PUBLIC SERVICE INTERN 1
Salary
$46,207.44 - $67,296.24 Annually
Location
Reno
Job Type
Temporary Full-Time
Job Number
2026-02784
Department
DCNR - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Opening Date
06/29/2026
Closing Date
7/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
B
Max Number of Applicants
50
Salary Grade
27
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Reno, NV
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 with a potential impact to air quality, review the reports and records of those facilities, and use best scientific and engineering judgement to make decisions. The duties of the position within Compliance include reviewing technical reports and stack testing data from facilities, assisting Compliance Staff with inspections of facility records, taking notes during meetings and communicating that information to staff, drafting compliance orders to amend permit requirements, and assisting the Compliance Supervisors with projects. The CAPP team of engineers inspects and permits chemical processes subject to Nevadas Regulation of Highly Hazardous Substances and Explosives. The duties of the position within CAPP include working directly with engineers to assess chemical plant designs, process hazards, operational and mechanical procedures, and emergency action plans. The Permitting team of scientists and engineers use facility submitted information to calculated potential emissions and draft permits that facilities must comply with. The Technical Services team analyzes emissions information during the permitting process with historical meteorological data to determine the impact of a facility to ambient air quality. The Enforcement team takes concerns of noncompliance from the Compliance Branch, determines enforceability from the conditions in the permit, holds hearings with facilities, and recommends penalties to the State Environmental Commission where the Enforcement Supervisor then testifies. The minimum number of hours required for this position is 20 hours a week during allowable working hours (Monday through Friday between 6 AM and 7 PM), but can work up-to full-time (40 hours per week) during school breaks.
Under general supervision, Public Service Interns receive training and complete a variety of assignments in staff activities directly relating to their major course of study in order to enhance their academic training. Incumbents may be employed to intern in any professional occupation in State service. This class may also be used when specific residency or practical experience is a requirement for certification or registration.
Essential Qualifications
Graduation from high school or the equivalent and enrollment and continued successful performance in an academic program related to the field of employment at an accredited college or university.
Job Duties
Assist the regular staff in performing the duties required in carrying out the purpose and function of the work unit such as administering a program, serving clientele, or conducting research in a particular field of study.
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.
Public Service Intern Is perform the range of duties described in the series concept while enrolled in a program of undergraduate study.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
General knowledge of: principles and practices of the professional occupation of interest.
Ability to: compose reports of work activities.
Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - q.ashley@admin.nv.gov
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.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are 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. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a 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.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Years Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
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Do you have any of the following?
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Have you attached your transcripts? Failure to do so will result in the denial of your application.
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Employment is not to exceed six months from the date of graduation. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
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Employment in this class will not lead to permanent status in State service. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
Required Question
Employer State of Nevada (NV)
Address See Above for Agency Information
See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701
Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov