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PUBLIC SERVICE INTERN

Under supervision, receives training and develops knowledge of an assigned area in order to conduct research and complete assignments within a County Department; and performs related work as required.

Vector-Borne Disease Program Location and dates:

  • Job location includes Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County
  • Positions are seasonal (6 months) 40 hours/weekly June through August, 20 hours/weekly April, May, and September, 7 am to 4 pm  
  • Flexible schedules around class work and study requirements
  • Ideal applicants should be enrolled in biological, agricultural, natural sciences, or public health related course work


Regular duties consist of:

  • Applying control products for mosquito and flea control
  • Sampling wetlands, ditches, storm drains and other areas for mosquito larvae
  • Setting traps to monitor mosquito populations
  • Mapping areas for helicopter and drone applications
  • With training be able to ID mosquitoes to species level and submit to state lab for virus testing


Desirable candidates will be able to:

  • Safely operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license
  • Safely apply control products, perform calculations, and maintain application records
  • Ability to work alternative schedules including early mornings and evenings if required 
  • Be able to operate, with training, pesticide equipment including trunk mounted mosquito foggers, GIS devices, ATVs and other application equipment
  • Walk considerable distances regularly
  • Lift 50 lbs. 

Intermittent hourly positions are not benefited positions.  

For more information on the Public Service Intern position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php

Requirements

Enrollment in an accredited college or university in pursuit of a bachelor's degree is required; OR enrollment in a recognized master's degree program. Course work, prior or current, must include a minimum of 3 units pertinent to the operations of the hiring department.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Depending on area of assignment, a valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment.

Qualifications

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).


Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.


This is not a classified position and is not covered by a collective bargaining unit.


“Intermittent hourly employee” means a person who is not employed on a fixed schedule and works on an “on-call” basis. Please be advised that upon appointment an Intermittent Hourly employee cannot work a regularly scheduled work schedule and must work less than 1040 hours in any fiscal year. Intermittent Hourly employees are “at will” employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.


Retired PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada) employees are responsible for contacting PERS to make sure that they do not go over the assigned PERS earnings limit for a fiscal year in order to retain retirement benefits. PERS phone number is 775-687-4200 to check for yearly updates.


Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

After reviewing and verifying that you have met the minimum Qualifications for the position, you are requested to send an email stating interest in the position, to Will Lumpkin from Northern Nevada Public Health, at wlumpkin@nnph.org. In the subject line include the department and position you are applying to as listed in the title of the job announcement.

All resumes will be reviewed and applicants who have the most potential for success in the position will be contacted for an interview with Northern Nevada Public Health.

Submit your information by email no later than by the deadline as listed on the announcement: Monday, March 30, 2026.

Questions:  Will Lumpkin
wlumpkin@nnph.org

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.

Date Posted
03/09/2026
Job Reference
60000040i (3/2026)
Organization
Northern Nevada Public Health
Location
Reno, NV
Category
Internship/Fellowship
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