PUBLIC SERVICE INTERN

PUBLIC SERVICE INTERN

Salary

$15.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Location

Reno, NV

Job Type

Intermittent

Job Number

60000040i (11/2026)

Department

Northern Nevada Public Health

Opening Date

11/04/2026

Position Information

Under supervision, receives training and develops knowledge of an assigned area in order to conduct research and complete assignments within a County Department; and performs related work as required.

The Population Health Division of Northern Nevada Public Health is currently accepting resumes for the Public Service Intern position.

Intermittent Hourly positions are not Benefited positions.

Estimated weekly commitment: Varies between 10 and 40 hours per week

Epidemiology Program

Regular duties consist of:

• Assisting with the development of a community antibiogram, including data collection, cleaning, analysis, and reporting.
• Supporting animal bite and rabies surveillance activities through data entry and record review.
• Reviewing medical charts and extracting relevant information to support respiratory disease surveillance and investigations.
• Conducting data checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of surveillance data to support reporting requirements.
• Assisting Epidemiology Program staff with other disease surveillance and data-related activities as needed.

Desirable candidates will be able to:

• Ideal applicants will have post-graduate training or educational experience in applied epidemiology.
• Demonstrate knowledge of epidemiology, infectious diseases, and public health surveillance principles.
• Have experience with data collection, management, and analysis.
• Accurately review medical records and extract relevant health information.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive health information and follow applicable data privacy requirements.
• Work independently and collaboratively with public health professionals.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at: https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php

Minimum Qualifications

Enrollment in an accredited college or university in pursuit of a bachelors degree is required; OR enrollment in a recognized masters degree program. Course work, prior or current, must include a minimum of 3 units pertinent to the operations of the hiring department.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Depending on area of assignment, a valid driver's license may be required at the time of appointment.

Conditions of Employment

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective October 1, 2026, the $40.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.

Selected candidates are required to meet the Health District (NNPH) immunization requirements and complete 2 TB Skin Tests at time of appointment, or provide documentation of a prior QuantiFERON test done within the last 12 months.

This is not a classified position and is not covered by a collective bargaining unit.

"Intermittent hourly employee" means a person who is not employed on a fixed schedule and works on an "on-call" basis. Please be advised that upon appointment an Intermittent Hourly employee cannot work a regularly scheduled work schedule and must work less than 1040 hours in any fiscal year. Intermittent Hourly employees are "at will" employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Retired PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada) employees are responsible for contacting PERS to make sure that they do not go over the assigned PERS earnings limit for a fiscal year in order to retain retirement benefits. PERS phone number is 775-687-4200 to check for yearly updates.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

What Happens Next

After reviewing and verifying that you have met the minimum Qualifications for the position, you are requested to send your resume to Kellie Watkins at Kwatkins@nnph.org and April Miller at ALMiller@nnph.org. In the subject line include the position you are applying to as it is listed in the title of the job announcement.

All resumes will be reviewed and applicants who have the most potential for success in the position will be contacted for an interview with Northern Nevada Public Health.

Submit your information by email no later than by the deadline as listed on the announcement: Open until filled

Questions:

Kellie Watkins at Kwatkins@nnph.org

April Miller at ALMiller@nnph.org

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.

Employer Washoe County

Address 1001 E. Ninth St., Bldg. A Rm. 220

Reno, Nevada, 89512

Phone 775-328-2081

Website https://www.washoecounty.gov/