Job opening: Assistant Golf Superintendent
Salary: $30 - 32 per hour
Published at: Aug 18 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located at the A.C. Read Golf Course Maintenance Division, Recreation Department, Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola. The Golf Maintenance Division is tasked with the responsibility of grooming the grounds of the golf course and maintaining related facilities.
Duties
SUPERVISORY DUTIES 35%
Reviews work assignments and determines work priorities through the Superintendent and oversees the work release program through the Federal Bureau of Prisoners (FBP).
Assures that all personnel have been instructed in the safe operation of their equipment.
Directs the Maintenance Mechanic Leaderman to repair faulty or dangerous machinery and equipment.
Supervises, plans, schedules, and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees to include Greenskeepers, NA-05; Greenskeeper Leaderman NL-07; Irrigation Techs, NA-07; Pest Control Operator, NA-09; Mechanics, NA-10 and up to 12 FBP inmates.
Trains employees in work methods and procedures.
Establishes performance and evaluates employees.
GOLF COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES 65%
Assumes the responsibility of the security of the Maintenance Facility and all inventories.
Acts as the responsible party in the absence of the Golf Course Superintendent.
Assist in the planning of the daily work schedule and is responsible for its execution.
Ensure cleanliness of the golf course equipment, maintenance facility, and grounds.
Inspects the golf courses daily.
Initiates purchase requests for supplies.
Demonstrates strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
- Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
- May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
- Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
- A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
- Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Ability to exhibit basic supervisory skills, fully understand routine golf course maintenance operations and be familiar with the equipment involved.
Ability to supervise and direct the work of other employees, monitor performance, and ensure adequate internal control procedures are developed and operative.
Knowledge of and a basic understanding of the game of golf and its rules and how maintenance practices impact the sport.
Knowledge of turf irrigation practices and knows how to install and maintain irrigation systems.
Knowledge of the complexities and interrelationships of soils, fertilizers, irrigation, drainage, insects, insecticides, turf diseases, fungicides, weeds, herbicides, tools, and equipment.
Knowledge of turf grass disorders and the ability to prescribe corrective actions.
Ability to apply pesticides and fertilizers, including all related calculations, calibrations and record keeping.
Skill in applying pesticides and fertilizers in accordance with the label.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must have or be able to obtain a State of Florida pesticide applicator license within 90 days of
employment.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.
ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.
PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest
KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
You must be a US Citizen.
Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
Social Security Card is required.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.
A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.
NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.
Education
Associate or Bachelor degree in turf management or related field or trades training and equivalent work related experience in turf management is preferred but not required.
Contacts
- Address NAS Pensacola
450 Radford Blvd Bldg 4143
Pensacola, FL 32508
US
- Name: Micheal Jefferson
- Phone: 850-452-3806 X3152
- Email: [email protected]
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