Student Assistant (Student Assistant -Engineering And Architectural Sciences-)

Department of Consumer Affairs · Sacramento County

Salary: $3,167 – $4,881 per month

Closes: 2026-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties Under the close supervision of the Senior Air Quality Engineer (AQE), the Student Assistant supports engineering and research activities in a learning capacity. The role involves assisting with equipment testing and certification, laboratory research, quality control, and general engineering tasks, while gaining practical experience with BAR procedures, technical analysis, and maintenance of inspection equipment. * Please refer to the "Application Instructions" and "Additional Information" for instructions on how to apply*. In all job functions, employees are responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Employees are expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey. Department of Consumer Affairs Recruitment Survey You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating “preference under Government Code section 18220”. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility. Candidates must provide transcripts (unofficial or official) and/or verification of college enrollment with their application when applying for this position. Candidates must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester units or 9 quarter units per academic term with no less than 12 semester units or 18 quarter units per academic year. Candidates must have a 2.0 grade point average. Additionally, the candidate's field of study shall correlate with the duties of this position. 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: • Positive attitude and highly motivated. • Have excellent customer service skills. • Ability to analyze information and make decisions in a competent and timely manner. • Ability to work well with others and maintain good interpersonal relationships. • Excellent organizational skills. • Ability to ask effective questions, evaluates information, apply guidelines and procedures, and make accurate and timely decisions. • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. • Ability to handle multiple priorities. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to maximize utilization of computers to accomplish daily tasks. • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
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Job Description and Duties

Under the close supervision of the Senior Air Quality Engineer (AQE), the Student Assistant supports engineering and research activities in a learning capacity. The role involves assisting with equipment testing and certification, laboratory research, quality control, and general engineering tasks, while gaining practical experience with BAR procedures, technical analysis, and maintenance of inspection equipment.
* Please refer to the "Application Instructions" and "Additional Information" for instructions on how to apply*.
In all job functions, employees are responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Employees are expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey.

Department of Consumer Affairs Recruitment Survey

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

Special Requirements

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating “preference under Government Code section 18220”. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.
Candidates must provide transcripts (unofficial or official) and/or verification of college enrollment with their application when applying for this position. Candidates must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester units or 9 quarter units per academic term with no less than 12 semester units or 18 quarter units per academic year. Candidates must have a 2.0 grade point average. Additionally, the candidate's field of study shall correlate with the duties of this position.

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:
  • Positive attitude and highly motivated.
  • Have excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to analyze information and make decisions in a competent and timely manner.
  • Ability to work well with others and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to ask effective questions, evaluates information, apply guidelines and procedures, and make accurate and timely decisions.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to maximize utilization of computers to accomplish daily tasks.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

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Regional hiring context

There are 658 current state openings in Sacramento County, including this position.

Application timeline

Applications close in 8 days, on November 12, 2026.

Posting history

This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 30, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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