• Student Assistant Part-Time (Park Planning)

    City of Henderson (Henderson, KY)


    Student Assistant Part-Time (Park Planning)*

     

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    Student Assistant Part-Time (Park Planning)*

     

    Salary

     

    $14.45 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Henderson, NV

     

    Job Type

     

    Part Time

     

    Job Number

    0341APR25-P-AEL

    Department

     

    Parks and Recreation

     

    Opening Date

     

    04/21/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    Continuous

     

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    Position Overview

    *This is an open and continuous recruitment which will remain open and close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly-qualified candidates has been created.

     

    The City of Henderson announces an examination to create a consideration for hire list and to fill two (2) vacancies for the classification of Student Assistant Part-Time, in the Department of Parks and Recreation (Park Planning). 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 a Landscape Architecture student who has basic knowledge of Adobe Suite, Auto CAD, reviewing construction documents and specifications, and interested in the public sector. We are looking for a team player who is willing to learn and has a desire to impact our community.

     

    The first review of applications will take place on Monday, May 12, 2025.

     

    Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/henderson/classspecs/newprint/1221953) to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements.

     

    Click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/parks-and-recreation) to learn more about the Parks and Recreation Department.

     

    Click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/mayor-and-council/welcome-to-henderson) to see what it’s like to live in/visit Henderson.

    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) Copy of Summer/Fall 2025 enrollment in an accredited college or university*

    3) Portfolio of completed projects or programs*

    *Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/home/showpublisheddocument?id=3178) for attachment instructions.

    ASSESSMENT DATES:

    Additional assessments may take place as needed until the position is filled.

     

    Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 100%) - Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and Wednesday May 21, 2025 (if needed)

     

    (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.