Program is seeking to hire a student assistant to support the Landslide Mapping Unit. Project work will be commensurate with each student’s skill and experience, but will generally involve the collection, management, analysis, and interpretation of geologic and landslide data. Project work may include working with CGS landslide databases and event inventories; assist with seasonal and storm-scale data acquisition; and compile mapping from previously-published geologic maps. Many of these projects involve the use of GIS software (i.e., QGIS, ArcGIS Pro) and students may have the opportunity to digitize geologic mapping and assist with project layout development.
Requirements
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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.
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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
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Majors/Fields of Study |
Geology, Earth Science, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics.
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Work Schedule |
Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
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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).
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Compensation
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$18.27 - $24.04 per hour
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Minimum Qualifications |
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Preferred Qualifications |
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Duties and Responsibilities |
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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.
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Working Conditions |
Work is performed in an remote environment.
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Application Instructions
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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.
Apply By 09/17/2026
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Summary
To learn more about the California Geological Survey visit our website at: www.consrv.ca.gov/CGS/Pages/Index.aspx
Additional information about the Landslides Mapping Unit can be found here: https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/landslides
Current college enrollment, eligible major, and familiarity with maps, GIS, spreadsheets, databases, and basic geology; California residency and in-state work required.
Key Responsibilities
- mapping landslides
- managing databases
- analyzing geologic data
Skills & Tools
QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, GIS, NOAA, Python, R, Fortran
Job Details
- Category: Research and Development (R&D)
- Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
- Commitment: Part Time, Temporary
- Workplace: Remote — California, United States
- Salary: USD 38,001 – 50,003 / year
- Languages: English
About University Enterprises, Inc.
A university-affiliated organization providing student employment and administrative services. — Industry: Education