Public Response Specialist; Part Time

* This recruitment is limited to the first 75 qualified external applications and will close to the public without notice while still accepting applications from internal employees.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create a consideration for hire list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Public Response Specialist (Part Time) in the Department of Community Development and Services. The consideration for hire list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, serves as the primary contact for citizens and provides administrative support duties for the division; and performs related duties as assigned.

• This is a part-time, non-PERS eligible position.
• This position does not qualify for employer-paid benefits, paid time off, wage increases, or union representation.
• This position requires enrollment in the City's Alternate Retirement Systems (ARS).
• Work schedule will be Sundays and Mondays, from 7:00am to 5:00pm. Subject to change at the department's discretion.
• Work schedule will consist of an average of 19 hours/week. Hours per week may increase or decrease based on Department need.
• May be required to work a flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours.
• External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range.

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• Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business Management, Business Administration, or Public Administration
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible or directly related administrative experience involving direct public contact
• Note:
  
  An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check
• Will be required to complete Security Awareness and National Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (Nlets) Network/Nevada Civil and Criminal Information Systems (NCCIS) certification within six (6) months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two (2) years. Must maintain certifications as a condition of continued employment.
• All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by local, state, and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and maintained as a condition of continued employment and at the incumbent’s expense.
• Desirable:
  Knowledge of International Property Maintenance Code
• Desirable:
  Knowledge of City of Henderson software systems

1) Completed Employment Application

Written Examination (Weighted 25%) - Test invitations and instructions will be sent on Thursday, March 12, 2026 and due Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 75%) - Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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. The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process.

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