Department: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Division: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Business Unit: HR-TRANSPORTATION ADMIN Work Type: TEMPORARY *Pay Grade: GRADE 27 Salary Range: $36,790.56 - $53,598.96 Fulltime/Parttime: Full Time Recruiter: HEATHER M HARDCASTLE Phone: 775 888-7809 Email: HHardcastle@dot.nv.gov Position Description 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. The Nevada Department of Transportation, Public Service Internship Program is for full-time students working as temporary employees in a three-month position, starting May 16, 2022, ending August 12, 2022. For the 2022 summer, placement is possible in our Carson City or Reno locations working with our Structures, Construction, Traffic, Environmental, or Utilities divisions. This recruitment is for full-time students, currently enrolled and continued successful performance in a bachelors academic program in either Civil Engineering, Environmental, or closely related field, through an accredited college or university. Under general supervision, interns will receive training and complete a variety of assignments relating to highway maintenance, construction, inspection, plan review, design, and survey. Incumbents may be required to travel up to 50% of the time, work variable work schedules including nights and/or weekend, and work in field environment in various weather conditions. Incumbents are required to have and maintain a valid driver's license and have graduated from high school or high school equivalent at time of application. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED 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// Minimum 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." The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It is essential that applications/resumes include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. Special Requirements A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must first submit to a pre-employment screening test for controlled substances.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to compose reports of work activities.General knowledge of principles and practices of the professional occupation of interest.A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.Ability to communicate effectively with others.This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. *The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of 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. Nearest Major Market: Carson City Nearest Secondary Market: Reno