Job Posting: Youth Aid
Department of Water Resources
JC-523986
YOUTH AID
$18.26 - $18.26 per Hour
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 7/27/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
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Job Description and Duties
Are you currently enrolled in at least 9 units of schooling? Looking for some part-time work to get you through the semester - or even beyond? Are you available for some on-site work on Tuesdays or Fridays, with the option to work additional hours from home?
Then we encourage you to apply for this position!!
NOTE: Although the classification is called 'Youth Aid', this position is open to all ages, so long as you meet the school enrollment requirement!
We are hiring for a part time employee to help us with file digitization efforts. The Youth Aid (YA) will scan historical regulatory records, including permit applications that may have large maps and multiple sizes/types of paper records, and save them as electronic records. The YA will then save the electronic records with specific naming conventions and upload them into our database to be accessible to all. Other projects and tasks assigned as needed.
Join us!
About the Central Valley Flood Protection Board:
The Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB) is a regulatory agency underneath the umbrella of the California Natural Resources Agency and is a sister agency to the Department of Water Resources (DWR). While DWR advertises vacancies on our behalf, we are separate from DWR, with our own critical roles and responsibilities. CVFPB is a legislatively mandated permitting and enforcement entity, charged with overseeing flood project construction and public safety within the Central Valley floodways and levee systems, as well as with the review, adoption and implementation of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan. More information about the CVFPB organization and mission may be viewed at http://cvfpb.ca.gov.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-523986
Position #(s):
840-820-9991-900
Working Title:
Youth Aid
Classification:
YOUTH AID
$18.26 - $18.26
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Non-Tenured, Intermittent
Department Information
Central Valley Flood Protection Board, Operations Branch, Enforcement Section, Sacramento
Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California's water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.
At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state's people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.
DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR's equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Department Website: https://water.ca.gov/
Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR's Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.
Special Requirements
Ability to lift 10-15 lbs; push, pull, move boxes; ability to learn to use new office equipment; must be able to traverse parking lot with boxes of permit files.
All applicants for Youth Aid positions must meet the following departmental eligibility requirements:
Youth Aids must be enrolled in at least 9 units to be hired/continue employment. Unofficial Transcripts must be submitted with application; additionally, official transcript will be required if offered the position.
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: 7/27/2026
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 in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.
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:
Department of Water Resources
Mailing Address
Attn: Division of Human Resources
P.O. Box 1079
Sacramento, CA 95812
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Water Resources
Submit in Person
Certification Desk
715 P Street, 7th floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 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:
See Special Instructions for additional details.
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:
Benefits
Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.
Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Viktorea Dawson
(916) 914-0175
Viktorea.Dawson@cvflood.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:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 653-6952
civilrights@water.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.
Special Instructions
To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Cover Letter, Resume, Transcripts, and a Statement of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position #50100360 and Job Control #523986 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.
The Central Valley Flood Protection Board is looking for a qualified candidate to join our team. To showcase your skills and experience, we ask that you submit a separate Statement of Qualification (SOQ) document. Here's what you need to know:
The SOQ is a one-page typed document titled "Statement of Qualifications" in Arial 12-point font that is developed by the candidate explaining how their experience qualifies them for the specific duties of the position.
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.
The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, SROA/Surplus, and training and development assignment.
Examination/Assessment
For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To view the job application process video, click here.
This is a non-testing classification; therefore, no examination/assessment is required.
Please refer to the "Special Instructions" section in regarding how to apply for this position.
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.