Sporting Clays Tech II - Sparta, United States - State of Illinois

Description

Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Requisition Number: 37497

Closing Date/Time: 05/13/2024

Salary: $18 - $25/per hour

Job Type: Hourly

County: Randolph

Number of Vacancies: Up to 3

Plan/BU:None

This is a Contractual position for events held at the World Shooting & Recreation Complex.

All applicants who wish to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Position Overview

The Sporting Clays Technician II will secure and maintain a safe shooting line of fire for all shooting disciplines; range safety standards include: safety for staff, loaders, scorers, competitors and audience; run fundraisers and corporate events in the absence of manager, utilize forklift to gain access to pallets of targets, back a trailer, assist with target setting on target throwing machines, target throwing machine adjustments, ensure daily tasks are
complete without being told to do so, report directly to sporting clays manager.

Essential Functions

1. Help supervise staff, ensuring daily tasks are complete for event success
2. Secure and maintain a safe shooting line of fire for all shooting disciplines
3. Running events in the absence of manager
4. Assisting in target setting and running registered NSCA/ISCA events
5. Operate equipment, when needed, for events (fortlift, truck/trailer, etc.)
6. Assist with target setting on machines and make adjustments to machine, if needed.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
2. Must have served a minimum of 1 years in a role in shooting sports industry;
3. Knowledge with working on Target Throwing machines required.
4. Must be knowledgeable with official governing body rules for shooting events

Preferred Qualifications

1. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
2. Ability to operate simple equipment such as: sporting clays machines, forklift and UTVs.

Conditions of Employment

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

1. Must be a minimum of 17 years old;
2. Possess a valid Drivers License;
3. Requires ability to lift, carry, transports loads up to 25 pounds;
4. Requires physical condition and ability to perform position responsibilities;
5. Requires ability to work almost FT hours including availability to work most weekends, with an occasional evening or holiday;
6. Requires ability to alter work schedule to meet the needs of the WSRC including some long shifts up to 9-10 hours;
7. Ability to pass background check;
8. Requires ability to legally be around firearms.

About the Agency

Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois' natural resources, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites – and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly, often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment.

The State of Illinois and the Department of Natural Resources are proud to bring you the premiere 1,600 acre World Shooting and Recreational Complex (WSRC). This unique site is located in scenic Southern Illinois near the City of Sparta, close to three airports and less than 50 miles from three metropolitan area including St. Louis, MO. Visitors will have access to a variety of amenities from quaint local restaurants and shops to the bustling activities of the St. Louis area. The WSRC is open for public use and organized events.

Work Hours: various (includes weekends, nights, holidays and potential long shifts for shooting events)

Work Location: World Shooting & Recreational Complex, 1 Main Event Ln, Sparta, Illinois, 62286

Agency Contact:

Vicky Fowler

Phone #:

Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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