Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Air Force Materiel Command•Edwards AFB, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position is assigned to Muroc Lake Golf Course at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent assists with the efficient and effective operation of a medium-sized golf course maintenance program, covering the golf cart fleet, course greens and tees, practice areas, ranges, irrigation systems, clubhouse grounds and landscaping, on-course restrooms, wooded areas, unused acreage, and maintenance vehicles and equipment. The position plans maintenance and project work using agronomic and administrative expertise to meet maintenance standards and long-range goals. It diagnoses turf and soil issues, determines appropriate applications of seed, fertilizers, and control products, and acquires equipment and supplies. The incumbent submits expenditures for supervisor approval and applies cost controls to keep operating and capital expenses within approved budgets. The role also advises the supervisor on renovations, improvements, and construction projects, and manages workforce recruitment, training, and safety instruction. Applicants must have progressively responsible golf course maintenance experience providing technical knowledge of turf propagation and cultivation, course equipment and mechanics, irrigation and drainage systems, horticulture, pest control, and turf diseases and remedies. Education cannot be substituted for the required experience. A Class A rating from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America and current state and federal pesticide-applicator certification or licensing are desirable. The position requires effective oral and written communication. Shift work, including weekends, holidays, and special events, may be required as needed.

Requirements

Progressively responsible experience in golf course maintenance.
Technical knowledge of turf propagation and cultivation, course equipment and mechanics, irrigation and drainage systems and controls, horticulture, insect and pest control, and turf diseases and remedies.
Knowledge of personnel management principles and policies sufficient to assist with supervising and directing grounds maintenance staff.
Knowledge of grass seeds, fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, algaecides, and soil and sand mixtures.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must complete a background investigation with favorable results.
Must meet applicable qualification, eligibility, and background requirements.
Must provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of source identity documents to facilitate access to the installation.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Must use direct deposit and satisfactorily complete an E-Verify employment verification check.
Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met before entrance on duty.
Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.
Applicants claiming an eligibility preference or priority consideration must provide proof of eligibility with the application by the closing date, October 23, 2026.
U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals must meet the stated three-year U.S. territory residency requirement immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation, or provide a signed memorandum documenting the installation's decision on that requirement.

Nice To Haves

Class A rating from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Current state and federal certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.
Knowledge of golf course construction and golfing techniques.

Responsibilities

Assist the golf course superintendent with the efficient and effective operation of a medium-sized golf maintenance program.
Plan maintenance and project work to achieve maintenance standards and long-range goals.
Diagnose deficiencies involving soil disease, desiccation, winter kill, erosion, and the maintenance needs of turf, trees, shrubs, foliage, ground covers, and ornamentals.
Determine appropriate applications of grass seed, fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide, algaecide, and soil and sand mixtures in accordance with regulatory and industry standards.
Acquire equipment and purchase supplies needed to maintain golf course properties.
Submit expenditures to the supervisor for approval and apply cost controls to keep operating and capital expenses within approved budgets.
Advise the supervisor on renovations, improvements, and minor or major construction, including greens, bunkers, tees, irrigation lines, sprinkler heads, and nursery yardage.
Manage workforce needs, including recruitment and staff training.
Plan and organize in-service training, including safety and the proper methods and uses of motorized turf equipment and chemicals.
Perform other related duties as assigned.