Student Assistant - Data Analysis (Remote)

Remote Jobs; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An environmental regulatory agency is seeking a college student for a remote data analysis position. The role involves assisting in air quality policy, managing documents, and analyzing scientific data. Candidates should possess strong analytical and organizational skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers flexible hours of up to 40 hours per week during breaks.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Opportunity for hands-on experience

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in at least six-semester units for undergraduates.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products is required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist management and specialists in resolving air quality issues.
• Organize documents and manage calendars for efficiency.
• Analyze scientific data on regulatory programs.
• Create visualizations and present findings from analyses.
• Communicate effectively with Commission staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Currently enrolled college student

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

Employer Industry: Environmental Regulatory Agency

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $34.23 per hour
• Flexible work schedule with up to 24 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during breaks
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data analysis within the environmental sector
• Work remotely in a supportive environment
• Collaborate with professionals in policy, technical, and administrative areas related to air quality

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Assist management, specialists, and engineers in resolving policy, technical, and administrative issues related to air quality
• Manage, monitor, and organize documents and calendars for efficiency
• Gather, compute, and analyze scientific data on state and local incentive and regulatory programs
• Create visualizations and present findings from data analyses
• Communicate effectively with all levels of Commission staff

What is Required (Qualifications):

• Must be a college student enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students
• Experience with Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel
• Basic knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience gathering, computing, and analyzing scientific data
• Experience reviewing and interpreting air quality data, including compliance, maintenance, and monitoring plans
• Skilled in preparing and maintaining records and files accurately
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including map rendering and spatial analysis

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