Using knowledge of ideal course playing conditions prepares the courses for daily play by changing cups, tee markers, etc.
Inspects greens, tees, fairways, roughs, trees, and shrubs for appearance and condition.
Determines corrective action and applies chemicals for any disease, weed and insect development after consultation with supervisor.
Determines the need and method to be used in watering, fertilizing, applying chemicals, seeding, sodding and mowing grass.
Determines soil pH necessary for good plant growth and applies gypsum, lime or sulfur to change pH levels.
Applies fertilizers, calibrates spreaders to ensure even distribution of materials, preventing burns, skips or overlaps.
Operates farm tractors with attachments, mowers and other equipment used in golf course maintenance.
Leads small groups of employees on duties for course maintenance.
Provides leadership and instruction and helps to set the work pace and checks the quality of work to ensure it meets with established objectives.
May instruct employees and assist in the training of employees on equipment operations.
As directed, assumes supervisory duties in the absence of the course supervisor.
Trims trees and shrubs, removing branches and limbs on the basis of type of tree and shrub and the purpose used in the landscaping.
Directs the planting of trees and shrubs to include fertilization, staking, guying and irrigation to foster tree growth.
Treats cuts and wounds with antiseptic paint to promote healing.
Uses electric pruners, hand and powered saws, lopping shears, axes, pruning knives, shovels and similar hand tools.
Operates computerized irrigation system.
Checks system for operation and performance, adjusts runtime to eliminate wet/dry areas.
Applies supplement water through system or by hand watering to meet turf needs.
Performs maintenance on sprinkler heads to include cleaning or replacing broken parts to ensure proper operation. Installs, repairs, maintains swing joint risers and distribution lines varying in size from ¾" to 12" in diameter, made of PVC or poly material.
Assists mechanics in basic equipment maintenance, primarily during winter months.
Sharpens reels and blades with automated spin grinders, performs disassembly and assembly of reels and mounting on mowers.
Periodically assists with oil changes, hydraulic system, brakes, fuel filters, and other basic equipment services.
Works under the administrative and technical supervision of the Course Supervisor.
Exercises own initiative in the performance of duties.
Supervisor is available for general directions and advice on new or unusual problems.
Work is checked to see it meets accepted standards.
Guidelines include manufacturers specifications, service manuals, schematic diagrams, turf grass books and publications on locally established policies and procedures.
Works in all types of weather.
Exposed to dirt, dust, mud, chemicals, grease, oil, water, cuts, bruises, burns, falls, infections, electrical shock and injury from powered equipment and hand tools.
This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
This position requires the incumbent to provide a copy of driving record.
This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment physical.
This position requires the incumbent to work an uncommon tour of duty.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 07/25/2024
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Applicant must have a minimum of one season of golf course maintenance experience and have a good understanding of the USGA rules of golf.
Applicant must have experience in turf grass management, horticulture practices, basic irrigation design principles, reading and interpreting schematic designs, spreader calibration methods and spraying chemicals or fertilizers on a golf course.
Applicant must have knowledge of OSHA safety standards as they apply to equipment and personnel.
Must have experience in determining and repairing defective parts on a golf course irrigation system.
Applicant must have some experience leading people and skill in oral communication.
Experience operating farm tractors, mowers, other turf equipment, tree spades, power tools and saws is required.
Must have the ability to read and interpret regulations, policies, OI's, etc.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
Turf management study certification or degree in similar field such as horticulture or agronomy is preferable.
Must have valid driver's license.
Must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.
Must provide a copy of driving record. Good physical condition is needed for extensive walking, bending and stooping.
Works outside in all types of weather.
Must work an uncommon tour of duty.
Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
Pre-employment physical required.
Pre-employment immunizations are required.
Position subject to furlough in January and February.
Satisfactory completion of a Tier One investigation is required.
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.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Direct deposit is required.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
A probationary period may be required.
Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
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.
Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
This position is not included in a bargaining unit.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
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.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
Resume
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Diploma/ GED
Disability Letter (VA)
License
Other (1)
Other (2)
PCS Orders
Professional Certification
Proof of Marriage Status
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/25/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
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Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
Resume
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Diploma/ GED
Disability Letter (VA)
License
Other (1)
Other (2)
PCS Orders
Professional Certification
Proof of Marriage Status
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/25/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
USAFA Community Services Flight
10 FSS/FSCN
5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840-2620
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
