Graduate Student Assistant - Clean Energy Unit- Hybrid (West Sacramento, CA)

## Overview The Department of General Services (DGS) Core Values and Employee Expectations are key to the success of the Department’s Mission. That mission is to “Deliver results by providing timely, cost-effective services and products that support our customers.” DGS employees are to adhere to the Core Values and Employee Expectations, and to perform their duties in a way that exhibits and promotes those values and expectations. The Clean Energy Unit supports state departments interested in onsite renewable energy generation through site license agreements (SLA) and power purchase agreements (PPA). This service includes site and energy assessments to determine viability and recommendations for the appropriate size and location of a potential solar or wind energy project for a facility. This service also includes project development and management and Request for Proposal (RFP) development. Clean Energy Unit manages each project from conception, system design and construction until the system is fully operational. Contracts for these projects run for 20-25 years and all energy produced by the system is consumed onsite by the state facility. These contracts do not require any capital outlay from the facility. For more information, please visit the [DGS website](https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OS/Services/Page-Content/Office-of-Sustainability-Services-List-Folder/Install-Solar-Wind-Systems-Via-Power-Purchase-Agreement). ## Description The Department of General Services (DGS) Clean Energy Unit is seeking to hire a Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) to work under close supervision of the Supervisor II, and in a leaning capacity, the Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) will assist in performing analytical duties in supporting the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of projects for various statewide building initiatives in accordance with the principles and guidelines of DGS. **This position is for Graduates Students only.** ## Requirements | **Conditions 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. | | --- | --- | | **Prerequisites** | Must be a graduate 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: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf Graduate students must be enrolled in at least four-semester units or six quarter units. Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting. | | **Majors/Fields of Study** | Business Administration (all concen…