Overview

Position Title:Range Safety Officer

Company:City Of Carson City

Location:Carson City, NV

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Range Coordinator, this non-sworn position performs range safety  duties and general maintenace to the Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range.

Responsibilities:

  • Assists with basic maintenance activities at the range such as, but not limited to painting, correcting and/or reporting safety hazards, assisting with plumbing and carpentry work, building concrete forms, assisting with finishing work, dirt work including berms and backstops, building and replacing targets/stands, cleaning of facilities following acceptable materials handling protocols and use of personal protective equipment, snow removal, collecting trash and other debris, cleaning and maintaining buildings, grounds, and restrooms, and preventing or abating graffiti; Reports, monitors, and resolves maintenance issues.
  • Operates and supervises the Carson Rifle and Pistol Range, an outdoor public shooting facility which includes special purpose ranges and other amenities.
  • Educates users on facility rules and guidelines, including proper shooting behavior, basic firearm use, appropriate firearms and target specifications and placement, including enforcement and
  • patron adherence to posted and agreed upon safety rules and procedures, and related activities.
  • Assists patrons as required or requested with immediate firearms stoppages or malfunctions necessary to protect patrons.

Requirements:

  • Techniques, methods, materials, equipment and practices involved in the operation and maintenance of a shooting facility.
  • Basic rifle, pistol, and shotgun safety
  • Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
  • Appropriate Nevada Department of Wildlife rules and regulations.
  • Standard office practices and procedures, including basic cash handling, filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
  • City parks, recreation and open space rules, ordinances, and state statutes.
  • First aid and basic CPR methods.
    ledge of:
  • National Rifle Association policies and procedures for shooting ranges.