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Careers With the Health District

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The Southern Nevada Health District is committed to improving the health and safety of the Southern Nevada community. The Health District offers many fulfilling careers that provide the opportunity to make a difference in Southern Nevada along with life-changing benefits.

The Health District offers competitive salaries and benefits including:

  • Health insurance — including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
  • Employer-paid long-term disability
  • Employer-paid membership in the State of Nevada Public Employees’ Retirement System (NVPERS)
  • Paid holidays
  • Opportunities for growth

If you are interested in joining us to protect the health of residents and visitors in Southern Nevada, click on either link below.

Why relocate to Southern Nevada?

The Southern Nevada Health District welcomes qualified applicants from out of state who would move to Las Vegas for a career with the Health District. The many benefits of living and working in Southern Nevada include:

  • No state income tax.
  • High-quality dining, entertainment, attractions and shopping, as well as world-renowned resorts and world-class venues such as The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.
  • Ideal climate with 315 days of sunshine annually, making outdoor activities possible year-round, including water sports at Lake Mead, hiking and camping at Red Rock Canyon, and golf.

Employee Benefits

The Southern Nevada Health District offers a comprehensive benefits package for all regular full-time employees:

  • Employer-paid retirement contributions to the Nevada Public Employees’ Retirement System (NVPERS)
  • Employer-paid life and health insurance (medical, vision, dental, disability) for employee
    • Significant dependent and coverage subsidy for health insurance
  • Generous vacation benefits:
    • 0-1 year – 3.08 hours accrued bi-weekly. (10 days/yr – 80 hours)
    • 1-8 years – 4.62 hours accrued bi-weekly. (15 days/yr – 120 hours)
    • 8-13 years – 5.54 hours accrued bi-weekly. (18 days/yr – 144 hours)
    • 13+ years – 6.15 hours accrued bi-weekly. (20 days/yr – 160 hours)
  • Sick leave benefits with no cap:
    • 0-10 years – 3.69 hours accrued bi-weekly. (12 days/yr – 96 hours)
    • 10+ years – 4.62 hours accrued bi-weekly. (15 days/yr – 120 hours)
  • Twelve paid holidays annually
  • No Social Security deductions
  • Deferred Compensation available
  • Paid employee assistance program
  • Regularly scheduled annual increases
  • Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment (qualified courses up to $4,500 per year)
  • Tobacco-free workplace

  • Employer-paid life and health insurance (medical, vision, dental, disability) for employee
    • Significant dependent and coverage subsidy for health insurance

  • 0-1 year – 3.08 hours accrued bi-weekly. (10 days/yr – 80 hours)
  • 1-8 years – 4.62 hours accrued bi-weekly. (15 days/yr – 120 hours)
  • 8-13 years – 5.54 hours accrued bi-weekly. (18 days/yr – 144 hours)
  • 13+ years – 6.15 hours accrued bi-weekly. (20 days/yr – 160 hours)

  • Sick leave benefits with no cap:
    • 0-10 years – 3.69 hours accrued bi-weekly. (12 days/yr – 96 hours)
    • 10+ years – 4.62 hours accrued bi-weekly. (15 days/yr – 120 hours)

  • Twelve paid holidays annually

  • No Social Security deductions

  • Deferred Compensation available

  • Paid employee assistance program

  • Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment (qualified courses up to $4,500 per year)

How to Apply for a Health District Career

To begin your new career, complete an online application by 4 p.m. PST  on the opportunity closing date.

  1. Click on the job title.
  2. Click on the “Apply” link.
  3. Create an account if you are a first-time applicant.
  4. Click on the “Create Application” link.
  5. Complete your application. A resumé will not be accepted in lieu of the online application.
  6. Provide all required information, beginning with a minimum of 10 years employment history. Please list any promotion separately and explain gaps between employment periods (i.e., “Attending School,” “Unemployed,” etc.).
  7. Review your application and ensure that it’s complete and contact names and numbers are correct, as career offers are contingent upon a thorough background check.
  8. Save your application as it can be used to apply for more than one job opening.
  9. Print your application.

Apply on GovernmentJobs.com.

Internships, Clinical Rotations, and Student Learning Opportunities

Student Learning and Research Opportunities

SNHD offers a variety of learning opportunities for students and guides prospective research investigators in research opportunities. To be considered for a learning opportunity, students must receive academic credit through an affiliated institution, submit a complete application packet, and complete required online trainings. To be considered for a research opportunity, students must be from an affiliated institution. All students are subject to an interview, and will be notified of placement or non-placement.

The following types of opportunities are available for students to partner with SNHD and its staff:

  • Internships
  • Clinical rotations
  • Practicum
  • Service learning
  • Field Experience
  • Externships

Students are also required to attend orientation which will be scheduled by the Academic Affairs Coordinator.

Please contact internships@snhd.org

Applications and inquires related to internships, rotations, and other student experiencers should be directed to the Academic Affairs Coordinator at internships@snhd.org. Do not contact division directors, program managers, or any staff directly.

Students are also required to attend orientation which will be scheduled by the Academic Affairs Coordinator.

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Volunteer Opportunities

The Southern Nevada Health District has two volunteer programs that address health, cultural and safety issues in Southern Nevada. Each program offers numerous volunteer opportunities to people who wish to contribute their time, talent and skills in an effort to promote public health.

Volunteer Programs

The mission of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is to improve the health and safety of communities across the country by organizing and utilizing public health, medical, and other volunteers.

Visit the Medical Reserve Corps webpage to learn more

Applicants will be able to view their status in the hiring process by logging in to GovernmentJobs.com as a Career Seeker.

Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.

Keeping You Informed

Applicants will be able to view their status in the hiring process by logging in to GovernmentJobs.com as a Career Seeker.

Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.

Contact Us

Contact Information

Human Resources Office:
Southern Nevada Health District Main Location
280 S. Decatur Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107

Hours of operation:
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

snhdhr@snhd.org
(702) 759-1120

Nevada Relay “Dial 711” (TTY)
After Hours & Public Health Emergencies
(702) 759-1000

 

Updated on:  November 2, 2026

2026-11-02T12:21:04-08:00
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