Job Description Summary

Department - Parks & Recreation

Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5919 - Rangemaster

Salary Grade: 2

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $17.90 - $21.03 Per Hour

Pay Range: $17.90 - $24.16 Per Hour 

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
  
  

Pima County shooting sports is looking for two part-time/intermittent Rangemaster team members whose core values are safety and customer service to work at our six shooting ranges. The Rangemaster manages, supervises, and coordinates activities including conducting firearms and archery safety classes.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Manages, supervises and coordinates daily operation of the range;
• Supervises and enforces all range firearms safety rules and regulations at the range;
• Reports violations, accidents or incidents related to safety infractions and issues related to public safety and range operation to appropriate management;
• Makes recommendations for changes to safety procedures and future operational and management improvements;
• Handles firearms and/or archery equipment in a safety-conscious manner in compliance with regulations;
• Conducts classes in the use and safety precautions of firearms and/or archery equipment;
• Collects monies for range items sold or rented and ensures cash handling collection and financial reports and records comply with all Pima County policies, requirements and standard business practices;
• Maintains records of expenditures and income collected and prepares reports;
• Provides First Aid, CPR and AED response if certified to do so;
• Trains, schedules and supervises volunteers in line safety, cash handling, customer service and maintenance duties;
• Ensures that the facility, grounds and equipment are kept clean, orderly and well maintained;
• Ensures range equipment, perimeter and supplies are secured and opening and closure procedures are followed to ensure protection and security of facility and assets.

Minimum Requirements:

One year (2,080 hours) of experience involving the handling of rifles, handguns and/or archery equipment, coordinating competitive shooting/archery sports events, firearms or archery training and/or safety instruction or shooting range supervision.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

One year of service with Pima County and not less than 240 hours of experience working as a Line Safety Officer volunteer with the Pima County Shooting Sports Program INCLUDING a current National Rifle Association Range Safety Officer certification.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• NRA or Military Marksmanship Instructor Certification.

• Minimum three (3) years experience with pistol, rifle, shotgun, and/or archery instruction.

• Minimum three (3) years experience in firearm competitions (USPSA, IPDA, Steel Challenge, Trap & Skeet, CMP, NRA).

• NRA Range Safety Officer Certification.

• Stop the Bleed Certification (American College of Surgeons).

• Minimum two (2) years experience working with public in a cashier or customer service role.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Possession of a First Aid Certification Card is required at time of appointment or within 14 days of hire. National Rifle Association certification as Range Safety Officer is required within one year of hire or as provided by the Pima County Natural Resources Parks & Recreation Department.

Special Notice Items: Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - none; Motion Activity - simple and firm grasping, fine movement; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas and behind themselves; Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone; Vision - have depth perception and peripheral vision.

Working Conditions: All positions require the ability to work in extremes of noise, heat, cold, dust and pollen and prolonged exposure to sun, wind and inclement weather and the ability to wear and maintain required safety and personal protective equipment.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.