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***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** Job Summary This posting is for a rotational intern position with the Compliance, Permitting, Technical Services, and Enforcement Branches, and the Chemical Accident Prevention Program (CAPP) in the Bureaus of Air Pollution Control and Air Quality Planning. 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 with inspections of facility records, taking notes during meetings and communicating that information to 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 engineers to assess chemical plant designs, process hazards, operational and mechanical procedures, and emergency action plans.

The Permitting team of scientists and engineers use facility submitted information to calculated potential emissions and draft permits that facilities must comply with. The Technical Services team analyzes emissions information during the permitting process with historical meteorological data to determine the impact of a facility to ambient air quality. The Enforcement team takes concerns of noncompliance from the Compliance Branch, determines enforceability from the conditions in the permit, holds hearings with facilities, and recommends penalties to the State Environmental Commission where the Enforcement Supervisor then testifies.

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 (40 hours per week) during school breaks. Under general supervision, Public Service Interns receive training and complete a variety of assignments in staff activities directly relating to their major course of study in order to enhance their academic training. Incumbents may be employed to intern in any professional occupation in State service.

This class may also be used when specific residency or practical experience is a requirement for certification or registration. Essential 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. Job Duties Assist the regular staff in performing the duties required in carrying out the purpose and function of the work unit such as administering a program, serving clientele, or conducting research in a particular field of study.

Receive instruction from staff; observe and apply agency methods, practices and procedures to activities and projects. Assist staff in experimental and research work. Gather and analyze data and prepare reports summarizing conclusions.

Perform related duties as assigned. Public Service Intern Is perform the range of duties described in the series concept while enrolled in a program of undergraduate study. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities General knowledge of: principles and practices of the professional occupation of interest.

Ability to: compose reports of work activities. Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - q.ashley@admin.nv.gov 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

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