The Ben Avery Shooting Facility is one of the largest publicly operated shooting facilities in the country. Our world-class shooting range is a City of Phoenix Point of Pride and has received a Five Star rating from the National Association of Shooting Ranges. Located on 1,650 acres in north Phoenix, the Ben Avery Shooting Facility averages more than 240,000 shooters per year. The facility offers a fun and safe environment for shooters of all experience levels and strives to provide a quality recreation experience for all users.
Description of Duties: The Range Master will be responsible for overseeing the Main Range’s 67-point public firing line at the Rifle & Pistol Range or public shooting at the Clay Target Center and providing information and services regarding firearms techniques, hunter education, and public relations. Work schedule will consist of mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays in a noisy environment, which may include working in extreme heat & cold, wind, rain, and/or dust.
-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 various maintenance issues, such as troubleshooting clay target machines, pulling trash and cleaning up brass/hulls, basic landscaping duties, and dealing with the 67-point public firing line;
-Oversee the daily activities of volunteer Range Safety Officers and assist and instruct the public on firearms usage 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.
The candidate will know methods and procedures of firearms safety and education information; have knowledge of firearms and archery. Knowledge of construction, mechanical/electrical maintenance, or related fields is a plus. The candidate must be skilled and have the ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of customers visiting the facility and successfully meet their needs; excellent communication skills with a strong customer service focus; must have the ability to work well with other employees and diverse user groups, and resolve conflicting issues. The desired candidate will have experience working with the public in a high-volume, high-stress environment and possess strong customer service skills.
Employment is contingent on receipt of a level 1 fingerprint clearance card. Employment is also contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions. Medical/Physical examination will include baseline blood lead and zinc levels and a baseline hearing test, all of which will be conducted on an annual basis.
Must be able to legally possess a firearm per 8 U.S. Code § 922(g).
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
All newly hired employees will be subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification program.
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
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
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Amy Lacy at alacy@azgfd.gov for assistance.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.