RANGE OFFICER II 4211

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves the planning and supervision of the operation and maintenance activities of a town rifle and pistol range. An employee in this class plans, assigns and supervises the work of a small number of Range Officer I's at a town-owned rifle and pistol range. Work involves responsibility for directing or conducting a firearm course, programs and tournaments sponsored by various rifle associations and gun clubs as well as enforcing town laws and safety regulations governing range operations. General supervision is received from a technical administrative official, who reviews work through conferences, written reports and periodic inspection of range activities. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Plans, assigns and supervises the work of Range Officer I's engaged in maintaining safe shooting conditions on the town rifle and pistol range;

Checks the identification of town residents using the rifle and pistol range and sees that persons using hand guns are properly licensed;

Schedules classes on the handling and care of firearms for the general public; instructs and assigns qualified Range Officer I's to conduct these classes;

Makes arrangements for and oversees tournaments sponsored by the National Rifle Association, State Conservation Department and local gun clubs;

Enforces State and local laws, safety rules and regulations governing range operations;

Maintains simple work records and prepares routine reports on all range activities;

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods used in rifle and pistol range work; good knowledge of State and local laws, ordinances, rules and safety regulations governing the licensing and use of firearms; skill in handling and caring for various types of firearms, ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinate personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with gun club members, rifle association representatives, town officials and the general public; ability to instruct groups and individuals in the use and care of firearms; ability to enforce state and local firearms laws and range regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality, and to deal courteously with the general public; ability to keep records and prepare reports or work performed; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the positions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Two (2) years experience as:

(A) N. R. A. certified instructor in rifle and pistol; or,

(B) Federal firearms instructor; or,

(D) Military firearms instructor; or,

(E) New York State hunter safety instructor; or,

Satisfactory combination of the above experience which totals two (2) years.

PROMOTIONAL

One (1) year permanent competitive status as a Range Officer I.

R 7/24/78

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive