Public Service Intern

Job Summary

This posting is for a rotational intern position with the Compliance, Permitting, Technical Services, and Enforcement Branches, and the Chemical Accident Prevention Program (CAPP) in the Bureaus of Air Pollution Control and Air Quality Planning. The Compliance team of engineers and scientists inspect facilities that may impact air quality, review reports and records, and use scientific and engineering judgment to make decisions.

The duties within Compliance include reviewing technical reports and stack testing data, assisting with facility record inspections, taking notes during meetings and communicating that information to staff, drafting compliance orders, and assisting Supervisors with projects.

The CAPP team inspects and permits chemical processes subject to Nevada’s Regulation of Highly Hazardous Substances and Explosives. Duties include working directly with engineers to assess plant designs, process hazards, operational and mechanical procedures, and emergency action plans.

The Permitting team of scientists and engineers uses submitted information to calculate potential emissions and draft permits that facilities must comply with. The Technical Services team analyzes emissions information with historical meteorological data to determine a facility’s impact on ambient air quality. The Enforcement team takes concerns of noncompliance, determines enforce ability, holds hearings, and recommends penalties to the State Environmental Commission.

The minimum commitment is 20 hours per week during Monday‑Friday between 6 AM and 7 PM, with the possibility of up‑to‑full‑time (40 hours) during school breaks.

Under general supervision, Public Service Interns receive training and complete a variety of assignments that relate directly to their major course of study to enhance academic training. Incumbents may be employed to intern in any professional occupation in State service.

Graduation from high school (or equivalent) and enrollment with continued successful performance in an academic program related to the field of employment at an accredited college or university.

• Assist regular staff in performing duties required to carry out the purpose and function of the work unit, such as administering a program, serving clientele, or conducting research.
• Receive instruction from staff; observe and apply agency methods, practices, and procedures to activities and projects.
• Assist staff in experimental and research work.
• Gather and analyze data and prepare reports summarizing conclusions.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Participate in the range of duties described in the series concept while enrolled in undergraduate study.

General knowledge of: principles and practices of the professional occupation of interest.

Ability to: compose reports of work activities.

Recruiter:
Susan Ashley – q.ashley.gov

• Health Insurance:
  Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation:
  Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave:
  Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement:
  Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full‑time equivalency.
• Deferred Compensation:
  Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
  Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility:
  Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

May apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on the designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

The State of Nevada is an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.