Range Assistant II

DelDOT; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

DelDOT is seeking individuals for a Casual/Seasonal role at the Ommelanden Hunter Education Training center in New Castle, Delaware. Responsibilities include ensuring safety during shooting activities, operating shooting machines, and performing maintenance tasks.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess knowledge of firearms and general maintenance. This position does not provide benefits and requires reporting to orientation on the first day of employment.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience with firearm handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of range participants.
• Operate trap and skeet machines.
• Assist with general grounds maintenance.

Skills

Knowledge of firearms use, care, and safety

Good communication skills

General grounds maintenance

Basic maintenance repairs

Job description

Introduction

The Division of Fish & Wildlife conserves and manages Delaware’s fish and wildlife and their habitats, and provides fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing and boating access on nearly 65,000 acres of public land.

Summary Statement

These positions will be responsible for assisting with the day‑to‑day operation and maintenance of the Ommelanden Hunter Education Training center and public shooting range. Job duties include operating, loading, and maintaining trap and skeet shooting machines, ensuring range safety policies and procedures, and general grounds maintenance and facility cleaning and upkeep. Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and applicants must have experience with safe firearm handling. Customer service and mechanical/maintenance skills are desirable, but not required.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for firearms use, care and safety.
• Ensures the safety of range participants utilizing the rifle and pistol range.
• Operates and maintains trap and skeet machines.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and good communication skills.
• Assists in general grounds maintenance including trash removal, grass cutting, and minor building repairs such as painting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of firearms use, care, and safety.
• Knowledge of general grounds maintenance functions and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic maintenance repairs.
• Possession of a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked, cancelled or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

This posting may be closed on or before the listed closing date upon filling the vacant position(s). This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non‑pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

Conditions of Hire

• DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H‑1B visas.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce.