Job Description and Duties
Are you interested in joining a dynamic and multi-disciplinary team that will help advance your knowledge and career in California’s energy and power industry? The California Energy Bond Office (CEBO) plays a vital role in shaping the future of energy regulation and financing. CEBO manages utility regulatory matters, participates in rate-setting proceedings with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and oversees a bond program that supports the modernization of California’s energy market.
As a Student Assistant at CEBO, you will contribute to high-impact projects that blend engineering, economics, and policy to support California’s clean energy goals. Under the direction of the Supervisor for the Regulatory Compliance and Reporting Section of CEBO, the incumbent will assist in the management of the DWR Charge Fund Program, created by Assembly Bill (AB) 1054 and the Electric Power Fund Program, created by AB 1X.
Responsibilities of this position include assisting in performing engineering and economic analysis for forecasting and tracking revenue from electricity retail sales, preparing regulatory filings, monitoring proceedings with the CPUC, managing the issuance of bonds, and preparation of engineering and economic reports, metrics and presentations.
Link: California Energy Bond Office
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- STUDENT ASSISTANT -ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCES-
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
JC-529284
Student Assistant (Engineering and Architectural Sciences)
STUDENT ASSISTANT -ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCES-
$18.27 - $28.16
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
1
Sacramento County
Hybrid
Student Assistant
Department Information
California Energy Bond Office, Regulatory Compliance and Reporting Section, Sacramento
Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.
At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.
DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Department Website: https://water.ca.gov/
Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.
Special Requirements
All applicants for Student Assistant positions must meet the following departmental eligibility requirements:
1. Enrolled in nine (9) semester/eight (8) quarter units for undergraduate students or six (6) semester/four (4) quarter units for graduate students.
2. Achieved a 2.0 grade point average in the most recently completed academic term.
3. Declared a major related to the duties of the advertised position and enrolled in coursework required for that major.
Student Assistant employees are paid hourly and are limited to 1500 hours per 12 consecutive months.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date:
9/15/2026
Who May Apply
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.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Water Resources
Mailing Address
Attn:
Division of Human Resources
P.O. Box 1079
Sacramento,
CA
95812
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Water Resources
Submit in Person
Certification Desk
715 P Street, 7th floor
Sacramento,
CA
95814
08:00 AM
-
04:30 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. - Resume is required and must be included.
- School Transcripts
- Other - Cover Letter
- Statement of Qualifications -
See Special Instructions for additional details.
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.
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:
The ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data accurately.
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn by engaging in routine or detailed tasks, developing practical techniques, and remain open to new tools, technologies, and regulatory frameworks in a rapidly evolving energy environment.
- Demonstrate proficiency with digital tools and computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel.
- Demonstrate effective teamwork, leadership capability, and strong writing skills.
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of economics, mathematics, and power engineering.
Benefits
Visit
the CalHR Salary and
Benefits site
to read more about State service benefits such as leave, pension, insurances,
and retirement savings offered to eligible employees.
This
position is located in the Arden Arcade area, with close access to the I-80
Capital City Freeway. Free parking is available to employees.
Personal Leave Program
2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage
reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific
rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The
actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your
bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional
information please visit Human Resources
Manual - CalHR
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
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.
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 653-6952
[email protected]
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.
Special Instructions
To
be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), cover letter,
Statement of Qualifications, resume, and unofficial transcripts. Please
reference SAP Position #50096001 and Job
Control #529284 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are
applying” section of your application.
The
Cover Letter should include a statement as to why you are interested in this
position and highlight skills that are most applicable to the Duty Statement.
A
Statement of Qualifications is a (1-page maximum) separate typed document
entitled Statement of Qualifications in Arial 12-point font that addresses the
candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as it relates to the
job description.
The
following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility,
transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, SROA/Surplus, and training and development
assignment.
Resumes, cover
letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed
application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required
Application Package Documents section.
Click here to complete
DWR’s Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not
affect the application status.
Examination/Assessment
For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To learn more about how to get a State job, click here.
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 work place. 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.
