STUDENT ASSISTANT

State of California; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 4,363,000 - 5,880,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Diego Region (San Diego Water Board) has a Student Assistant opening in the Stormwater Management Unit. The role involves applying AI tools to analyze stormwater data, review reports, and support database administration at an office in Mission Valley, San Diego.

Under supervision, the incumbent will integrate AI with data visualization tools, present findings to staff and Board members, and collaborate with regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience using AI tools, algorithms, and prompts to manage databases and reports.
• Experience in environmental science, chemical engineering, or civil engineering related to water quality control.
• Ability to produce findings and recommendations from multiple data sources.

Responsibilities

• Analyze stormwater data and review reports.
• Integrate AI tools with data interpretation/visualization tools.
• Develop tools to automate administrative actions and improve data workflows.
• Collaborate with staff and regulatory agencies; prepare presentations for the public/Board.

Skills

AI tools

Data analysis

Water quality

GIS

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

California Integrated Water Quality System

GeoTracker

Stormwater MARTS

Geographic Information Systems

Job description

$3,167.00 - $4,268.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/2/2026

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.

Please note: this position is paid on an hourly basis and limited to 1500 hours in a rolling year. The salary range for Student Assistant is $18.27- $24.62 per hour.

The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Diego Region (San Diego Water Board) has an opening for a Student Assistant in the Stormwater Management Unit. The position is at an office building in the Mission Valley community of San Diego at 2375 Northside Drive, San Diego, near light rail, freeways, and restaurants.

Under the supervision of a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State Board’s Strategic Plan and the San Diego Water Board’s Practical Vision, the incumbent will perform water quality work related to the San Diego Water Board’s Stormwater Program. Specific job duties and responsibilities are described in the Duty Statement.

The position requires the application of artificial intelligence tools, algorithms, and prompts in performing activities related to analyzing stormwater data, reviewing reports, and database administration. Performing field inspections may be required to confirm data. The incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, following through on commitments, and to solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments. The incumbent will integrate artificial intelligence tools with data interpretation/visualization tools to analyze and evaluate inventory data and increase efficiencies of administrative tasks; and will develop tools to automate administrative actions. The incumbent is expected to work collaboratively with other staff and regulatory agencies; and provide written and verbal presentations to the public and Board members.

Additional Information

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.

In accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and GC 14200, the successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Proof of residency may be required.

Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.

In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STUDENT ASSISTANT

# of Positions: 1

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type: Student Assistant

Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/

Human Resources Contact:
Aja Marsh
[phone]
[e-mail]

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Knowledge, ability, and work experience using artificial intelligence tools, algorithms, and prompts to manage databases and reports, create efficient administrative processes, and prioritize data.
• Experience in environmental science, chemical engineering, or civil engineering relating to water quality control.
• Experience preparing, managing, reviewing, and interpreting multiple sources of data, to produce logical findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Knowledge of federal and State of California laws, policies, and regulations regarding water quality protection.
• Experience working with Microsoft’s Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access, etc.), California Integrated Water Quality System, GeoTracker, Stormwater Multiple Application and Report Tracking System, and Geographic Information Systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others using strong verbal and written skills. Ability to maintain effective working relationships in a professional and courteous manner with Water Board staff and outside stakeholders in a professional, courteous, and timely manner. Ability to interact with the public, solicit and respond to comments on work products, and make effective oral presentations or briefings.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects to meet organizational needs and priorities; work independently or in teams; follow instructions; meet commitments and deadlines; and review accuracy of work products.
• Knowledge and interest in water quality control-related work consistent with the San Diego Water Board’s mission. Ability to apply organizational values in decision‑making and work products.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.