Job Details

Student Assistant Position

The California Energy Commission (CEC) is seeking to hire two student assistants. Under the general supervision of a Program and Project Supervisor in the Fuels Analysis Branch of the Energy Assessments Division, the students assist in the collection, processing, and analysis of petroleum data. This data is submitted to the Energy Commission to meet state reporting regulations. The unit receives and maintains data on thousands of petroleum facilities in California.

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.

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable) at an accredited college or university. 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.

Biological Studies, Business Admin, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Econ, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics, Management Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Nuclear Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Physical Science, Software Engineering, other science, engineering, or math-related fields

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday Friday, between 8 AM 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor. This position averages 10 hours per week with flexibility for academic schedules.

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).

$17.70 - $28.08 per hour

Students must be in good standing and have a minimum 2.0 GPA or above. Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Excel. Edit with MS Word and use web-based email. Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical staff to receive instructions.

Skills with Adobe Acrobat and Office 365. Experience entering numerical data. Basic to advanced scripting and coding experience. Knowledge of California's petroleum market. 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. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Review data fillings received for completeness. Work with lead staff to identify and resolve potential errors. Organize, process and file received data. Monitor status of data fillings and update staff. Run automated queries of data. Write and troubleshoot basic queries. Assist staff in analyzing data using Excel and other related software. Assist staff with preparing public data request. If necessary, learn additional data analysis software over time.

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.

Work is performed in an remote environment. Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.

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. Please upload the following documents: Cover Letter answering the following question: "In no more than 3 sentences why do you want to work for the Transportation Fuels Market Unit?" Transcripts (official or unofficial) must show your name, major, school's name, current and complete enrollment history, and GPA. Screenshots will not be accepted for review. Work Availability. Resume. Apply by: April 30, 2026