GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT

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The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation, enforcement, hunting, fishing, watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation, and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees and supports a culture of stewardship, teamwork and partnerships.

Range Master Supervisor (2 positions)

Job Location:

Address: RPR - 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086 & CTC - 5060 W Skeet St, Phoenix, AZ 85086

Posting Details:

Hiring Salary Range: $50,000 - $62,000

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 11/24/2026

Job Summary:

SHOOTING RANGE SUPERVISOR
“Range Master Supervisor”
INFORMATION EDUCATION & WILDLIFE RECREATION DIVISION
BEN AVERY SHOOTING FACILITY / PHOENIX BASED / I-17 and CAREFREE HIGHWAY
1 position - RIFLE PISTOL RANGE
1 position - CLAY TARGET CENTER
FLSA – Exempt / SALARY GRADE 20 / HIRING SALARY RANGE $50,000 - $62,000
CLOSING DATE: 11/24/2026

The Ben Avery Shooting Facility (BASF) is one of the largest publicly operated shooting facilities in the country. Our world-class shooting range is a City of Phoenix Point of Pride and has received a Five Star rating from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Located on 1,650 acres in north Phoenix, the Ben Avery Shooting Facility averages more than 240,000 shooters per year. The facility offers a fun and safe environment for shooters of all experience levels and strives to provide a quality recreation experience for all users.

Job Duties:

BASF Rifle Pistol Range Supervisor -

Description of Duties: This position will serve as the Public Range Supervisor of the Ben Avery Rifle and Pistol Main Range and will supervise all Range Masters and Volunteer Range Safety Officer. The work schedule for the Rifle Pistol Supervisor will be Wednesday through Sunday, 6:30am-3:00pm in a noisy environment, which may include working in extreme heat & cold, wind and/or rain.

Major responsibilities include:
- Responsible for all administrative duties relating to staff which includes performance reviews and hiring
- Developing and implementing standards and training for safety and customer service
- Provides policy input for safety, customer service, public range operations and Main Range staffing
- Resolves staff and customer issues, coordinates any emergency or first responder efforts and reports to the Range Manager regarding all functions and activities on the facility
- Provides supervision of the public Main Range, 300 yard range, and Frank DeSomma Memorial Range.
- Coordinates with Range Management to balance daily staffing allocation to accommodate facility wide needs (range safety, light janitorial, custodial, and maintenance duties and tasks on the public facility
- Performs other duties as assigned

BASF Clay Target Range Supervisor -

Description of Duties: This position will serve as the Range Master Supervisor of the Ben Avery Clay Target Center and Archery Range and will oversee and supervise the public’s use of the trap, skeet, and sporting clay courses. Work schedule for the Clay Target Center and Archery Range Supervisor will be Tuesday - Saturday in a noisy environment, which may include working in extreme heat & cold, wind and/or rain.

Major responsibilities include:
- Responsible for all administrative duties relating to staff which includes performance reviews and hiring
- Developing and implementing standards and training for safety and customer service
- Provides policy input for safety, customer service, public range operations and Clay Target Center and Archery Range staffing
- Resolves staff and customer issues, coordinates any emergency or first responder efforts and reports to the Assistant Range Manager regarding all functions and activities on the facility
- Coordinates with Range Management to balance daily staffing allocation to accommodate facility wide needs (range safety, light janitorial, custodial, and maintenance duties and tasks on the public facility
- Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

The candidate will have knowledge of and/or in: complex safety, security, sanitation, operation-maintenance, and public relations procedures and practices, firearms safety and education information, security matters, state laws, commission rules and orders, department policies, facility operational standards and emergency response procedures, supervisory relevant to supervising employees and volunteers and special assignment personnel.
The candidate must be skilled in effectively communicating both written and verbal , leadership and team building, observing conditions on the range and be able to formulate a plan to correct problems and fill gaps to ensure public safety, dealing with the public in varied and complex situations and be able to make complex decisions regarding facility safety.
Candidates must able to work well and supervise other employees in a team environment, work unsupervised and make decisions based on policies and procedures, effective management team member and correctly convey the management directions from the Range Manager to subordinate employees, resolve conflicts or issues as they arise with customers and staff, and develop and teach training curriculum for customer service, firearms safety, public range operations.

Selective Preference(s):

The preferred candidate will have one year of supervisory experience and three years of customer service experience as well as knowledge of firearms, archery, firearms safety, shooting sports, shooting ranges and first responder and/or EMS training.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Level 1 fingerprint clearance is required prior to appointment.

Candidates must be able to legally possess a firearm in accordance with state and federal laws.

Position requires possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.

Employment is contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions. Medical/Physical examination will include baseline blood lead and zinc levels and a baseline hearing test, all of which will be conducted at time of hire and then on an annual basis.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The State of Arizona offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package including:
● 13 days’ of vacation
● 12 sick days
● 10 paid holidays
● Tuition Reimbursement Program
● Participation in the nationally recognized Arizona State Retirement System
● Superior health care options
● Vision care, dental care, pharmacy benefits, and flexible spending account (options available)
● Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance options are available
● Many more benefit programs are available

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Milani Barron at mbarron@azgfd.gov for assistance. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity agency.

ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)

All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.
State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements