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This position is located in the Bowling Centers/Golf Course operations Branch of the Recreation Services Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department/ Naval submarine Base New London. The purpose of this position is to provide the technical expertise to design and implement a maintenance program for the Golf Course.
Learn more about this agency08/16/2018 to 09/02/2018
$21 - $26 per hour
NF 3
1 vacancy in the following location:
To apply for this job, you must live within a 60 mile radius of one of these locations.
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Not required
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Permanent
Full-time - May be subject to occasional evenings and weekends
Competitive
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VA-18-15434
508295100
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT NF-1601-03
I. INTRODUCTION
This position is located in the Bowling Centers/Golf Course operations Branch of the Recreation Services Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department/ Naval submarine Base New London. The purpose of this position is to provide the technical expertise to design and implement a maintenance program for the Golf Course.
The incumbent is responsible for maintaining a 25 acre, 9 hole golf course which includes greens, tees, fairways, roughs, sand traps, practice areas, picnic areas, irrigation system and related buildings and equipment. Incumbent additionally provides technical advice in the design and maintenance of other athletic fields and recreation grounds* These include a' 40 acre outdoor recreation area, baseball/softball fields, soccer fields and football fields.
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a. The incumbent ensures the attractiveness 'and constant readiness of play for the course. Regularly inspects and evaluates the condition of the course to identify daily maintenance requirements and analyzes specific problems. Incumbent determines the appropriate genus of grass to be cultivated, based on nature and condition of soil, climatic conditions, and season of the year. Ensures the proper functioning of the irrigation systems and determines the correct amount of water to be applied on greens, tees, athletic fields, fairways, grounds, ornamentals, parks and club house lawns under various climatic conditions. Directs the amount and types of soil nutriments and fertilizers to be applied, taking soil samples and deciphering results for necessary amendments.
b. Incumbent is responsible for the selection,application, storage and otherwise safe handling of theIntegrated Pest management (IPM) program, and other toxic substances used in conjunction with maintenance of the golf course. Takes preventive measures to protect course from damage by small animals. Inspects for turf damage by fungus and insects, and applies fungicides or pesticides to correct problems. Calibrates sprayers and sprinklers so that the correct
amount of material will be applied to the designed areas. The incumbent must be certified by DoD for the handling and application of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and fungicides.
c. Incumbent carries out plans for the maintenance of improved and unimproved grounds with respect to fertilization, weed, fungus, insect control, disease control, irrigation, mowing, pruning, etc.
d. Incumbent conducts studies to determine the optimum (effect/economic) fertilization program. Conducts analyses of soil for purposes of nutritional requirements. Develops and carries out plans for fertilization and watering.
e. Recommends annual budget estimates for course maintenance within established limitations, and submits to the Bowling Centers/Golf Operations Manager for approval. Recommends all materials, new equipment, and maintenance of items on hand for approval by the manager. Ensures that vehicle/equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance schedules are established and adhered to.
f. Supervises l regular full time NA-10 Mechanic and 3 seasonal HA-6 groundskeepers, as well as any other personnel assigned or detailed to golf course maintenance for special projects. Supervised personnel are involved in the operation and maintenance of machinery, mowing equipment and the fertilizing,
spraying and irrigation of the golf course.
g. Prepares work schedules, quality and quantity standards. Acts on personnel problems; recommends appropriate action in such matters as awards, discipline, reassignment, etc. Approves leave; evaluates performance; recommends revisions to position descriptions. Practices and promotes management
improvement techniques and work simplification, cost reduction, and safety.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
SIGNIFICANT FACTS
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have attained, either through academic achievement or practical experience, a sound background in turf grass maintenance and established agronomy, horticulture practices. Must display a talent in the art of landscaping, planting and growing turf characteristic to golf courses. Must be a certified pest control applicator.
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.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.
We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States.
Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.
The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.
If claiming Veteran’s Preference, a legible copy of DD-214 (page 4) as well as any other supporting documentation (disability, proof of service, SF-15, etc). is required.
If claiming Military Spouse Preference, a copy of sponsor's orders is required for NF-03 and below or equivalent.
If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) Priority consideration, submit a copy of the notice of separation.
If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/508295100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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