Job Posting: Student Assistant - Tribal Programs and Grant Support

Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation

JC-526220
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Student Assistant - Tribal Programs and Grant Support
STUDENT ASSISTANT

$3,167.00 - $4,268.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/23/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction and day-to-day supervision of the SGC Tribal Housing Capacity Building team, the interns will support overall program operations and development. They will work closely with program grantees, applicants, SGC/LCI staff, and other interested parties to ensure the successful continuation of program needs and initiatives related to Tribal housing and community resilience.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions


Persons appointed to this position must be reasonably expected to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects with or without reasonable accommodation. 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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-526220
Position #(s):
368-675-4870-901
Working Title:
Student Assistant - Tribal Programs and Grant Support
Classification:
STUDENT ASSISTANT
$3,167.00 - $3,480.00 A
$3,389.00 - $3,724.00 B
$3,623.00 - $3,988.00 C
$3,878.00 - $4,268.00 D
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Student Assistant
Work Shift:
TBD
Work Week:
Monday to Friday

Department Information

The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) serves the Governor and his Cabinet as staff for long-range planning and research and constitutes the comprehensive state planning agency. LCI assists the Governor and the Administration in planning, research, policy development, and legislative analysis. LCI formulates long- range state goals and policies to address land use, climate change, population growth and distribution, urban expansion, infrastructure development, groundwater sustainability and drought response, and resource protection. LCI’s budget programs include State Planning and Policy Development, Strategic Growth Council, and Racial Equity Commission. LCI is a fast-paced, creative work environment that requires staff to have strong collaboration skills, an ability to quickly respond to changing policy needs, and a positive attitude and sense of humor. Proven commitment to creating a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences.



2025 Person Leave Program Reduction

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. The salary ranges listed in this job posting may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance with the PLP. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.


CA residency

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.


Special Requirements

Required Majors/Fields of Study

Native American Studies, Architecture, Design, Economics, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Communications, Ecological Mgmt and Restoration, Law, GIS, Ethnic Studies, Government, Political Science, Public Policy & Administration, Public Health, Real Estate and Land Use Affairs, Social Science, Sociology, Urban Land Development, Sustainability

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 8/23/2026

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. 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. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating “preference under Government Code section 18220”. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
Human Resources Office
Attn: Cristina Granado
1400 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
Human Resources Office
Cristina Granado
1400 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • School Transcripts
  • Other -

    A cover letter is REQUIRED and MUST be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Applications received without a cover letter will not be considered. Résumés in lieu of the cover letter will not be accepted. 

     

    Please upload both your resume and cover letter (no more than two pages, with 1-inch margins each). Refer to the Cover Letter section below.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
  • Understanding of and sensitivity to Tribal needs, challenges, and cultural practices
  • Understanding of state, federal, or philanthropic grant applications and administration
  • Experience in working on initiatives related to Tribal community resilience
  • Understanding of Federal and State housing practices
  • Experience with policy and/or program evaluation and analysis

Benefits


Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Cristina Granado
(279) 259-1534
cristina.granado@lci.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Alanna Dayton
(279) 228-3940
alanna.dayton@lci.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Cover Letter

COVER LETTER

Instructions: your letter must be typed, no more than two pages, with one inch margins, and include your name in the header. Please address the following questions:

  1. Briefly describe how your course work or employment experience relates to this position.
  2. What is your experience living-in or working with Tribal communities in California, and why are you enthusiastic about this role?

 

Additional Application Instructions

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

All information regarding your employment history must be included on the State Employment Application STD. 678. Applications that are submitted blank or with “see resume” in place of duties performed or applications received without the following information for each job entry will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted:

  • "To" and "from" dates (month/day/year)
  • Hours worked per week
  • Private sector job titles
  • Supervisor name and phone number
  • Job duties performed
  • State employees must list the specific departments for which they worked and indicate the specific civil service classification titles held (not working titles).


Transcripts

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must include official verification of U.S. equivalency prior to appointment by an organization found here. 


Personal Identifying Information
Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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