The Clark County Department of Aviation is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Airport Contract Specialist position. This position plays a key role within the Aviation Affairs team by planning, organizing, and administering airline lease agreements, operating permits, and various contracts to ensure the efficient and effective operation of Harry Reid International Airport and the general aviation airports within the Department of Aviation system. Further, this position focuses on maintaining strong partnerships with airlines, tenants, and stakeholders while contributing to air service development, optimizing space utilization, and managing key agreements that support both commercial and general aviation activities.
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 Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Prepares bid specification and conducts Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs); reviews and analyzes submissions. Develops routine to complex contract formats and composes contracts, agreements, amendments, cooperative agreements, interlocal agreements, and other related documents, assuring that all contracts are prepared and administered in conformance with local, County, state and federal requirements. Participates in planning and negotiating sessions with vendors and tenants; negotiates and administers a variety of agreements and service contracts. Ensures contracts meet insurance requirements. Reviews, standardizes, and clarifies contract terminology, documentation, and administrative procedures.
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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.
Harry Reid International Airport is owned by Clark County, Nevada. Our airport system also includes four general aviation facilities: North Las Vegas Airport, Henderson Executive Airport, Jean Sport Aviation Center and Overton/Perkins Field. 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.