Airport Senior Manager of Information Systems - Enterprise Systems and Applications

About The Position

The Department of Aviation is seeking highly qualified candidates to apply for the position of Airport Senior Manager of Information Systems - Enterprise Systems and Applications (ESA). In this leadership role, the successful candidate will be critical to the technological innovation at Harry Reid International Airport and its General Aviation facilities. Reporting to the Managing Director of Information Technology responsible for the Project Management Office, the successful candidate will advance IT development and operations through specialized teams in three core areas: Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Enterprise Systems, and Application Development.

We seek a forward-thinking leader with deep enterprise systems expertise who can:

• Architect and implement next-generation applications while managing release cycles and user adoption.
• Leverage advanced GIS capabilities to revolutionize spatial data management and enhance operation.
• Orchestrate strategic budget allocation and create technology roadmaps aligned with department demand and aviation industry evolution.
• Lead digital workflow transformation initiatives that propel us toward a future-ready workplace.
• Embrace modernization, establish new standards, and deliver seamless integrations.
  
  

Your Leadership Will Be Instrumental In

• Building high-performing technical teams through mentorship and a culture of innovation.
• Strengthening stakeholder ecosystems across the division leaders, federal partners, tenants, and vendors.
• Implementing agile methodologies to eliminate operational friction and enhance cross-functional collaboration.
• Establishing performance frameworks that maximize team potential and technological business value.
  
  

This role demands a strategic thinker who combines enterprise systems mastery with transformational leadership to elevate our airport's technological capabilities and passenger experience to new heights. Your expertise will be crucial in positioning Harry Reid International Airport at the forefront of aviation technology innovation.

NOTE: A resume is required in addition to a completed employment application. Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate's resume are incomplete and will not be considered.

This position is a management position and excluded from membership in the union. Further, this classification is designated exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and is therefore, not eligible for overtime.

This is an open and continuous recruitment; scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Employee Services.

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

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Aviation, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field and five (5) years of full-time related professional experience in an airport or a setting related to the assigned work area; two (2) years of which were at a supervisory level. An equivalent combination of education and closely related management experience may be considered. An advanced degree is preferred.

Working Conditions: May be required to flex work hours on occasion and attend meetings outside of normal working hours as needed. Specified positions in this title may work with exposure to potential hazards on the airfield, construction sites or other airport locations.

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

Medical Examination: Employment in specified positions in this title may be contingent upon the results of a pre-employment medical examination.

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 typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to travel to various locations in order to attend meetings and visit work sites; strength and stamina to inspect various work sites, projects, and facilities; vision to read printed materials, a computer screen, handheld electronic devices, and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone or radio. Specified positions in this title may require mobility to move around and work in airport operational environments, strength and stamina to travel to and around airport facilities and construction sites; and/or the ability to drive a motor vehicle to respond to aircraft and ramp emergencies. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for a division and/or work unit; prepares and administers the division's budget. Plans, organizes assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of professional, technical, licensed, certified or specially-skilled staff, normally through subordinate supervision. Recommends selection of staff; trains staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required. Develops procedures, operational manuals, training curriculum, certifications and letters of agreement with appropriate agencies. Participates in and reviews proposals and evaluates consultant qualifications and negotiates and administers contracts. Manages the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by acting on suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Manages contracts for services provided by outside vendors. Coordinates procurement of equipment, supplies, and materials. Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams, and by reviewing, recommending, and implementing improved policies and procedures. Develops sound and practical solutions for problems; provides assistance to Airport staff and contractor representatives. Develops and implements performance measures, benchmarking and quality assurance standards based on the establishment of challenging and achievable goals; manages performance and the subsequent evaluation of productivity and effectiveness of assigned projects. Maintains liaison with and coordinates activities and efforts with other divisions, airport tenants, contractors, and area public agencies. Directs the preparation and maintenance of accurate records and files including history, vendor, and supplier records, and prepares a variety of periodic and special reports and correspondence. Serves as a member of various committees and task forces related to areas of expertise. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; may drive a personal or County motor vehicle to attend meetings and visit off-site County locations.

Qualifications

Knowledge of: Administrative principals, practices, functions and activities of a major metropolitan airport and/or programmatic area assigned; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, and contract administration in a public agency setting; employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline; techniques for developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner; budget development and administration; contract administration; program development; research methods and techniques; statistical analysis techniques and mathematical concepts; methods and techniques of evaluating requirements and conducting cost benefit analyses; sound business communications, including preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written material; and records management; techniques for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; understanding and effectively communicating with individuals, at all levels of responsibility, and from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone; and computer applications related to the work including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and a variety of software packages.

