Golf Course Superintendent - Spangdahlem, Deutschland - U.S. Air Forces, Europe

U.S. Air Forces, Europe

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Spangdahlem, Deutschland

vor 2 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

Duties:

The primary function of the position involves work as a business and operational manager of a 9-hole golf course.

Diagnoses deficiencies relative to soil disease, desiccation, winter kill, erosion and impact or error in maintaining a complex mix of soil and plant needs for greens, fairways, roughs, trees, shrubs, foliage, ground covers and ornamentals.
Acquires equipment and purchases necessary supplies to maintain golf course properties.
Approves all expenditures and exercises cost control measures designed to ensure operating and capital expenses in line with approved budgets.
Provides expert advice on renovations, improvements, minor and major construction for rebuilding or new construction of greens, bunkers and tees, additional subterranean irrigation lines, sprinkler heads and additional nursery yardage.
Responsible for work force management, recruitment, and staff training.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Must complete and maintain a favorable Tier 1 background investigation with favorable results.
Must satisfactorily complete a preemployment physical.
Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Must be able to workdays, nights, weekends and holidays.
Requires a preemployment drug test and random drug testing once appointed.

Qualifications:

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The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Germany. Recruitment limited only to the local commuting area of Spangdahlem. Legal U.S.

residents must possess a social security number or green card and must be:

A US citizen, or
A citizen of NATO country, other than the host country (Germany), and married to an activeduty U.S. military member.
In accordance with the NATO Status of Forces Agreement with Germany, citizens of the host country and citizens of a NATO country not married to an activeduty U.S. military member are not eligible for US NAF Employment.
These individuals may be eligible for employment under the Local National (LN) program; you may contact the LN Team at or DSN for more information on eligibility requirements. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.
Business Based Action
Family Member Preference
Military Spouse Preference
Outside Applicant Veteran
Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
Transition Hiring Preference

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Qualifying Experience:

Must have experience in golf course maintenance, which provides knowledge of turf propagation, cultivation, course equipment and mechanics, irrigation and drainage systems and controls, horticulture, and insect/pest control and various turf diseases and remedies.
Must have knowledge of personnel management principles and policies sufficient to supervise and direct a staff of ground maintenance employees.
Must have knowledge of grass seeds and sprigs, plant nutritional products, plant control products, and soil and sand mixtures.
Must have knowledge of golf course construction and golfing techniques.
Must have experience and the ability to operate all equipment (mowers, tractors, vertidrain, etc.).
Possession of a Class A rating from the Golf Course Superintendent's Associate of America is highly desirable.
Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
A current state and/or Federal certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator is highly desirable.

Education:

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

Additional information:

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
All Federal NAF employees are required by PL to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
Probationary period may be required.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
LQA is not authorized.
Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities.
Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process.

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.