Public Service Intern 1

The Position

Public Service Interns receive training and complete a variety of assignments in staff activities directly relating to their major course of study while enrolled in an educational institution.

Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. This posting is for a rotary intern position with the Compliance Branch and Chemical Accident Prevention Program (CAPP) in the Bureau of Air Pollution Control. 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, including Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineers, with inspections of facility records, taking notes during meetings and communicating that information to Compliance 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 Nevada's Regulation of Highly Hazardous Substances and Explosives.

The duties of the position within CAPP include working directly with Chemical, Mechanical, and Metallurgical Engineers to assess chemical plant designs, process hazards, operational and mechanical procedures, and emergency action plans. 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 during school breaks. 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. * THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/