Rangemaster (Open Space Shooting Range)

City of Albuquerque • Albuquerque, NM

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Oversee and maintain the City shooting-range park; ensure park, firearms and archery safety and perform other technical tasks in support of higher-level management staff. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours vocational training in operation and maintenance of shooting range equipment, or firearms operation/safety.
• Two (2) years experience in the use, operation, and maintenance of firearms, preferably within the setting of a shooting range.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Possession of a valid Firearms Instructor Certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Possession of a valid Archery Instructor Certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Possession of a valid C.P.R. and First Aid Certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and operate a variety of shooting range equipment including the skeet and trap machines, propane generators and compressors.
• Instruct park participants on the safe and proper handling of a variety of firearms (including shotguns, handguns and other types of firearms) and archery equipment; inform them of park rules and regulations.
• Maintain and clean shooting-range park areas; stock trap and skeet houses with appropriate supplies; set up shooting range for specific purposes including police officer testing purposes.
• Collect user fees from park participants; operate cash register and give receipts; deposit park funds as necessary.
• Assume supervisory responsibility in the absence of the Shooting Range Manager for shooting-range park services and activities, including supervising shooters and part-time staff.
• Assist in the maintenance of files and records; compile park use information.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED