Description The Department of Toxic Substances Control's (DTSC) Office of Environmental Information Management is seeking to hire two (2) student assistants to assist in the daily operations of DTSC applications under the general direction of the Solutions, Development and Automation Manager and/or the Enterprise Architecture and Data Management Manager. The position is expected to begin by mid fall of 2024 and can continue on a part time basis during the subsequent school year. RequirementsConditions 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. 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: Students must be enrolled in at least: 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. Majors/Fields of Study Computer Science (all concentrations), Information Technology (all concentrations), Management Information Science Work Schedule Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday - Friday, between 8 AM - 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor. 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). Minimum Qualifications
- Understanding of Computer Science/Engineering, project scoping, planning, designing and implementing information technology (IT) systems.
- Understanding of the basic concepts of IT hardware, software and telecommunications and networking for platforms supported by DTSC.
- Ability to work independently or in a team.
- Must have the ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
- Ability to analyze data and situations, reason logically and creatively, identify problems, draw valid conclusions, and develop effective solutions.
- Ability to meet and deal tactfully with a variety of people with different backgrounds, experiences and attributes.
Preferred Qualifications
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to create Python scripts for multiple applications.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in designing and developing web applications and databases.
- Researching and learning new technology solutions.
- Create dashboards and reports.
- Assist in automation of office processes, i.e., automate scheduled tasks on servers.
- Assist with the daily operations of DTSC applications, including responding to Tier 1 helpdesk issues, assist with and observe the maintenance operations of IT Endpoints, and interact with customers to resolve a wide range of issues and requests.
- Performing system and software upgrades.
- Review procedure manuals for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist in requirements gathering.
- Other duties as assigned.
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. Working Conditions Work is performed in a hybrid environment. Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI telework agreement. Application Instructions 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: October 24, 2024