Range Master - Parks, Recreation and Culture

County of Volusia; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Volusia is seeking a Range Master for the Strickland Shooting Range in Daytona Beach, Florida. The role oversees daily operations, safety, and maintenance of the firing range, and ensures compliance with range rules and regulations.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of public-facing experience, and must become a NRA Range Safety Officer within 60 days. The position requires outdoor work and the ability to operate maintenance equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and one year experience in dealing with the public and operating a firing range.
• A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.
• Must be a certified NRA Range Safety Officer within 60 days of being hired.
• Knowledge of the safety procedures of operating a firearms range.
• Knowledge of weapons use and safety handling of firearms.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with residents, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to set up range activities.
• Ability to perform minor building and grounds maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to use a wide variety of maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs Firing Range facilities.
• Keeps range grounds clean from litter and debris.
• Empties trash cans.
• Enforces standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
• Cleans bathrooms.
• Mow grass and weed as needed.
• Informs public of range safety and operational rules and regulations.
• Insures adherence to range rules and regulations.
• Supervises and ensures the safety of the firearms range.
• Controls the firing line and patrons proper safety procedures.
• Collects fees.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Public interaction

Range safety knowledge

Staff supervision

Safety procedures

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

The County of Volusia is seeking a Range Master for the Parks, Recreation & Culture Division. This position is located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and will be responsible for the supervision and operation of the Strickland Shooting Range.

(NOTE These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

• Maintains and repairs Firing Range facilities.
• Keeps range grounds clean from litter and debris.
• Empties trash cans.
• Enforces standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
• Cleans bathrooms.
• Mow grass and weed as needed.
• Informs public of range safety and operational rules and regulations.
• Insures adherence to range rules and regulations.
• Supervises and ensures the safety of the firearms range.
• Controls the firing line and patrons proper safety procedures.
• Collects fees.
• Performs related work as required.

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and one year experience in dealing with the public and operating a firing range.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.

Must be a certified NRA Range Safety Officer within 60 days of being hired.

• Knowledge of the safety procedures of operating a firearms range.
• Knowledge of weapons use and safety handling of firearms.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with residents, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to set up range activities.
• Ability to perform minor building and grounds maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to use a wide variety of maintenance equipment.

ADA REQUIREMENTS.

Physical Requirements: Light to medium work. Ability to walk, lift (50 lbs.), carry, push, pull. Ability to see and talk.

Mental Requirements: Ability to read and understand safety rules, operation instructions, and general business letters. Ability to speak clearly and concisely. Ability to perform basic math including addition, subtraction, division and multiplication.

Environmental Demands: Outside work. Exposure to inclement weather including humidity, heat, cold, rain, dust. Noise from weapons being fired.

Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference is provided to qualified applicants pursuant to State law.