Student Assistant

CA Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Santa Clara, CA
Job Description






Job Posting:
Student Assistant













Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control







JC-509637

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Student Assistant



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:
3/8/2026















Application Methods:


Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

Drop-off










Print Job















Job Description and Duties



DEPARTMENT STATEMENT
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is committed to providing the highest level of service and public safety to the people of the State through licensing, education, and enforcement. ABC values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees are welcome and can thrive. Employees at ABC are required to provide exceptional customer service, maintain regular attendance, act with integrity, and be professional and responsive.

SUMMARY
Under close supervision and in a learner capacity, the student will assist in processing applications for alcoholic beverage licenses and provides general licensing information to the general public, licensees, applicants, consultants, attorneys, members of the alcoholic beverage industry. The student will provide general office support in answering of phones, emails and filing/organizing documents.

This is an in-office position. There is no telework available. 

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








Working Conditions



WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.











Minimum Requirements



You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.




Additional Documents













Position Details






Job Code #:


JC-509637





Position #(s):



024-225-4870-XXX









Working Title:



Student Assistant







Classification:


STUDENT ASSISTANT



$3,167.00 - $4,268.00


To calculate the approximate hourly rate use the following formula: Monthly Salary / 173.33 = Hourly Rate




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:


Santa Clara County





Telework:


In Office





Job Type:


Student Assistant







Facility:


San Jose District Office


















Department Information





Position is located at San Jose District Office:

224 Airport Parkway, Suite 620
San Jose, CA 95110

This office has free parking and is in close proximity to eateries and a credit union.





Department Website:
http://www.abc.ca.gov

















Special Requirements




















Interested individuals shall submit a completed State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) or Electronic State Employment Application (through CalCareers Account www.jobs.ca.gov) and all other required documents as detailed in the job announcement.

 

A copy of your unofficial transcripts must be included with your application when education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application but may be requested if selected for background.

 

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

 

Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for the position. 

 

Only the required documents listed in the job announcement will be reviewed when screening candidates. 

 

A background investigation and fingerprinting are required before a candidate can be appointed to this position.

 

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age.  Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission.


Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are meeting the Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification.   If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.  Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.








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:
3/8/2026

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:








Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control


Headquarters


Attn:
Ginger Valdez


3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100





Sacramento,
CA
95834










Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


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










Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control


Headquarters


Ginger Valdez


3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100





Sacramento,
CA
95834





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.





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.