SPEC:  GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT
                             CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONNEL BOARD

                                                 SPECIFICATION


                                                     Schematic Code:  MF40
                                                     Class Code:      4872
                                                     Established:     5/3/72
                                                     Revised:         --
                                                     Title Changed:   --


                               GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT


           DEFINITION
           Under close supervision and in a trainee capacity, to assist in the
           performance of professional duties such as research and other
           functions related to the departmental assignment; and to do other
           related work.


           JOB CHARACTERISTICS
           The class of Graduate Student Assistant is a training class
           established to provide limited term employment offering supervised
           experience in various professional areas.  Employment in this class
           is restricted to students in a college or university curriculum
           leading to an advanced degree in a professional area.  This class is
           designed to provide graduate students with an opportunity to
           familiarize themselves with the State's professional work.  It
           enables State agencies to utilize the services of graduate students
           during the course of their graduate training and facilitates more
           effective recruitment of applicants for professional careers in State
           service.


                                      TYPICAL TASKS

           Receives training from the departmental staff and gains practical
           experience by observing and assisting with the work performed;
           assists in and performs research; analyzes and evaluates data;
           prepares recommendations, reports and correspondence; observes
           methods, problems and principles related to the departmental
           assignments; gains experience in the methods and ethics of
           professional conduct and practice.


                                  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

           Registration as a graduate student in a college or university of
           recognized standing.  (Persons appointed during the summer months
           must produce evidence of eligibility for such registration in the
           following enrollment period.)


                                 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

           Knowledge of:  General concepts and principles involved in the
           departmental assignment.

           Ability to:  Reason logically; establish and maintain effective
           working relationships; draw sound conclusions and make  appropriate
           recommendations.


           SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
           Interest and aptitude in the work; willingness to do routine work in
           order to learn; high ethics and moral standards.