Department of Parks \& Recreation
JC\-519289 *
GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT/STUDENT ASSISTANT
GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT
$21\.49 \- $28\.11 per Hour
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 6/4/2026
Application Methods:Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop\-off
Job Description and Duties
GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT (NON\-TENURED INTERMITTENT) – OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION / HEADQUARTERS/ SACRAMENTO
*Proof of application for or enrollment as a student in an appropriate college or university is required for employment in this position.* A STUDENT ASSISTANT will also be considered for recruitment purposes.
The reporting location for this position is Office of Historic Preservation in Sacramento, CA. This position will work under the supervision of Supervisor I.
The Graduate Student Assistant will serve as an Information Management Unit staff person responsible for digitizing cultural resource management reports and adding cultural resources and their evaluations to OHP’s database inventory. Assist OHP staff in locating digital and paper records. Assist California Historical Resources Information System Regional Information Centers to maintain their cultural resource document repositories. Incumbent may also periodically assist in project assignments related to database support for OHP programs. Duties may include filing, taking notes at meetings, packing boxes of documents, shipping or mailing of items, data entry, and working with creating and editing Geographic Information System (GIS) shape files.
Employment in all cases for the Student Assistant and Graduate Student Assistant is either as occasional employment or on a part\-time basis during the school year.
Individuals in these classifications work on an actual hour worked basis to a maximum of 1500 hours.
This will allow departments to work employees in these classifications up to 1500 hours in a 12 consecutive month period regardless of the number of days they have worked.
The appointment shall not exceed nine months in a 12\-month period. Individuals in these classifications receive no permanent status in state service.
This position is designated as telework eligible\-remote centered.
State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Mathura Viswanathan at (916\) 445\-7000 or at mathura.viswanathan@parks.ca.gov.
This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.
Working Conditions
Office work: Large amount of work with paper, high degree of time spent on computer, working with large format scanner.
and qualify the applicant for the position.
Please include a 1\-2 page(s), 12\-point font, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that describes your experience as it relates to this position/Duty Statement. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ.
Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.
Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678\) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)
SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.
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: 6/4/2026
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 Parks \& Recreation
Administrative Services Division
Attn: Classification and Hiring Unit
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296\-0001
Address for Drop\-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Parks \& Recreation
Administrative Services Division
Classification and Hiring Unit
715 P Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM \- 05:00 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.
- Statement of Qualifications \- Please see "Special Requirements"
- Other \- Copy of transcripts or proof of enrollment
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 most qualified candidates will possess the ability to perform standard office functions; work cooperatively and effectively with a wide range of people at various levels; have demonstrated experience with databases and scanning software; be able to use various office equipment (computer, scanner, and printer); have accurate and quick data entry skills; be able to navigate through and add files/updates/changes to program\-specific databases; and be able to work at least 16 hours per week. Familiarity with cultural resource management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is highly desired.
The most desirable candidates will work tactfully with members of the general public, public agency staff, and elected and appointed government officials both in person and over the phone; be detail\-oriented; possess the ability to multi\-task, prioritize work assignments, and meet deadlines; have excellent attendance and dependability; possess a positive attitude; be flexible in responding to a changing workload; have good organizational skills; be able to manage time efficiently and effectively.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Mathura Viswanathan
(916\) 445\-7000
Mathura.Viswanathan@parks.ca.gov
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:
Sharon Comas \- EEO Office
(916\) 653\-9990
sharon.comas@parks.ca.gov
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.
Additional Instructions
If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position \# 549\-084\-4872\-901 and the Job Control \# JC\-519289 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678\.
Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.
Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
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.
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.