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POSITION: Airport Ramp Controller SCHEDULE: Regular, Full Time LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV 89119 SALARY:$34.35 - $53.28 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Two (2) years of full-time journey-level air traffic controller experience in an airport traffic control facility tower commensurate with a large commercial or military airport.
• Completion of an ATI certification from a certified university may be substituted for two (2) years full-time journey-level experience.
• Possession of a Control Tower Operator (CTO) certificate is desirable.
• Working Conditions:Work day, evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts (any day of the week). May be required to work extended shifts and/or be called back in emergency situations.
• Licensing and Certification: Possesa valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of hire.
• Medical Examination:Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician to include hearing and vision
• Pre-Employment Drug Testing:Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
• Residency Requirement:Permanent employees shouldmaintain 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.
• 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 shouldpresent two original government issued IDs 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.

JOB SUMMARY: The Clark County Department of Aviation is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Airport Ramp Controller position. This position coordinates and administers ramp control operations and gate management throughout the geographic boundaries of the airport non-movement area, on a per shift basis. In addition, this position serves as focal point for the safe, efficient and expeditious ground movement of aircraft ingressing, egressing, and parking within the confines of the ramp. Individuals in this position will serve as liaison between the airport operations staff, tenants and the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Traffic Control Tower for administering flow management, staging of departing aircraft and strategic gate management for arriving aircraft. Controls the ground movement of aircraft within the non-movement area of the airport on an assigned shift, including coordinating gate scheduling, off-gate parking, aircraft hot and cold holding with all appropriate airline tenants. Applies ramp control procedures that provide safe movement of aircraft on the non-movement area and, to the extent practicable, are operationally acceptable to both the FAA and the airlines. Provides control, surveillance and traffic advisories when directing aircraft from predetermined drop-off points to the gate area, as well as the control of vehicles near taxiing aircraft and the coordination of aircraft gate scheduling. Utilizes technological tools to effect ramp navigation. Applies Gate Flow and scheduling software to maximize gate assignments, aircraft pushbacks and holding pad assignments. Operates automated/networked information display systems, video cameras and monitors, and sophisticated radio/communication systems. Reports the need for maintenance as required for any or all systems. Provides timely information to tenants/FAA; makes entries in daily operational logs and administers on-the-job training as requi ed. Drives a motor vehicle to reach various work sites and respond to emergencies. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the units' service to its customers through demonstrated teamwork. Uses standard office equipment in the work, including a computer.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Mobility to work in an Air Traffic Control type tower; ability to lean over and navigate around work consoles/equipment to conduct panoramic surveillance of airport and aircraft; and to drive a motor vehicle to and from adjacent ramp control facilities. Distant and near vision correctable to 20/20 in each eye, with normal color vision. Speech to communicate effectively in English. Hearing to demonstrate no chronic disease of the ear that might interfere with the comfortable use of standard, tether or cordless headsets. No hearing loss in either ear more than 30 decibels in the 500, 1000, or 2000 Hz ranges. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. Please note that employees in this position should have the ability to walk long distances, climb multiple stairways of no less than five stories high, and navigate 18 flights of stairs in the event of an elevator outage, in order to access work center.