Sign Maker

About The Position The Clark County Department of Aviation is seeking qualified applicants to apply for the Sign Maker position. This position performs specialized work in the design, fabrication, installation and maintenance of signage and graphics throughout the Aviation and Public Works departments.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED. THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN CHANGED AND IS NOW REFLECTED IN THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. 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 Employee Services.

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

Minimum Requirements Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school AND two (2) years of full-time experience in the fabrication, repair, and installation of signs AND one (1) year of professional experience in designing with vector graphics software for use with plotters and wide-format printers. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. All qualifying education and each 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 attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work with exposure to potentially hazardous sign making substances and solvents.

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

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

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.

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 and maintain 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 shop or related maintenance setting, including operating typical trade test equipment, hand and power tools and standard office equipment and to drive to various work sites; stamina to stand, walk and climb and to work from aerial equipment for extended period of time; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Creates print-ready artwork using vector graphics software for use with large format printers and laser engravers.
• Performs digital pre-press for client files.
• Consults with in-house clients to determine client requirements for the creation, fabrication and installation of training materials, visual aids, signage, maps, and other graphic representations.
• Monitors advances in the field of signage and recommends hardware, software and materials purchases as appropriate.
• Understands and applies signage and design fundamentals while following Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) signage guidelines and regulations.
• Performs skilled work in the preparation, maintenance, repair, and installation of different types of signs on streets, buildings, fixtures, elevators, stairways, parking facilities, vehicles, and perimeter fences.
• Prepares, modifies, and relocates signs as specified by work order.
• Engraves desk name plates and special awards.
• Maintains fleet decals.
• Estimates materials, parts, tools, and equipment needed for work assignments.
• Orders and picks-up materials and supplies from outside vendors as appropriate.
• Maintains an inventory of materials and supplies.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Maintains records of work performed and materials used.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives County vehicles to work sites, transports materials and assistants to work sites; works from a boom lift, scissor lift, forklift or ladder.

Additionally In The Department Of Aviation

• Ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Sign Systems Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5340-18G, and all Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, which includes operational signage design, fabrication and installation processes be immediately executed when directed by the agencies having jurisdiction to ensure current regulatory messaging, airport safety and security at all ticket counters, gate podiums, as well as within airport operational areas ensuring the safety of all aircraft, vehicles and equipment entering or exiting the airport ramps and movement areas.
• Collaborates with all Department of Aviation divisions on the design and fabrication of signage and props for numerous Airport events.

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:

• 13 Paid Holidays plus a Floating Birthday Holiday, and an additional Floating Holiday

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Paid Sick Leave

• Holiday Leave

• Other leave options

• Catastrophic Leave

• Parental Leave – Up to 90 days

• Tool Allowance for certain eligible positions.

• 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

• The Department of Aviation, a department of Clark County, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer

• Community Volunteer Opportunities

• Comprehensive training program

• Wellness program

01

The following questions 1-6 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Which describes your highest level of education completed? (Applicants with foreign or international education, including full degrees, partial degrees, or individual credits, must obtain a professional credential evaluation from an accredited evaluation agency. The evaluation must verify the U.S. educational equivalency and, if the applicant is offered a position, an original and verifiable copy must be submitted to the Clark County Department of Aviation at the candidate’s expense.)

• Some High School
• 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

02

If you selected "Some High School" in the previous question, please list your highest-grade level completed. If this does not apply, type N/A.

03

Indicate your full-time professional experience in the fabrication, repair, and installation of signs.

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• More than 6 years

04

Indicate your full-time professional experience in designing with vector graphics software for use with plotters and wide-format printers.

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• More than 6 years

05

Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 3-4. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Employer Name Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week Dates of Employment:

06

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.

07

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.

08

List all current and professional certifications you hold, special courses, seminars, and/or trainings that you have completed relevant to this position. See template below. Type N/A if this is not applicable to you.

Certification Name of agency or institution administering the certification:

09

Indicate your full-time professional experience you have working with computerized sign-making equipment software.

• No Experience
• Less than 12 months
• 12 to 23 months
• 24 to 35 months
• 36 to 47 months
• More than 48 months

10

Indicate your full-time professional experience you have in fabricating and installing static signage such as; way-finding signs, regulatory signs and guide signs.

• No Experience
• Less than 12 months
• 12 to 23 months
• 24 to 35 months
• 36 to 47 months
• More than 48 months

11

Indicate your full-time professional experience you have operating different hand and power tools necessary to install, repair and maintain signs.

• No Experience
• Less than 12 months
• 12 to 23 months
• 24 to 35 months
• 36 to 47 months
• More than 48 months

12

Indicate your full-time professional experience you have in operating lift equipment such as; Boom lifts, Scissor lifts, Bucket Trucks, JLG, Genie, Snorkel, and Forklifts.

• No Experience
• Less than 12 months
• 12 to 23 months
• 24 to 35 months
• 36 to 47 months
• More than 48 months

13

Indicate your full-time experience working with any of the following listed (select all that apply):

• Graphic Design
• Sign Fabrication
• PPF Installer
• Automotive Vinyl Wraps
• None of the Above

14

Indicate your full-time experience working with any of the equipment listed (select all that apply):

• Roland Printers
• Versa Worx
• Flexi Design
• Adobe Illustrator
• Laser Engravers
• None of the Above

15

Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 9-14. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Dates Of Employment

• Required Question