Airport Ramp Controller Government Job Dept-Airside Operations Full Time

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 and gate management throughout the geographic boundaries of the airport non-movement area on a per shift basis. Serves as focal point for the safe, efficient and expeditious ground movement of aircraft ingress and egress within the confines of the ramp. Serves 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. 

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 the office of Airport Experience and Employee Services.

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

The Department of Aviation reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Two years of full-time journey-level air traffic controller experience in an airport traffic control facility tower at a large commercial airport.  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 resume attached resume” on your application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver’s License at time of hire.

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.

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 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. 

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. 

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 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 must 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 their work area.

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, and 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 schedule. Utilizes computerized aids to effect ramp navigation. Provides timely information to tenants/FAA; makes entries in daily operational logs and administers on-the-job training as required. Applies Gate Flow and scheduling software to maximize gate assignments, aircraft push-backs, 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. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers through demonstrated teamwork. Uses standard office equipment in the work, including a computer. Duties require heavy computer data entry, customer service skills, and optimized problem-solving abilities daily.