Game & Parks Temporary Park Worker III

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nebraska is seeking a Firearm Range Safety Officer at the Turpin Outdoor Education Center in Lincoln. You will oversee weekly open shoot hours, enforce range safety rules, and provide excellent customer service to shooters of all levels.

Requirements include NRA RSO certification and at least 3 months in guest-facing or recreational settings. Saturdays 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with potential additional hours based on facility needs.

Qualifications

• Three months or more in a recreational area or customer service setting.
• Strong focus on safety and visitor assistance.
• Ability to supervise shooting lines and enforce rules.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary RSO on duty and conduct safety briefings.
• Greet patrons, answer inquiries, and maintain a welcoming environment.
• Assist with opening/closing duties and on-site operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Safety enforcement

Education

NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) certification

Job description

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33Location:Lincoln, NEHiring Rate:$17.132Job Posting:JR2026-00029745 Game & Parks Temporary Park Worker III (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):Job Description:Schedule: Saturdays, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (6 hours/week required; additional hours available based on schedule and facility needs)The Turpin Outdoor Education Center is seeking a reliable, safety-focused individual to serve as a Firearm Range Safety Officer (RSO). In this role, you will oversee weekly public open shoot hours, maintain strict range safety standards, supervise shooting line activities, and provide outstanding customer service to facility visitors and target shooters of all experience levels.Key Responsibilities:Safety & Range Supervision: Serve as the primary RSO on duty. Conduct mandatory safety briefings, monitor active shooting lanes, enforce range safety protocols, and address unsafe behaviors immediately.Visitor & Customer Service: Greet patrons, answer inquiries regarding facility policies and firearm regulations, and help foster a welcoming, inclusive environment for all shooters.Facility Support: Maintain cleanliness on the line, assist with opening/closing duties, and support operational needs as requested.Requirements/ QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: At least three months experience working in a recreational area, scenic attraction, hospitality, historical, retail or customer service setting, agricultural setting, or related coursework/training.Preferred QualificationsStrong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.Comfortable exercising professional authority to ensure absolute safety on the firing line.Experience interacting with the public in an educational or recreational setting.Other:Age: Must be at least 21 years old.Certification: Current NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) certification required (or ability to obtain certification upon hire).Availability: Must be available to work every Saturday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. (Additional hours during the week/weekend may be offered based on your availability and facility operational needs.)If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/BenefitsSelect temporary assignments are eligible for benefits! This includes health, dental, and long/short term disability.Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefitsEqual Opportunity StatementThe State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.