Shooting Range Master 1

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and, under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation, enforcement, hunting, fishing, watercraft, and off-highway vehicle recreation, and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees, and supports a culture of stewardship, teamwork, and partnerships.

Join the team at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility, a nationally recognized Five-Star destination and a City of Phoenix Point of Pride. Spread across 1,650 acres, we host over 240,000 shooters annually, offering a premier, safe, and exciting environment for enthusiasts.

We are looking for a high-energy, safety-conscious Range Master to lead the action at our Clay Target Center.

Requirements

• Solid knowledge of firearms, archery, and range safety protocols
• Experience working with the public in high-volume settings, with the ability to instruct and assist customers
• Experience in, or ability to learn, mechanical/electrical maintenance for clay target machines and basic, general facility maintenance
• Ability to work with little supervision, enforce safety standards firmly, and resolve conflicts
• Ability to legally possess a firearm 8 U.S. Code § 922(g)
• Successfully pass a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance check
• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screening
• Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license
• Complete all required training
• Successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks
• Maintain acceptable driving records
• Complete all required driver training
• Maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of construction, mechanical/electrical maintenance, or related fields is a plus
• Experience working with the public in a high-volume, high-stress environment
• Possess strong customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Completing assignments independently with little supervision and representing management and the Department on a shift-by-shift basis in his/her absence
• Enforce range safety procedures and standards, detect and report vandalism and trespass infractions
• Detect and fix maintenance issues, including troubleshooting clay target machines, pulling trash, cleaning brass/hulls, and performing basic landscaping duties
• Oversee the daily activities of volunteer Range Safety Officers and assist and instruct the public on firearms use and safety
• Instruct the general public in the various clay target disciplines
• Load and maintain clay target machines
• Assist in the operation of corporate events, registered tournaments, and other events on the range
• Directly responsible for the operation and safe use of the public shooting facilities
• Provides program and range information and aids in interpreting rules and regulations to customers
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed