About the role#
The California Geological Survey is hiring a student assistant to support the Landslide Mapping Unit. You will collect, manage, and interpret geologic and landslide data. This is a part-time, temporary position based in California. You must reside and perform all work within the state.
What you'll do#
- Populate the Regional Landslide Database and other inventories with landslide events and climate data.
- Compile landslide mapping from existing geologic maps.
- Use ArcGIS to digitize geologic features and geolocate event reports.
- Assist with project layout and style file development.
- Contribute to slope stability, climatic modeling, or machine learning projects if you have the relevant background.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at an accredited college or university on the affiliation list.
- A declared major in Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics.
- Experience with geologic and topographic maps.
- Familiarity with GIS software, spreadsheets, and databases.
- A basic understanding of geologic concepts like stratigraphy, geomorphology, and structure.
Location & details#
- Location: Remote (must reside in California).
- Pay: $18.27 - $24.04 per hour.
- Schedule: Flexible, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
- Hours: Up to 24 hours per week during the academic year, up to 40 hours during breaks.
About University Enterprises, Inc.
University Enterprises, Inc. is a non-profit corporation based in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1946, it provides programs and services to support the campus community at Sacramento State. The organization employs 133 people. It functions as a resource for the educational and social environment of the university.
How to get in at University Enterprises, Inc.
Applying early to University Enterprises, Inc. gives you a better chance of being seen by the hiring team before the applicant pool becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you can be among the first to submit your materials. You save time and avoid the frustration of applying to stale listings. Reach out to the recruiters behind the company roles to ask about the position or a referral. Intern Insider surfaces the specific people managing these openings, which materially improves your response rates. Connecting directly with a human often helps you stand out in a way that a standard application cannot.
