Range Assistant II

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 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. 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. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E‑Verify system. A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. 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. Selection Process The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements. Once you have submitted your application online, 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 StateJobs.Delaware.gov. Accommodations Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io or by visiting delawarerelay.com. If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr