Applications Being Accepted for Three Air Pollution Control Hearing Officers
Applications are being accepted to fill three Air Pollution Control (APC) Hearing Officer positions, contracted by Clark County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability. APC hearing officers serve as independent contractors whose duties include hearing cases of alleged violations of local air pollution control regulations and other air quality-related issues. Upon determining a violation, the officer may assess civil penalties or impose other remedies. The hearing officers’ two-year terms will begin Tuesday, Nov. 17.
Preference will be given to persons experienced in air pollution control, environmental management, engineering, law, arbitration or dispute resolution. Applicants must be residents of Nevada and shall not be employees of the State of Nevada or any other political subdivision of the state. Compensation is $120 per hour for hearing and preparatory time only. Hearing officers are required to provide a W-9 form to the department prior to commencement of services.
Qualifications include a graduate of an accredited four-year college with at least five years of experience in public administration. Duties include hearing cases of alleged violations of local air pollution control regulations. Upon determining a violation, the officer may assess civil penalties or impose other remedies. Applications will only be accepted on the form provided, which may be obtained at the Division of Air Quality website or by calling 702-455-3126.
Completed applications may be submitted electronically to aqenforcement@clarkcountynv.gov. All applications must be submitted no later than Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 5 p.m. PT. All submitted applications become public record and available for public review. Recommendations for selection will be presented to the Clark County Board of County Commissioners at a future meeting.