Range Officer

Recruitment #011918-MXGC05-400300

Summary Statement

These positions will be responsible for assisting with the operation and maintenance of the Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center and public shooting range. Primary job duties will involve operating and maintaining trap and skeet shooting machines, ensuring the safety of participants utilizing the rifle and pistol ranges, and general grounds maintenance. Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all position in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • 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

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
  2. Knowledge of firearms use, care and safety.
  3. Knowledge of general grounds maintenance functions and equipment.
  4. Knowledge of basic maintenance repairs.
  5. 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 04/22/2018 upon filling the vacant position.

Incumbents will be subject to baseline and annual blood lead monitoring which will be paid by the employer.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Selection Process

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.