Oversee and maintain the City shooting-range park; ensure park, firearms and archery safety and perform other technical tasks in support of higher-level management staff. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Maintain, repair and operate a variety of shooting range equipment including the skeet and trap machines, propane generators and compressors. Instruct park participants on the safe and proper handling of a variety of firearms (including shotguns, handguns and other types of firearms) and archery equipment; inform them of park rules and regulations. Maintain and clean shooting-range park areas; stock trap and skeet houses with appropriate supplies; set up shooting range for specific purposes including police officer testing purposes. Collect user fees from park participants; operate cash register and give receipts; deposit park funds as necessary. Assume supervisory responsibility in the absence of the Shooting Range Manager for shooting-range park services and activities, including supervising shooters and part-time staff.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

Assist in the maintenance of files and records; compile park use information. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis. High school diploma or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours vocational training in operation and maintenance of shooting range equipment, or firearms operation/safety; and Two (2) years experience in the use, operation, and maintenance of firearms, preferably within the setting of a shooting range.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire. Possession of a valid Firearms Instructor Certificate within six (6) months from date of hire. Possession of a valid Archery Instructor Certificate within six (6) months from date of hire. Possession of a valid C.P.R. and First Aid Certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.

Environmental:

Field environment; exposure to noise and inclement weather conditions.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking and standing for prolonged periods.