Student Assistant – Communications Compliance & Support

## Overview The CPUC regulates privately owned electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, railroad, rail transit, and passenger transportation companies, in addition to authorizing video franchises. Our five Governor- appointed Commissioners, as well as our staff, are dedicated to ensuring that consumers have safe, reliable utility service at reasonable rates, protecting against fraud, and promoting the health of California’s economy. Please visit our website for more information: [https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/.](https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/) ## Description The California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) Communications Division is seeking to hire two (2) student assistants who can employ critical thinking and creativity to perform regulatory work utilizing a variety of analytical techniques; develop and evaluate alternatives; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively; and successfully communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. ## 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 throughout the course of employment. | | --- | --- | | **Prerequisites** | Must be a college 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 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. | | **Majors/Fields of Study** | Business Administration (all concentrations), Economics, Public Policy, Communications, Political Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, and Pre-Law/Law. | | **Work Schedule** | Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor. | | **Additional Work Schedule** | 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). | | **Compensation** | $18.50 - $25.50 per hour. | | **Minimum Qualifications** | Ability to r eason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental problems. Ability to develop and evaluate alternatives. Ability to analyze data and present ideas and information effectively, both…