Student Assistant Part Time (Redevelopment)*

The City of Henderson is hiring a part-time Student Assistant for the Department of Redevelopment. Candidates must be enrolled in relevant academic programs and possess skills in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include assisting with departmental functions. Applicants must be available for in-person assessments in Henderson, NV. Required documents include an application, resume, proof of enrollment, and a portfolio. The position may involve background checks and certifications.
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 Redevelopment. The eligibility 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 currently enrolled in an Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Economics, Communications, Real Estate, Public Administration, or Business program. This candidate should be able to utilize Microsoft Office programs and collaborate with team members on a variety of Redevelopment projects.

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• 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
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Resume*
3) Copy of Fall 2025 enrollment in an accredited college or university*
4) Portfolio of completed projects or programs*
• Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Structured Selection Interview with Performance Component (Weighted 100%) - Thursday, June 26, 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.
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.