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  • Airport Operations Coordinator

    Various, Nevada United States HARRY REID INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Full Time $35.38 - $52.32 Hourly Aug 06, 2025
    Harry Reid International Airport Employer:

    HARRY REID INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

    Nearly 50 percent of all visitors to Las Vegas come through Harry Reid International Airport. As a world leader in airport management, we are focused on providing the best customer service possible. Clark County, Nevada, owns Harry Reid International Airport. Our airport system also includes four general aviation facilities: North Las Vegas Airport, Henderson Executive Airport, Jean Sport Aviation Center, and Overton/Perkins Landside. These airports operate under the policy direction of the Board of County Commissioners, the authority of the County Manager, and the management of the Director of Aviation. The Department of Aviation is a self-sufficient enterprise and operates without county general fund tax revenue. Operating an airport in a community that depends on tourism means every single employee has a unique opportunity to provide our travelers with that all-important first and last impression of Las Vegas. Twelve divisions make up the Department of Aviation’s organization, each offering a variety of front line and behind-the-scenes jobs at various levels:  Director’s Office, Airside Operations, Business & Commercial Development, Employee Services/Risk Management, Facilities/Service Desk, Finance, General Aviation, Information Systems, Landside Operations, Construction/Engineering, Security, and Terminal Operations.

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    Job Description

    ABOUT THE POSITION

    The Clark County Department of Aviation is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Airport Operations Coordinator position. This recruitment may be used to hire for various divisions including, but not limited to, Airside Operations and the County's General Aviation airports, Henderson Executive Airport and/or North Las Vegas Airport.

    Airside Operations: This position coordinates, inspects, and administers a federally mandated CFR Part 139 aviation safety program for Airside Operations on a per shift basis. Individuals in this position will serve as the focal point for the leadership, liaison, and technical expertise necessary to assure the safe, efficient, and effective airside operation of the airport. Successful candidates will provide oversight and leadership for all airside operational activities and in emergency situations when executive management is unavailable. Further, this position coordinates airfield maintenance and construction activities and participates in various phases of emergency management and irregular operations, while acting as the liaison between airport management, department staff, government agencies, tenants, and the public to sustain airport objectives.

    General Aviation: This position coordinates, inspects, and administers a federally mandated aviation safety program for General Aviation airport operations on a per-shift basis. Individuals in this position will serve as the focal point for the leadership, liaison, and technical expertise necessary to ensure safe, efficient, and effective airport operations. Successful candidates will provide oversight and leadership for all airport operational activities and in emergency situations when management is unavailable. Interfacing with airport tenants and ensuring compliance with safety and security protocols and General Aviation Operating Directives is paramount in this position. Further, this position coordinates airfield maintenance and construction activities and participates in various phases of emergency management and irregular operations, while acting as the liaison between airport management, department staff, government agencies, tenants, and the public to sustain airport objectives at the County's General Aviation airports, Henderson Executive Airport and/or North Las Vegas Airport.

    THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

    This recruitment will be used to fill positions at Harry Reid International Airport, located at 5757 Wayne Newton Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, Henderson Executive Airport, located at 3500 Executive Terminal Drive, Henderson, NV 89052, and/or North Las Vegas Airport, located at 2730 Airport Drive, North Las Vegas, NV 89032.

    This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility List to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Employee Services.

    Employee Services reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    Education and Experience:

    Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management, Business, Public Administration or related field and three (3) years of full-time airport operations and/or airfield maintenance experience, one (1) year of which includes emergency response. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Experience in a large airport facility and prior supervisory or administrative experience is desirable.

    Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

    Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of hire.

    Working Conditions: Work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts.

    Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment medical examination.

    Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

    Residency Requirement: Permanent employees must maintain a principal place of residency within the boundaries of Clark County and provide proof of compliance with Nevada motor vehicle registration and drivers' license laws within 90 days of employment.

    Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

    Background Check: Employment with the Department of Aviation is contingent upon completion of an education/experience background investigation, a fingerprint-based criminal history record check processed by the FBI, and upon the ability to be granted a security badge as mandated by the Transportation Security Administration. Note: all prospective hires must present two original government issued ID's upon acceptance of job offer. Examples of acceptable ID's include a Passport, Driver's License or DMV issued ID, birth certificate, Social Security card, Voter Registration card, school issued ID with picture, etc.

