Ability to: Perform skilled maintenance, repair, and testing on a wide variety of handguns, rifles, shotguns and reloading equipment; exercise independent judgment and work with a minimum of supervision; understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and perform basic arithmetic computations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ensure the safe handling and discharge of firearms; prepare, record, and maintain accurate and complete departmental reports and inventory records; utilize office equipment including computers; learn, interpret, and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions; respond to inquiries and requests for information from department personnel; exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs; interact effectively and sensitively with individuals from diverse backgrounds; establish, maintain, and foster positive, harmonious, and effective working relationships with department staff, vendors, other jurisdictions, the public, and individuals contacted in the course of work. Knowledge of: Handgun, rifle, and shotgun maintenance and repair; safe and proper handling of a variety of firearms; State, federal, and department codes, rules, and regulations regarding firearm specifications; firearm sighting and marksmanship techniques; basic characteristics of a handgun and shotgun ammunition; methods of instructing others in the proficient use of firearms, and developing related training materials; correct written and verbal usage of the English language, report writing, record keeping, and basic arithmetic.