Assistant Grounds Superintendent (Golf)

Clarification from the agency

Open to the public worldwide and does not include any relocation assistance.

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Assists the Golf Course Superintendent in making determinations in the use of pesticides, chemicals, fertilizer and grass seed needed for the upkeep of an 27 hole Golf Course which includes greens, tees, fairways, roughs, practice range, equipment maintenance building, equipment storage building, chemical storage and mixing building, irrigation system, pump house and ponds within the confines of the Golf Course. Tours the Golf Course to review work in progress and to observe the condition of the Golf Course.
• Assists and ensures the proper functioning of the irrigation system and determines the correct amount of water applied on greens, tees, and fairways under various climatic conditions.
• May make decisions on the amounts and types of soil nutriments and fertilizers to be applied to greens, fairways and roughs. Must know how to take soil samples and decipher results for necessary amendments. Administers amounts and types of soil nutriments and fertilizers for the greens, tees, fairways and roughs.
• Assists and makes recommendations for the selection, application, storage, and otherwise safe handling of pesticides and other toxic substances. Takes preventative measures to prevent damage to the course by small animals. Oversees the Hazardous Material and Hazardous Waste Program for the Golf Course.
• Must be able to recognize turf damage by fungus and insects, apply fungicide, pesticide and pematicides to correct problem. Must be able to calibrate sprayers and sprinklers so that the correct amount of materials will be applied to designated areas.
• Assists in ensuring that equipment is maintained and repairs are performed to acceptable standards. Offers advice in the selection of new and replacement equipment for the Golf Course and its maintenance. Insures through the mechanic that the equipment assigned is at an acceptable standard to maintain the Golf Course. Plans changes and improvements to the Golf Course.
• Assists with the requisition, storing, and inventories of equipment, pesticides, fertilizers, and other materials required maintaining Golf Course. Ensures appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available and used properly.
• Assists in staff selections, training and job assignments. Approves leave and verifies time cards. Provides job descriptions for employees. Assists and provides input for employees annual performance evaluations. Supervises Tractor Operate Leaders, (15) Tractor Operators, (1) Mechanic Leader, and (1) Motor Vehicle Operator.
• May assist with annual budget estimates for course maintenance within the framework of a specified allocation. Submits request for purchase of all needed materials, new equipment and maintenance of items on hand. Maintains records as required by the MWR Department to include MSDS, safety, schedules, correspondence, purchase orders, etc.
• Assists, consults, and advises other MWR Division Managers on turf management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Hours of work vary to include split days off, possible late evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Incumbent must be able to work both indoors and outdoors, without a fixed schedule. The work areas are adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. Administrative work is performed in a normal office setting.
• Work may require sitting, walking, long periods of standing, bending and lifting of moderately heavy items up to 80 lbs. unassisted. Incumbent may lift heavier weight, but with assistance.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• Must possess a degree in Turf Grass management/Agronomy.
• Required to have a broad background in Golf Course maintenance and operations, having experience and knowledge of established agronomic practices.
• Required to have a knowledge of various types of pests and the pesticides required for treatment.
• Be a graduate of the Navy Department, Medical Entomology and Pest Control Technology Course of attend and complete the course within 6 months after employment.
• Experience in determining the method of operation and analysis of complex problems and interpretations of procedures.
• Required having a working knowledge and professional expertise of Golf Course equipment.
• Required having knowledge and understanding of the rules of golf along with the ability to view golf course from the perspective of the patron.
• Must possess ability to lead and supervise employees.
• Must have current and valid drivers' license.

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 and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION:

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
• Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

The following documents may or may not be required. Required documents will show a red asterisk during documentation upload.

• Resume: limited to two pages, must use Time New Roman font no smaller than 10-point with margins no less than one inch on all sides; please review this link guide on how to write a federal resume - https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
• Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume
• Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.
• Proof of certification, if applicable to position requirements.
• If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
• If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.

APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure your status is indicated in your USAJOBS account and ALL required documents to claim preference are submitted at the time of resume submission.

WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences:
1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate.
To claim this preference, you MUST:
-Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL.

2. Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the installation listed above. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions.
To claim this preference, you MUST:
-Submit sponsor's PCS orders to installation you are applying for; AND
-If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS.

3. Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.

To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:
-Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND
-Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
-Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc)

To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:
-Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
-Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND
-Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc).

***Qualifying applicants with preferences are considered in the order listed above. Then all other qualifying applicants are considered.

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