Departmental Systems Administrator

The Clark County Department of Aviation is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Departmental Systems Administrator position. This recruitment will be used to hire for various positions including, but not limited to, a Service Desk position and a Network position.

The Service Desk position is responsible for overseeing daily Information Technology (IT) operations that support airport systems, airline operations, and internal stakeholders. This role provides direct leadership to staff, ensuring appropriate staffing, effective communication, and timely resolution of technical issues in a fast‑paced, operationally critical environment. Additionally, this position acts as a key liaison between staff, airport divisions, vendors, airlines, and management, while promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and professional conduct.

Further, this position oversees and directs technology deliverables within construction projects and other airport technology related projects, ensures systems are delivered according to industry best practices and airport requirements, ensures accurate scheduling, payroll, and training oversight, maintains operational continuity across shifts, and supports technicians in adapting to new technologies and systems. The selected incumbent will play a critical role in identifying trends, improving reporting, strengthening knowledge management, and reducing repeat incidents that ensure continuity of critical airport operations.

The Network position is responsible for overseeing the operation and management of IT facilities and structured cabling infrastructure. Responsibilities for this role include providing lead direction to the team, maintaining, managing, and developing the Department of Aviation’s IT infrastructure encompassing IT facilities, structural and backbone cabling, vendor management, and radio communications systems. Additionally, this position entails planning, coordinating, and maintaining operational continuity and efficiency, as well as supervising, reviewing, and evaluating assigned staff.

Ideal candidates will possess significant independence, initiative, and discretion while adhering to established guidelines. Further, this position requires strong planning, coordination, and supervisory abilities to effectively manage both the technical and personnel components of airport IT infrastructure.

Note: This classification is designated exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and is therefore, not eligible for overtime.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field and four (4) years of full‑time professional level experience in systems analysis and design and hardware and software acquisition in a departmental environment, including some lead or supervisory experience. Additional experience in systems analysis and/or programming may be substituted for the education on a year‑for‑year basis to a maximum of two (2) years.

An advanced degree in appropriate field preferred.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application.

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Certifications:

Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class C driver’s license at time of hire.

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 driver’s 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 sponsor ships or transfers for any employment positions.

Background Check: Employment with the Department of Aviation is contingent upon completion of an educational/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…