Firearms Compliance and ATF Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Function - Firearms Compliance and ATF Associate

The Firearms ATF Compliance & Regulations Specialist serves as the primary lead for Morphy Auctions firearms compliance, regulations and ATF relationships. Responsible for all firearms compliance in conjunction with the Firearms Operations Manager and team. Reports to the Firearms Operational Manager. Manages, maintains, recommends and executes best practices to meet all local, state, federal, ATF and Class 3 laws and policies. This includes all inventory and bookkeeping related to compliance for the state and federal requirements. The position is also the primary owner for firearms safety compliance and training for the company. It is critical that understanding and fostering the mission of the company to clients, consignors, ATF, staff and business partners of Morphy Firearms and Dan Morphy Auctions be maintained. 

As a leader in the auction industry, we are seeking someone that enjoys and is comfortable working in a firearms environment. Morphy Auctions handles firearms from pre-Revolutionary War to modern including Class 3. The firearms team is comprised of talented and capable experts with years of industry experience. This is an onsite role based in Denver - Ephrata, PA.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overall management of the firearms compliance, inventory management related to all laws, regulations and best practices.
• Work with the Firearms Operations Manager to ensure all team members are following all compliance, policy, legal, safety and inventory record keeping requirements in a timely manner.
• Assisting on firearms pickup, attending firearms shows and answering compliance questions from the team and clients.
• Work with the firearms sales team and other experts to meet auction production deadlines
• Communicate with management on the status of productivity in preparation for auctions and compliance through written and verbal reports

Specific Responsibilities

• Manage the administration and execution of FFLs, SOT, State Licenses and E-form accounts
• Have prior knowledge and ability to manage ATF, NFA and FFL processes and policies.
• Manage renewal of firearms licenses on behalf of Morphy Firearms along with Firearms Operations Manager
• Oversee with the Firearms Operations Manager current laws, regulations, license requirements and stay current with changes with requirements and laws. Communicate and enforce the laws, regulations and changes in a timely manner to the Morphy Firearms Team and all of Morphy Auctions.
• Manage ATF relationships, compliance, audits and internal audits.
• Manage NFA paperwork, e-files and transfers. Including organizing, storage and accuracy.
• Manage and own NFA inventory and bookkeeping.
• Completing and submitting incoming and outgoing transfer paperwork, via physical paper forms and digital ATF e-Forms (Forms 3 and 4).
• Manage all necessary documentation related to the ATF.
• Primary relationship manager with the ATF and their representatives.
• Supporting our clients to submit needed, additional, corrections and information for the ATF, NFA, state, compliance, transfers and licenses.
• Partnering closely with our Class 3 lead salesperson to support, obtain, pick up, transfer and insuring the NFA items make it to auction by required deadlines.
• Supporting the entire firearms sales team and all Morphy teams on the regarding the ATF, NFA, FFL, Class 3 processes and requirements for pre-auction, auction and post auction activities.
• Catalog select NFA and Class 3 firearms.
• Perform client firearms background checks.
• Manage FATD firearms for review and compliance.
• Manage A&D records.
• Assist photography with NFA firearms and items.
• Travel for client firearms picks-ups nationwide. Includes loading, unloading and packing firearms for travel. Ability and willingness to drive larger vans for pick-ups and shows is preferred.
• Ability to lift 20 to 30 lbs. for a full work day.
• Travel and attend firearms shows nationally.
• Ability to travel overnight 10 to 20% of the time.
• Practice and promote safe firearms handling at all times
• Verify that all firearms contain no ammunition.
• Trainer and Owner of Firearms Safety training to all staff including non-firearms staff
• Manage team receiving incoming inventory and post auction according to procedure
• Write firearms descriptions as needed.
• Post auction evaluation and management of unsold lots
• Work with sales team to determine if unsold lots are to be reconsigned or returned.
• Evaluate possible returns of partial refunds of sold items from buyers
• All other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• A High School degree required, college degree or specific experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Microsoft Office knowledge Word, Excel, Outlook/Email.
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of firearms
• Experience with local, state, federal, ATF, Class 3 laws, policies and compliance
• Proven capability to balance multiple priorities successfully
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information and multiple priorities as directed by immediate supervisor and executives.
• Extreme attention to safety and security
• Personable, accurate, and extremely attentive to detail.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, establish priorities, and work collaboratively with members of a diverse team.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, military service, application for military service, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.  Morphy Auctions will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

All qualified job applicants will be subject to a background & drug screens.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20 to $30 per hour based on experience base compensation plus profit sharing / performance bonuses