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Fairfax County Government | Fairfax Virginia United states
Expires: February 14, 2024
Salary $69,324.74 - $115,540.88 Annually Location FALLS CHURCH (HH10), VA Job Type FT Salary W BN Job Number 23-03484 Department Park Authority Opening Date 12/09/2023 Closing Date 12/22/2023 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade S25 Posting Type Open to General Public
Job Announcement
Works as a part of the Jefferson District Golf Facility as a self-starting, highly motivated, and creative candidate. This course is a beautifully landscaped 9- hole executive course which features a gently rolling playing surface with four ponds and offers a challenging round of golf, including a par five and some demanding par fours.
This position is fully responsible for all maintenance functions, facilities, equipment, and staff associated with Jefferson golf facility. Develops and implements a comprehensive turf management program. Directs the work of staff related to turf management, irrigation, equipment repair and general building maintenance and custodial duties. Conducts moderately complex budgeting and accounting tasks. Conducts staff training, development, and recognition activities and coordinates maintenance activities with the site manager to ensure maximum utilization of the multi- course complex. Additionally, completes and submits various financial, administrative, and statistical reports and complies and retains operational and safety records. Works under direction of the Director of Agronomy and Golf Division Director.
Note: Some overtime or compensation time may be required.
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following
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Graduation from a two-year associate degree program with major course work in agronomy, turfgrass management, recreation and parks, horticulture, or related field plus three years' experience as golf course superintendent or other applicable position at a golf course.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to climb on and off equipment. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Ability to use both hand and foot controls for extended periods. Ability to wear respirators and other protective equipment and clothing. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include writing exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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Expires: February 14, 2024
Salary $69,324.74 - $115,540.88 Annually Location FALLS CHURCH (HH10), VA Job Type FT Salary W BN Job Number 23-03484 Department Park Authority Opening Date 12/09/2023 Closing Date 12/22/2023 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade S25 Posting Type Open to General Public
Job Announcement
Works as a part of the Jefferson District Golf Facility as a self-starting, highly motivated, and creative candidate. This course is a beautifully landscaped 9- hole executive course which features a gently rolling playing surface with four ponds and offers a challenging round of golf, including a par five and some demanding par fours.
This position is fully responsible for all maintenance functions, facilities, equipment, and staff associated with Jefferson golf facility. Develops and implements a comprehensive turf management program. Directs the work of staff related to turf management, irrigation, equipment repair and general building maintenance and custodial duties. Conducts moderately complex budgeting and accounting tasks. Conducts staff training, development, and recognition activities and coordinates maintenance activities with the site manager to ensure maximum utilization of the multi- course complex. Additionally, completes and submits various financial, administrative, and statistical reports and complies and retains operational and safety records. Works under direction of the Director of Agronomy and Golf Division Director.
Note: Some overtime or compensation time may be required.
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
- Manages the maintenance and operation of a large fleet of greens mowers, fairway movers, trim mowers, rough mowers, utility vehicles, spray tanks, sand trap rakes, seeders, aerators, etc.;
- Develops and implements a detailed turf management plan for assigned greens, tees, roughs and lawn areas (and special complexities of cart paths);
- Establishes criteria for and determines golf course playability and authorizes the opening and closing of the grounds;
- Supervises the maintenance and operation of a large, automated irrigation system including pumphouse, central computer, field controllers, valves and sprinkler heads;
- Plans for and supervises major improvement projects such as greens and tees construction, cart path construction, sand bunker construction, site landscaping, pond dredging, etc.;
- Authorizes purchase requests and invoices for payment;
- Inspects park facilities and grounds for safety hazards and operational deficiencies, recommends improvements and initiates corrective measures;
- Accountable for the purchase, storage and application and disposal of hazardous materials including pesticides, fertilizers and other turf care products;
- Compiles and retains operational and safety records and complies with federal, state and County safety standards;
- Develops budget justifications for capital equipment, staffing and annual operating supplies;
- Hires, supervises, schedules and evaluates a medium sized staff;
- Plans, schedules and conducts specialized on-site staff training;
- Completes and submits various financial, administrative and statistical reports;
- Adheres to revenue and expense limits, goals, and guidelines for specialized areas of supervision.
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation center and/or park management;
- Knowledge of fiscal record keeping and inventory procedures;
- Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment;
- Knowledge of methods and practices of golf course maintenance;
- Knowledge of materials and equipment used in golf course maintenance;
- Ability to identify, isolate and initiate repairs to equipment and irrigation systems;
- Ability to identify and treat turfgrass diseases and pests;
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, chemical labels and other technical documents;
- Ability and skill to operate a variety of golf course maintenance equipment;
- Ability to obtain necessary certifications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following
Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")Graduation from a two-year associate degree program with major course work in agronomy, turfgrass management, recreation and parks, horticulture, or related field plus three years' experience as golf course superintendent or other applicable position at a golf course.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A two-year associate degree program with major course work in agronomy or turf grass management.
- Three years' experience as an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent or other applicable position at a golf course.
- Certified Fertilizer Applicator License
- Driver's license (required)
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License (required)
- Certified Fertilizer Applicator License (required within 6 months)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to climb on and off equipment. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Ability to use both hand and foot controls for extended periods. Ability to wear respirators and other protective equipment and clothing. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include writing exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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