    Customs and Border Protection Security Seal Program: Employment with the Department of Aviation in this job title is contingent upon a ten year employment and five year residency history record check and the ability to present original identity based documentation in order to meet the requirements for a Security Seal.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Mobility to work in a public services setting, to walk and inspect facilities and respond to emergency situations, drive a motor vehicle to reach other facilities, operate job related equipment, and use standard office equipment; vision to conduct airfield inspections and identify discrepancies, hazardous practices and conditions and detect aircraft and emergency response vehicle movement; read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person, over the telephone or on a two-way radio and to hear audible alarms and emergency response sirens. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    • Functions as representative of the Airport on assigned shift; ensures safe, secure, effective, efficient and continual operational utilization of all airport operational facilities; maintains liaison with airline and vendor representatives; resolves concerns, disputes and problems associated with their use of airport facilities and property.
    • Serves as Emergency Control Officer in the event of an airfield emergency, notifying the appropriate authorities and management and coordinating all response activities until the arrival of appropriate management.
    • Serves as Emergency Response Office and Emergency On-Scene Incident Commander and transitions on-scene incident command to other agencies as conditions warrant and until the arrival of appropriate management.
    • Implements necessary emergency response procedures and coordinates use of resources to successfully mitigate the effect of aircraft incidents, accidents, bomb threats, fire, hijacking, and other general category situations, including major utility failures, radiological incidents, sabotage, terrorism and natural disasters.
    • Oversees the proper and safe conduct of major and minor construction activities on the airfield, includes reading and reviewing of construction engineering documents and developing construction operational plans.
    • Conducts scheduled inspections of landside facilities and other locations within the airport operations area (AOA) to ensure full compliance with federal airport 139 certification and safety/security requirements.
    • Oversees high-volume traffic and flow mitigation strategies during high volume General Aviation traffic and manages traffic flow on the westside of the airfield.
    • Serves as Incident Commander (IC) for dignitary and VIP movements to help mitigate the impact to operations and fulfills role as the primary point of contact (POC) for external stakeholder coordination (FAA, United States Secret Service, U.S. military, all other government entities).
    • Conducts special inspections in response to emergencies, unique events, incidents, storms, maintenance, or construction activity.
    • Initiate action to close runways, taxiways and other areas deemed unsafe as necessary to ensure continued operational safety.
    • Coordinates actions taken with all applicable agencies and issues Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMS) as applicable.
    • Identifies, prioritizes and coordinates the appropriate maintenance activities to correct airfield and facility discrepancies.
    • Prepares the necessary documentation and tracks corrective action through completion.
    • Inspects the completed work, certifies that it meets federally mandated standards and takes appropriate action to coordinate the restoration of full operational capability with all affected agencies.
    • Serves as on-scene coordinator for all environmental problems at the airport.
    • Responsible for all fueling and ramp fire safety.
    • Ensures that all airfield and FAA Navigational equipment is functioning properly; investigates hazardous situations, safety and security violations; determines appropriate corrective action and ensures that such action is taken.
    • Monitors and investigates all vehicle traffic incidents on the SIDA and ensures appropriate action is taken.
    • Thoroughly review documents of all incidents, complaints and unusual or emergency situations; maintains accurate records and files and prepares a variety of written reports and records.
    • Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
    • Provides information to the media as required.
    • Uses specialized, standard office equipment in the work, including a computer, two-way radios and emergency response vehicles; drives a motor vehicle to reach various work sites and respond to emergencies.
    • Inspects, operates, and employs airfield friction measuring equipment to identify contaminates on the airfield and administer FAA required surface condition reporting.
    • Administers and deploys wildlife mitigation measures such as pyrotechnics and pneumatic nuisance devices.


    Join the Clark County Department of Aviation Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
    • Alternative Work Schedules
    • More Money in Your Pocket
      • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
      • No Social Security Deduction
      • No State Income Taxes
    • Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO) - eligible first of the month following15 days of employment
      • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
        • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
        • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
        • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
    • Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Life Insurance - Employer Paid
    • AD&D - Employer Paid
    • Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
    • Generous Leave Accruals that include:
      • 12 Paid Holidays plus a Floating Birthday Holiday
      • Paid Vacation Leave
      • Paid Sick Leave
      • Holiday Leave
    • Other leave options
      • Catastrophic Leave
      • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
    • Tool Allowance for certain eligible positions.
    • Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
      • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
      • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
      • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
      • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
      • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Onsite Fitness Center
    • The Department of Aviation, a department of Clark County, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
    • Community Volunteer Opportunities
    • Comprehensive training program
    • Wellness program


    Closing Date/Time: 8/19/2025 5:01 PM Pacific
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    Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.

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