Range Assistant Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Summary
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
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Performs daily facility management, staff supervision, safety oversight, and exceptional customer service delivery. Assists in operating the facility, maintaining all facility records and files such as daily preparation of accounting records; operational and inventory reports, or other reports as needed. Conducts morning cash drawer consolidation to ensure evening deposit accuracy. Schedules, initial training, continuing instruction and efficient utilization of all personnel. Assists and performs range and facility cleaning and maintenance. Maintains and repairs the target carriers and associated equipment. This position reports to the Range Manager.
Assists in cleaning firearms using chemical solvents, oils and lubricants and conducts periodic inspections of the range hazardous material storage areas. Ensures compliance with all relevant safety and environmental regulations. Cleans/charging bay and target carriers, and retail space and prepares shooting bays for customers. Ensures the Indoor Shooting Range is secured at the close of business.
Assists the Range Manager in managing all Shooting Range Employees to include assigning and distributing work, coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions, completing performance reviews and signing timecards, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program, and prevention of sexual harassment. Assists in creating the employee work schedule every two weeks Must be alert to alcohol abuse and take appropriate action.
Communicates with the Range Manager on all matters related to customers, employees, and range. Communicates all facility maintenance needs to ensure the range remains in optimal operational condition.
Operates a personal computer (PC) and peripheral equipment to produce a variety of civilian and military correspondence, spreadsheets, charts, reports and graphs, using a wide variety of software programs. Enters data, produces a variety of correspondence, reports and recaps. Responsible for maintaining Camp Elmore's Shooting Ranges online presence, including Facebook updates and correspondence, the submission of website updates to webmaster, and updating the Range's online calendar of events with the approval of the Range Manager. Enters customer household data into the shooting range's POS system.
Ensures an adequate stock on the floor related to range accessories, targets, ammunition and related equipment rental etc. Responsible for inventory of firearms and ammunition, ensuring proper handling, storage, accountability and compliance with all related security and storage regulations. Conducts inspections and checks of rental firearms to determine that rental firearms are safe to fire and determine when rental firearms may require replacement with Range Manager approval. Orders and prices firearms, ammunition, targets and other accessories for range use and resale with Range Manager approval.
Assists in maintaining all facility records and files such as the range facility daily opening and closing checklists related to safety and housekeeping, daily preparation of accounting records, operational and inventory reports, environmental reports and other reports as needed.
Focuses on solution-based selling, offering applicable accessories and services to the customer in addition to the rental of the firearm. Required to strictly adhere to all governing bodies processes/requirements including but not limited to: ATF, FFL, DOD, Marine Corps, State, Corporate and local command for handling, receiving, transferring, inventory management, and records management for all weapons and ammunitions.
Ensures that Range Safety Officer Course and Military rifle and pistol qualification are conducted following the existing regulations, and that appropriate records are maintained. Will certify Officer in Charge (OIC) and Range Safety Officer (RSO) for each command. Serves as Range Safety Officer (RSO) while on duty and may be scheduled exclusively as RSO.
Interacts with military commands to facilitate unit training and to enforce range safety procedures. Completes all required training to maintain firearms eligibility. Assist in the planning, organization, of all competitive shooting matches. Assist in controlling measures to include accurate monthly inventories are conducted and corrections are made to reflect an accurate accounting of the assets of the business.
Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems quickly. Alerts the Range Manager of any problems arise. Professionally communicates with each customer. Effectively cooperates with fellow associates and managers. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.
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Conditions of employment

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Qualifications
A minimum of two years of experience in military and/or recreational shooting operations and safe handling of firearms and ammunition. Must possess the skill to demonstrate activities and use of related facility equipment. NRA instructor certification is preferred. Must be able to obtain instructor certification as a National Rifle Association Certified Firearm Instructor, or Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Firearms Instructor train the trainer, within 90 days of employment start date. Must be 21 years old.
Knowledge of business mathematics, cash handling procedures, and merchandising methods preferred. Ability to learn applicable MCCS policies and procedures and adhere to all Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs). This is a mixed position where the incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45lbs independently and objects over 45lbs with assistance.
FOR POSITIONS INVOLVING FIREARMS/AMMUNITION ONLY:
This is a covered position for the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act for Department of the Navy civilian personnel. Due to contact with firearms, or ammunition in accomplishing work, DD Form 2760 certifying whether a qualifying conviction for a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence has occurred MUST be completed. The continuing obligation to notify the immediate supervisor of any qualifying conviction through completion of DD Form 2760 is REQUIRED. Ability to successfully obtain/maintain a Tier 3 background investigation.
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GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspx
As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents:
*Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
*If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:
• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• People with passion for doing work that matters
• Quality of Work Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefit Packages
• Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.