Shooting Range Specialist (Wake County)

State of North Carolina • Wake, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting applications for a Wake County Shooting Range Specialist (Program Coordinator I) for our Wildlife Education Division. The Wildlife Education Division is responsible for raising public awareness about the agency, its mission, and its programs. The Division aims to engage and influence individuals through education and various opportunities, encouraging them to actively participate in the conservation of the state’s wildlife resources. The Division develops and delivers education programs focused on hunting, fishing, and shooting sports, along with other conservation outreach initiatives. With educators located throughout the state, a dedicated fishing education center, and several shooting ranges, Division staff actively engage the public by providing outdoor skills training and educational programs that promote the conservation of North Carolina's wildlife and habitats. Additionally, the Division implements program planning and evaluation to ensure ongoing participation in conservation and wildlife-related recreational activities aligned with the agency's mission and purpose.

The Wake County Shooting Range Specialist provides effective guidance and management for the agency’s partnership shooting range with Wake County. The Wake County Firearms Education and Training Center (WCFETC) is an indoor shooting range facility that, through a partnership with Wake County, is open to the public for recreational shooting opportunities.

A modified schedule is associated with this position, which involves working 40 hours per week (Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday, with a flex day either Tuesday or Wednesday). An individual in this position is required to work every weekend. This position is based in our Wake Co. Firearms Education & Training Center located in Apex, NC.

Requirements

• Knowledge of standard operating procedures of shooting ranges, to include firearms instruction, facility management, customer service and recreational shooting programming.
• Experience managing a team/unit, to include team building, leadership, and volunteer management.
• Experience in building successful working relationships with local entities and organized groups, to include partnership development and support.
• Effective interpersonal, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operations of the WCFETC through assisting with the scheduling and daily operations of the team of Range Safety Officers (RSO).
• Day-to-day operations of the shooting range, including managing the reservation system, overseeing user sign-in operations, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring safe, effective facility operations.
• Responsible for scheduling the Range Safety Officers, ensuring ammunition and other safety inspections and briefings occur for the visiting public to ensure effective and efficient operations of the facility
• Complete and maintain certifications and training deemed necessary to ensure safety measures are maintained for range operations
• Train temporary staff and volunteers in the range’s safety and standard operating procedures

Benefits

• We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits.
• Learn more about employee resources, safety, health and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by visiting the NC OSHR website.
• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level