Shooting Sports Branch Chief

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • 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.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.

Job Location:
ADDRESS: 5000 WEST CAREFREE HIGHWAY, PHOENIX, AZ 85086

Posting Details:
SALARY RANGE: $77,958 - $141,454

GRADE: 28

CLOSING DATE: 05/17/2026

Job Summary:
DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR SENIOR
"Shooting Sports Branch Chief"
INFO, EDUCATION & RECREATION DIVISION / SHOOTING SPORTS BRANCH / PHOENIX, AZ
BASED
FLSA-EXEMPT / GRADE 28 / SALARY RANGE $77,958 - $141,454
CLOSING DATE: 05/17/2026

The Shooting Sports Branch Chief works under the general direction of the Assistant Director, Information, Education and Recreation Division (IERD) and is responsible and accountable for managing a Department Branch, including its personnel, budget, and resources.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of effective administration and business management, including budget administration and management, Arizona Management System and effective implementation of key elements: including shooting range development and best management practices, Shooting sports, firearms safety /education programs, State and Federal laws, Commission rules, Department policies, and effective leadership and management methods.
• Skilled in program development and management with the ability to analyze and forecast short and long-range resource needs.
• Experience in personnel management, supervision, mentoring, delegation, conflict resolution, critical thinking, negotiation, public relations and procurement.
• Strong skills in oral and written communications with the ability to communicate clearly and consistently.
• Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license.
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• BS degree in business or public administration or business or recreation management.
• Equivalent experience gained through at least five years of management-level experience, budget administration, and program management working in a public sector environment may substitute for the degree.
• Experience in shooting range management, operations and development, hunting and shooting sports related activities and outdoor recreation management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers the Department's Shooting Sports line of business which includes a wide range of shooting range and hunting/shooting sports related activities.
• Responsible for an annual operating budget of $2.5 million in addition to $3.5 million or more in revenues generated from range program and non-program sales.
• Acts as the Department's administrative chief on shooting range and shooting sports programs and activities, including oversight of the Ben Avery Shooting Facility.
• Oversees the Statewide Shooting Range program, which consists of 9 Commissioned-owned ranges operated by licensees, the shooting range development grant program, and acquisition of any future ranges.
• Develops, reviews and manages the Department's Strategic plan's shooting sports line of business and the Ben Avery Business plan, along with developing long and short-term goals and annual operating plans.
• Directly supervises the Ben Avery Operations Manager and the Statewide Shooting Range Administrator and indirectly supervises 37 full and 12 part time positions.
• Serves as the liaison and lead coordinator for various constituent groups, national organizations and external partners.
• Responsible for implementation and oversight of the Ben Avery Master Plan and other statewide shooting range plans of development.
• Hires, supervises, mentors and coaches staff along with managing employee engagement strategies and personnel issues and situations.
• Responds to inquiries, develops and submits annual performance reports, develops and manages annual budgets, ensures staff are provided adequate range safety and customer service, policy and procedures and other required training.
• Providing oversight and support of the Statewide Shooting Range program, shooting range development grant program, and license agreements associated with operating the Commission-owned ranges.
• Directly and indirectly supervising 51 full and part time employees including coaching, mentoring, conducting 1:1s, team huddles, implementing employee engagement strategies, completing recruiting and hiring processes, and addressing employee relation issues.
• Planning, developing, reviewing and managing the Department’s Strategic Plans for shooting sports lines of business including long and short term goals, annual operating plans, and annual performance reports.
• Planning, developing, and providing oversight, support and management of branch budgets and business operational expenses, including prioritizing development, improvement and maintenance projects.
• Performing 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: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree