What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airport Operations Coordinator - General Aviation position at Harry Reid International Airport?
About The Position
The Clark County Department of Aviation is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Airport Operations Coordinator - General Aviation position at the County's General Aviation airports, Henderson Executive Airport and/or North Las Vegas Airport. 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 may be used to fill positions at 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 RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 150 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.
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 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.
All qualifying education and each 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. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
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 and maintain 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
The following questions 1-10 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.
Which describes your highest level of education completed? (Applicants with foreign or international education, including full degrees, partial degrees, or individual credits, must obtain a professional credential evaluation from an accredited evaluation agency. The evaluation must verify the U.S. educational equivalency and, if the applicant is offered a position, an original and verifiable copy must be submitted to the Clark County Department of Aviation at the candidate’s expense.)
Please indicate the major of your degree that best qualifies you for this position.
If you indicated "Other" in question 2, please list what major your degree was in. Type N/A if this is not applicable to you.
04
Indicate your full-time professional experience in airport operations.
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 4. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
06
Indicate your full-time professional experience in airfield maintenance.
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 6. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
Dates Of Employment:
08
Indicate your full-time professional experience in emergency response within airport operations and/or airfield maintenance.
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 8. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
Dates Of Employment:
10
Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I Understand That:
Indicate if you have successfully completed an AAAE-ACE Certification.
If you answered "Yes" in question 12, this information must be clearly documented in the "Certificates and Licenses" section of your application. Additionally, you must attach your certification to your application or email to jazminar@lasairport.com at the time of application. Please list your current and professional certification relevant to this position (see template below). Type N/A if you answered "No."
Certification:
Name of agency or institution administering the certification:
14
Indicate your full-time professional experience enforcing Airport Operating Directives and managing administrative actions, including issuing citations.
Indicate your full-time professional experience operating in an airport movement area.
Indicate your full-time professional experience responding to various incidents such as vehicle accidents, perimeter fence breaches, trespassing, and deviations involving pedestrians and vehicles.
Indicate your full-time professional experience preparing organized, accurate, and detailed airport operations and/or airfield maintenance reports.
Indicate your full-time professional experience providing elevated customer service in an airport, hospitality, or similar setting and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Indicate your full-time professional experience delivering airport related safety training courses.
Indicate your full-time professional experience utilizing Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel in an office environment.
Indicate your full-time professional experience operating airport emergency support vehicles.
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 14-21. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
Dates Of Employment:
The Clark County Department of Aviation is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Airport Operations Coordinator - General Aviation position at the County's General Aviation airports, Henderson Executive Airport and/or North Las Vegas Airport. 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 may be used to fill positions at 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 RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 150 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.
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 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.
All qualifying education and each 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. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
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 and maintain 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.
- 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 following 15 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:
- 13 Paid Holidays plus a Floating Birthday Holiday, and an additional Floating 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
- The Department of Aviation, a department of Clark County, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
- Community Volunteer Opportunities
- Comprehensive training program
- Wellness program
The following questions 1-10 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.
Which describes your highest level of education completed? (Applicants with foreign or international education, including full degrees, partial degrees, or individual credits, must obtain a professional credential evaluation from an accredited evaluation agency. The evaluation must verify the U.S. educational equivalency and, if the applicant is offered a position, an original and verifiable copy must be submitted to the Clark County Department of Aviation at the candidate’s expense.)
- Some High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Trade School or Technical Degree
- Some College (1-29 semester credits)
- Some College (30-59 semester credits)
- Some College (60-89 semester credits)
- Some College (90-120 semester credits)
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
Please indicate the major of your degree that best qualifies you for this position.
- Aviation Management
- Business
- Public Administration
- Emergency Management
- Criminal Justice
- Homeland Security
- Other
- Not Applicable
If you indicated "Other" in question 2, please list what major your degree was in. Type N/A if this is not applicable to you.
04
Indicate your full-time professional experience in airport operations.
- No Experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 5 to 6 years
- 6 to 7 years
- 7 to 8 years
- More than 8 years
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 4. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
06
Indicate your full-time professional experience in airfield maintenance.
- No Experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 5 to 6 years
- 6 to 7 years
- 7 to 8 years
- More than 8 years
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 6. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
Dates Of Employment:
08
Indicate your full-time professional experience in emergency response within airport operations and/or airfield maintenance.
- No Experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 5 to 6 years
- 6 to 7 years
- 7 to 8 years
- More than 8 years
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 8. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
Dates Of Employment:
10
Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?
- Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.
- Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.
- No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I Understand That:
- Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
- The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
- Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
- Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
- Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
- I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
- I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "education" and "work history" sections details on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
Indicate if you have successfully completed an AAAE-ACE Certification.
- Yes, I have successfully completed an AAAE-ACE Certification.
- No, I have not successfully completed an AAAE-ACE Certification.
If you answered "Yes" in question 12, this information must be clearly documented in the "Certificates and Licenses" section of your application. Additionally, you must attach your certification to your application or email to jazminar@lasairport.com at the time of application. Please list your current and professional certification relevant to this position (see template below). Type N/A if you answered "No."
Certification:
Name of agency or institution administering the certification:
14
Indicate your full-time professional experience enforcing Airport Operating Directives and managing administrative actions, including issuing citations.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 5 years
- 5 to 8 years
- More than 8 years
Indicate your full-time professional experience operating in an airport movement area.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 5 years
- 5 to 8 years
- More than 8 years
Indicate your full-time professional experience responding to various incidents such as vehicle accidents, perimeter fence breaches, trespassing, and deviations involving pedestrians and vehicles.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 5 years
- 5 to 8 years
- More than 8 years
Indicate your full-time professional experience preparing organized, accurate, and detailed airport operations and/or airfield maintenance reports.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 5 years
- 5 to 8 years
- More than 8 years
Indicate your full-time professional experience providing elevated customer service in an airport, hospitality, or similar setting and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 5 years
- 5 to 8 years
- More than 8 years
Indicate your full-time professional experience delivering airport related safety training courses.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 5 years
- 5 to 8 years
- More than 8 years
Indicate your full-time professional experience utilizing Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel in an office environment.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 5 years
- 5 to 8 years
- More than 8 years
Indicate your full-time professional experience operating airport emergency support vehicles.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 5 years
- 5 to 8 years
- More than 8 years
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 14-21. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
Dates Of Employment:
- Required Question