Student Assistant - Program Support (2 Positions) Details

Student Assistant - Program Support (2 Positions)

University Enterprises, Inc. - Sacramento, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

The California Energy Commission (CEC) is seeking to hire two student assistants to assist the Renewable Energy Division staff in the Renewable Portfolio Office’s Verification and Compliance Unit and Certification & Eligibility of Renewable Technologies Unit. ~Renewables Portfolio Standard Program Renewables Portfolio Standard – RPS | California Energy Commission
One student assistant will work with the Verification and Compliance Unit on verification-related activities including tracking annual renewable procurement claims, facility generation data, and retail sales. The student will work closely with staff to track and resolve discrepancies in the reported data, create and maintain Excel spreadsheets, perform research of historical program data, and other special projects, as assigned. The student assistant will assist external stakeholders with phone and email inquiries.
The other student assistant will work with the Certification Unit to provide support to the staff in certification-related activities including determining the eligibility of renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind, bioenergy and energy storage devices. The Student Assistant will lead outreach for the RPS program through the Outlook email inbox and RPS call line as well as coordinate meetings between staff and stakeholders to discuss aspects of their renewable energy projects.
Both students will work in a dynamic environment on renewable energy programs that support clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the State of California.
Conditions of EmploymentThis 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 (i.e., 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.
Work ScheduleFlexible, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistants and Graduate Student Assistants generally work up to 20 hours per work week (Sunday-Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per work week during breaks; (Winter, Spring and Summer).

Area Sacramento
On/Off Sacramento State Campus Off Campus
Worksite City Sacramento
Pay Range $17.70 - $28.56 per hour
Department/Agency California Energy Commission (CEC)
Unit/Division Renewable Energy Division
Project DescriptionEstablished in 1974, the CEC is the state’s primary energy policy and planning agency. The CEC is advancing many of the state’s cutting-edge energy and climate programs and policies. The Renewable Energy Division at the CEC is committed to expanding the use of renewable energy in California in a way that maximizes the economic, environmental, and grid-reliability benefits to all Californians. To learn more visit www.energy.ca.gov
Majors/Fields of Study Accounting, Biological Science, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Information Systems, Ecological Management and Restoration, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Government , International Relations, Law, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physical Science, Political Science, Public Policy and Administration, Statistics, Urban Land Development
Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with databases, developing spreadsheets, analyzing data, and presenting conclusions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, supervisors.
• Detail oriented, strong research, writing, organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Applicants must be comfortable and confident with communicating via phone and email.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

PrerequisitesMust 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 at a minimum in: 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.
Position Description

Preferred Qualifications
Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdditional duties include providing support to staff on outreach to utilities and stakeholders. Duties by program: ~ Renewables Portfolio Standard Program ~ https://www.energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/renewables-portfolio-standard ~

• Verification Unit: Excel spreadsheet analysis to verify renewable energy facility generation and retirement of renewable energy credits.
• Certification unit: Analysis of renewable energy resources through technical and policy documentation. Regular use of the RPS Online System (web portal). Correspondence with stakeholders via email and phone.
• Various ad-hoc research assignments related to historical data and new renewable resources; retail electricity and renewable energy data to determine statistical trends and support data analysis.
• Students will also assist periodically with special projects, data collection and evaluation, and report formatting and editing.

Physical RequirementsSit 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.
Working ConditionsWork is performed in an office environment.
Hours Per Week Students (part-time) 0-20 hours per week during the academic year, up to 40 hours per week during breaks; (Winter, Spring and Summer). (NSTU)
Posting Date 03/07/2022
Closing Date 04/07/2022
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to ApplicantPlease 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.