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Job Description
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 Student Assistant (Part-Time) 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 immediate supervision, performs work of routine difficulty assisting with the routine function of the department to which assigned.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a student pursuing a degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, or Environmental Science with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. We are looking for a team player interested in collaborating on sustainability initiatives across a variety of areas including mobility and transportation, water conservation, sustainable development, renewable energy, and creating a resilient and healthy community.
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:
Assist Sustainability & Climate Manager with the development of several plans, programs, and initiatives, including the development and implementation of the All-In Henderson Sustainability & Climate Action Plan. Tasks may include assisting with the development of plan content, research, analysis of data, and collaboration with staff across several departments.
Position Details:- This is a part-time, at-will position
- This position may require weekend availability for special event coverage
- This position requires enrollment in the City's Alternate Retirement Systems (ARS)
- This position is not eligible for any health insurance, or retirement benefits under the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) of Nevada, or pay increases
- Work schedule will vary and may not to exceed 19 hours a week
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Minimum Qualifications- Graduation from high school, or the equivalent
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, vocational or technical school in an academic area related to the work performed by the department to which assigned.
- May be required to pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check.
- May be required to complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment
Required Documents/Assessment Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION :
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Proof of Summer 2025 or Fall 2025 enrollment in an accredited college or university*
*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 100%) - Tuesday, June 24, 2025
(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 dates 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.
The City of Henderson offers part time employees a flexible work schedule and competitive salaries.
Closing Date/Time: 6/11/2025 3:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Henderson
Show moreLocated in Clark County Nevada, just minutes from the famous Las Vegas Strip, Henderson is known as a community of small-town values with big-city amenities. Henderson’s origins are rooted in World War II, when it was the primary supplier of magnesium used in the manufacture of munitions and airplane parts, and the community grew ostensibly overnight to house more than 14,000 workers. Henderson was incorporated in 1953 and remained a relatively small industrial town until the early 1980s when the first master-planned community, Green Valley, was introduced. Today, more than 314,000 residents call Henderson home and the city has been consistently ranked one of the fastest growing communities in the nation (Forbes) with 500-800 new residents arriving each month.
Henderson is the largest full-service city in Nevada. Our approximately 2,000 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees deliver the majority of the essential services needed by citizens and businesses, including Police, Fire, and Water/Wastewater Services. Henderson is nationally known for its stunning parks, trails, master-planned communities, outstanding quality of life, and patriotic past. Henderson is also recognized as one of America’s Best Places to Live (MONEY and Liveability.com), one of America’s Best Cities (Business Week), one of the safest cities in America (Forbes, InsuranceProviders.com, Law Street Media, Movato.com), and a Bicycle Friendly Community (League of American Bicyclists).
The city’s culture is driven by its vision, mission, values, and priorities and is often distinguished for its innovation, progressive leadership, and outstanding services. The city’s mission to “Provide services and resources that enhance the quality of life to those who live, learn, work, and play in our city” emphasizes areas that are strategically important. Additionally, the city’s priorities impact the culture because they reflect what is most important to the community and therefore become significant to the organization. Henderson is a progressive and vibrant city committed to maintaining premier amenities and services for our residents... it’s a Place to Call Home!
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