Construction Services Intern

Paid Intern

Serve your community. Make a difference. Grow your career. MEANINGFUL WORK awaits you here at the City of North Las Vegas.

We serve one of the largest and culturally diverse cities in the nation, and our community continues to grow. If you value Accountability, Communication, and Teamwork, you will find that CNLV is a great workplace to be!

You MATTER here. A Construction Services paid intern is an essential member of our team. We invite you to APPLY and help contribute to CNLV'S growing success!

Before you start the application, thoroughly review the essential information and selection process outlined below.

The Role

The selected candidate will provide administrative and technical support to the division by assisting with records management, digitization of historical documents, and organization of project files related to capital improvement construction projects. This role plays an important part in maintaining accurate, accessible records that support inspections, environmental compliance, bond exoneration, line locates, and construction management activities.

Pay Considerations The hourly pay for this position is $14 - $19 (based on education level)

Work Schedule This position is scheduled to work up to 28 hours weekly between Monday and Thursday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., with the possibility of occasionally working weeknights and weekends to attend outreach events.

Part-Time/Temporary Position

• This position is a part time/temporary position and does not include health or medical benefits.
• Hours for this position will not exceed 935 per calendar year (see weekly hours for this position under work schedule).

Submit a Complete Application

• For your application to be considered, you MUST fully complete an online application by providing sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications, attaching required documentation, and answering ALL questions provided.
• Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this announcement and click "SUBMIT" at the end of your application.
• Required Attachments: 1) Resume 2) Letter of Intent 3) Most Recent Unofficial Transcript 4) Current School Schedule (If in between semesters, attach next semester's schedule)

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a currently enrolled or recently graduated student at an accredited college or university pursuing a diploma, certificate, or undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field. This individual has a strong interest in public infrastructure, construction projects, and records management within a municipal environment.

They are proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), comfortable working with digital scanning and document management systems, and eager to learn new software and databases. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to perform quality control checks with accuracy and consistency. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to support research, reporting, and general administrative functions within the division.

Eligibility Requirements

• Current enrollment in any of the following degree programs: civil engineering or construction management, or a related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution
• Current enrollment with a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (undergraduate level) or 3 credit hours per semester (graduate level)
• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• A valid Nevada driver's license

Selection Process

1. Online Application Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City's application system.

• Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.

2. Pre-Employment Screening: Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; national criminal history check; drug screening; and in select positions, a Child Abuse & Neglect Registry clearance for applicants 18 years of age or above.

3. Selection/Offers The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
• 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.
• Candidates who possess the strongest skills and experience will be invited by the Hiring Dept. for an interview.
• If you are not selected for an interview but meet the eligibility requirements, you may be considered for similar intern positions that may open in the future, up to 12 months from the time the job was originally posted.