Skill in: Administering programs and staff; developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner; training others in policies and procedures related to the work and providing for their professional development; planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of others, directly and through subordinate supervision; identifying programmatic and operational problems, investigating and evaluating alternatives and implementing effective solutions in a cost effective and efficient manner; negotiating acceptable solutions among differing viewpoints and interests; leading process improvement initiatives; organizing multiple projects, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines and coordinating multiple activities; interpreting, applying and explaining complex federal, state and local laws and policies, codes and regulations related to the areas of responsibility; preparing, interpreting and administering variety of documents, contracts, and written reports and correspondence and information specific to the assigned work area; compiling and reviewing budget figures; using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines; using tact, discretion and prudence in dealing with the public, County management and others contacted in the course of the work; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.

Physical Demands

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to travel to various locations in order to attend meetings and visit work sites; strength and stamina to inspect various work sites, projects, and facilities; vision to read printed materials, a computer screen, handheld electronic devices, and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone or radio. Specified positions in this title may require mobility to move around and work in airport operational environments, strength and stamina to travel to and around airport facilities and construction sites; and/or the ability to drive a motor vehicle to respond to aircraft and ramp emergencies. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

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 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:
• 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
• 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
  

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In order to be considered for this position, you must include a resume in addition to the application. Applications submitted without a resume will be considered incomplete. Resumes may be attached to the on-line application or emailed recruitment@lasairport.com.

• I understand I must include a resume in addition to the completed application in order to be considered for this position. I further understand these must be submitted by the closing date listed on the posting announcement.
  
  

02

The following questions 2-8 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.

Which describes your highest level of education?

• 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
  
  

03

Please indicate the major of your degree that best qualifies you for this position.

• Aviation
• Business Administration
• Computer Science
• Management Information Systems
• Public Administration
• Other
• Not Applicable
  
  

04

If you indicated "Other" in question 3, please list what major your degree is in. Type N/A if this is not applicable to you.

05

Indicate your full-time professional experience in information systems enterprise systems management in an airport or similar environment.

• 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
• 8 to 9 years
• More than 9 years
  
  

06

Indicate your full-time professional supervisory experience in information systems enterprise systems in an airport or similar setting.

• 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
• 8 to 9 years
• More than 9 years
  
  

07

Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 5-6. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below. Employer Name: Job Title: Hours Worked per Week: Dates of Employment:

08

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.
  
  

09

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.
  
  

10

Indicate your full-time professional experience in application development.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 4 to 6 years
• More than 6 years
  
  

11

Indicate your full-time professional experience in leading application development teams.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 4 to 6 years
• More than 6 years
  
  

12

Indicate your full-time professional experience deploying and maintaining geographic information systems (GIS).

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 4 to 6 years
• More than 6 years
  
  

13

Indicate your full-time professional experience with IT enterprise business systems at scale in an organization of 500 or more users.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 4 to 6 years
• More than 6 years
  
  

14

Indicate your full-time professional experience developing IT policies and procedures spanning across an organization.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 4 to 6 years
• More than 6 years
  
  

15

Indicate your full-time professional experience managing IT projects or operational budgets for more than one million dollars annually.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 4 to 6 years
• More than 6 years
  
  

16

Indicate your full-time professional experience leading or managing staff in designing application support for business systems.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 4 to 6 years
• More than 6 years
  
  

17

Indicate your full-time professional experience analyzing data concerning business systems.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 4 to 6 years
• More than 6 years
  
  

18

Indicate your full-time professional experience leading and developing a professional IT team of 5 team members or more.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 4 to 6 years
• More than 6 years
  
  

19

Indicate your full-time professional experience in business process re-engineering for the purpose of achieving improvements in productivity, cycle times, and quality.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 4 to 6 years
• More than 6 years
  
  

20

Indicate your full-time professional experience in airport IT operations or other similar environment.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 4 to 6 years
• More than 6 years
  
  

21

Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 10-20. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Employer Name

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week

Dates of Employment:

22

Do you possess a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification?

• Yes
• No
  
  

23

Indicate the software programs you have experience working with (select all that apply):

• ESRI ArcGIS
• Azure DevOps
• Microsoft 365
• IT Service Management Solutions (Service Now, Maximo, Remedy, etc.)
• Presentation Software (PowerPoint, Prezi, etc.)
• Project Management Software (Project, Jira, Service Now)
• Microsoft Visio
• Required Question