Job detail for Intern - Community Development and Services

Position Overview

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create a consideration for hire list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Intern - Community Development and Services 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 direct supervision, assists assigned staff and management with a variety of routine functions related to the City’s Community Development and Services Department; performs additional duties as assigned.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

• 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 consist of an average of 19 hours/week. Hours per week may increase or decrease based on Department need.

• The expected working hours will be between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM and is flexible around the incumbent's school schedule. Some weekends are a possibility.

• The physical work location is City Hall located at 240 S Water St, Henderson, NV, 89015

• 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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Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, or the equivalent
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, with a 3.0 GPA or higher, in the third year of an undergraduate program or the first year of a graduate program with a major in Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Engineering, Sociology, Historic Preservation, Public Administration, or a related field
• Desirable: Experience with Microsoft Office, and other graphic software such as CAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application

1. Proof of your current enrollment for Fall 2026 and of your overall GPA (i.e. unofficial school transcript)*

*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES: Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 100%)    -     Monday, October 26, 2026

(Best Qualified Candidates)

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 date 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.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.