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STUDENT ASSISTANT

California Department of State Hospitals
San Bernardino, CA Temporary
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
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.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-482960

Position #(s):

502-000-4870-XXX

Working Title:

Student Assistant

Classification:

STUDENT ASSISTANT

$3,075.00 - $3,379.00 A

Please note, this is an hourly position. Salary range is $17.74-$23.90 per hour

$3,290.00 - $3,616.00 B

Please note, this is an hourly position. Salary range is $17.74-$23.90 per hour

$3,517.00 - $3,872.00 C

Please note, this is an hourly position. Salary range is $17.74-$23.90 per hour

$3,765.00 - $4,144.00 D

Please note, this is an hourly position. Salary range is $17.74-$23.90 per hour

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

San Bernardino County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Student Assistant

Department Information

DSH – Patton

3102 E. Highland Avenue

Patton, CA 92369

http://www.dsh.ca.gov

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton

Job Description And Duties

Patton State Hospital Human Resources is accepting applications to fill Student Assistant positions in multiple Hospital departments.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a continuous basis. All applications will be pre-screened and hiring interviews will be scheduled upon Management approval in order to meet operational and departmental needs. Applications will remain on file and available for review the duration of the advertisement.

For these positions you must:

  • Complete a STD 678 Examination/Employment Application.
  • Attach the following to the State Application: ( 1 ) A cover letter in which you state your declared major and educational and career path goals. If you have not declared your major, state your scholastic interest. In addition, include your availability for work; and ( 2 ) Attach a current copy of your course schedule and proof of enrollment in a college or university. You may attach an informal transcript of classes attended in lieu of your course schedule. If you are a new student and do not yet have either a course schedule, or informal college transcript, you may include only proof of enrollment in a college or university but will be required to provide a course schedule if offered a position.

The Student Assistant will work flexible hours in accordance with their school schedule, and operational needs of the facility. The classification is a temporary TAU appointment. The Student Assistant may not work more than 1500 hours in a 12 consecutive month period. There is no guarantee of work hours and work hours will vary. No health, dental, or vision benefits are provided for persons in this classification.

Duties of the Student Assistant will vary depending upon their assigned work locations. Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, participating in various phases of a planned training program; learn policies, procedures, and techniques; perform meaningful tasks which are valuable and necessary to the program of the department; gain practical experience in the professional or technical field of study; assist in research, analysis, review and other related activities in the department.

All interested candidates should submit a completed application, cover letter, and course schedule/transcript/proof of college university enrollment pursuant to instructions in this announcement, to the Human Resources, Employment Unit.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from PattonHREmploymentUnit@dsh.ca.gov . It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

  • Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control # 482960 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov . Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled

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:

Department of State Hospitals - Patton

N/A

Attn: HR-Employment Unit

3102 East Highland Avenue

Patton , CA 92369

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of State Hospitals - Patton

N/A

Human Resources-Employment Unit

3102 East Highland Avenue

Patton , CA 92369

HR is closed on weekends and holidays

07:00 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:

  • 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Other - Attach the following to the State Application: ( 1 ) A cover letter in which you state your declared major and educational and career path goals. If you have not declared your major, state your scholastic interest. In addition, include your availability for work; and ( 2 ) Attach a current copy of your course schedule and proof of enrollment in a college or university.

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.

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