Student Assistant (JC-488359)

To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply, you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search for job code 488359 to locate the job posting and apply. 

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 8/26/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Link: CalCareers

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

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

This position is a part of one-year internship program.

Are you looking to learn more about the fast-paced world of water policy? If you are interested in a career analyzing legislation and would like to gain experience in crafting public policy, this is the position for you! Apply today and join the State Water Resources Control Board’s Office of Legislative Affairs.

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Office of Legislative Affairs has an opening for a Student Assistant. The position is located at 1001 I Street, in the heart of Downtown Sacramento, next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

Duties:

The Student Assistant will assist in reviewing legislation and crafting public policy within the legislative affairs programs of the State Water Board.  This individual will work closely with the Legislative Director, Assistant Legislative Director, analysts at the Office of Legislative Affairs, and numerous State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) program staff to analyze State and Federal legislation affecting California’s drinking water, water quality, and water rights programs.  Incumbent will help monitor the progress of State and Federal legislation and will work to help advanced the priorities of Office Legislative Affairs.

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.

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.

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

Job type: Part-Time

Salary: $3,167.00 - $4,268.00 per Month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.