Golf Course Manager (Ladera GC)

Position Summary

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Plan, direct, manage and oversee activities and operations of an assigned City of Albuquerque golf course; manage and coordinate daily operations of personnel, equipment, projects, and materials; assist the Golf Superintendent with compliance of local, state and Federal rules and regulations; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public; and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to higher level management staff.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

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Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in agronomy, entomology, turf management or plant science;

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Five (5) years of experience in golf course maintenance, operations and/or turf management;

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To include two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Experience as a Class A Golf Course Superintendent Preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid New Mexico Public Applicator's License categories 3A & 3B within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

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• Basic principles of water-management
  
• Basic principles of evapotranspiration
  
• Basic principles of soils and grass plant nutrition
  
• Basic principles of the effects of salt and salinity
  
• Basic computer systems and word processing; experience with Microsoft OS
  
• Basic principles and practices of turf grass management
  
• Uses and operating methods of equipment and tools used in golf course maintenance
  
• Operational characteristics, services and activities of a golf course maintenance and operations program
  
• Modern and complex principles and practices of maintaining golf course facility systems
  
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
  
• Principles and practices of computer irrigation systems
  
• Principles and practices of chemical and pesticide applications
  
• Principles of municipal budget preparation and control
  
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
  
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
  
• Principles and practices of supervision
  

Preferred Skills & Abilities

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• Plan, organize, lead and coordinate the operations and activities of an assigned golf course
  
• Supervise, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
  
• Supervise, train and evaluate staff
  
• Interpret and explain golf course policies and procedures
  
• Prepare clear and concise reports
  
• Communicate clearly and concisely
  
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of City and other government officials, community groups and the general public