Intern - Environmental, Health, and Safety

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create a consideration for hire list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Intern - Environmental, Health, and Safety in the Department of Emergency Management. The consideration for hire list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under immediate supervision, performs research, analytical, and technical work designed to provide hands on learning experience related to the Environmental, Health, and/or Safety sections of the City of Henderson’s Department of Emergency Management; and performs related duties as assigned.

Position Information:

• This is a part-time, non-PERS position
• Work schedule is flexible and will not exceed 19 hours a week

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Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited college or university program in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Safety, Occupational Health, or a closely related field
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1)  Completed Employment Application

2) Proof of enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited college or university program in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Safety, Occupational Health, or a closely related field*

*Please attach your proof of enrollment to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:
Selection Interview   -  Tuesday, December 3, 2024
(Best Qualified Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.