GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

Summary About the position: This position will be assigned to Hanscom AFB, MA. This is a Regular Full Time (RFT) position with benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, 401(k), and annual/sick leave. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be willing to work night and weekends for special events. This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results. Based on the Mobility Agreement and meeting the needs of the Air Force, must be willing to provide information you are a U.S. Citizen. 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, 24 December 2024. Business Based Action, Outside Applicant 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: Progressively responsible experience in golf course maintenance, which provides a technical 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. Requires knowledge of personnel management principles and policies sufficient to supervise and direct a staff of ground maintenance employees. Knowledge of grass seeds and sprigs, plant nutritional products, plant control products, and soil and sand mixtures. Knowledge of golf course construction and golfing techniques. Possession of a Class A rating from the Golf Course Superintendent's Associate of America is highly desirable. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Requires current state and/or Federal certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator. 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. 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) 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. Read more Benefits Review our benefits