Outdoor Education Center Manager

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION•Defiance, MO

7d•$52,932 - $66,060•Onsite

About The Position

Manage the daily and long-term efforts required to operate the shooting range. The position ensures the safety of employees and customers, oversees range operations and equipment, monitors budgets and spending, and manages staff and programs. Work is performed in a standard office environment and regularly outdoors, including in hot, cold, wet, or humid conditions. The role may involve loud noise requiring hearing protection, travel and overnight stays, and varying shifts and hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Biology, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
At least three years of relevant professional experience.
Current, valid driver’s license must be maintained.
Firearms and firing range operation experience.
Ability to use office equipment, including a copier, multi-line phone system, fax machine, scanner, and computer.
Ability to operate vehicles, ATVs, tractors, mowers, and power tools.
Excellent customer service, oral communication, and written communication skills.
Public relations knowledge.
Time management and organizational skills.
Business writing, proofreading, and typing skills.
Accounting and human resources knowledge.
Ability to travel and stay overnight.
Ability to work varying shifts and hours.
Ability to build and sustain positive working relationships.
Ability to remain stationary 70% of the time and move about grounds inside and outside buildings.
Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery constantly, and to communicate and exchange accurate information frequently.
Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, and three-dimensional vision to judge distance and space relationships.
Ability to regularly lift up to 5 pounds and correctly lift up to 50 pounds.
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or aliens authorized to work in the United States; new employees must complete Form I-9 and provide requested documentation.
Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following an offer of employment.
State of Missouri employees must file required state income tax forms and pay state income taxes owed.

Nice To Haves

Classroom training or education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of employees and customers.
Analyze firing range trends, create schedules, and inventory firearm and archery equipment.
Enforce Department policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
Monitor fiscal budgets and departmental spending.
Identify maintenance needs and perform necessary equipment repairs.
Develop and conduct training classes, clinics, fairs, hunts, and other events.
Recruit and select staff, monitor performance, recognize achievements, and provide appropriate disciplinary actions.
Oversee permit applications and instructor and student certification testing.
Review and approve time sheets, monthly purchasing card statements, invoices, vehicle logs, and other routine administrative materials.
Serve on internal regular and special committees.
Perform other duties as assigned.