Golf Course Superintendent

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.

**SPECIAL NOTE** - **This position could be located at Camp Foster, Hansen, Schwab, Kinser or Courtney based on MCCS Management needs.

**SPECIAL NOTE** - This position is an overseas assignment tour of duty which may include Transportation Agreement, Living Quarters Allowance (LQA), Post Allowance, Environmental Morale Leave (EML), Home Leave and the following benefits:

- Annual Leave and Sick Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 5% employer match.
- NAF Pension Plan that is portable to other qualified government agencies. (May be eligible to buy back military service time).
- International medical and dental insurance (on/off base).
- Inexpensive life insurance covers up to 3x your annual salary.
- Short Term Disability Insurance up to 60% of your salary.
- Tuition Assistance Program (up to $10,000 per year) for certifications, licenses, and college degrees
- Leave Donation Program for life's emergencies.
- Professional training and development curriculum in technology and leadership.

The initial length of this overseas tour for Okinawa, Japan is two (2) years with potential of extending per management's discretion.

**ADDITIONAL NOTE** - Effective 1 January, 2018 all relocation expenses paid on behalf of employees or as a reimbursement are reportable taxable earnings and are now included in the IRS definition of compensation under Code section 415.

**Major Duties**:
**NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION**

**JOB TITLE: GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT**

**JOB SERIES: 1601 PAY LEVEL: NF-04**

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**:
Initiates contact with outside agencies, such as the USGA, to invite site visits for consultation at least once per year. Represents the golf course maintenance operations at all golf committee meetings and PMGA and PLGA meetings. Responsible for renovation and remodeling of the course to include tees, greens, fairways, bunkers, and practice areas. Recommends architectural changes to the course, seeks advice from Golf Course architectural firms for drawings, scope of work and associated costs. Responsible for hiring, staffing matters, schedules and leave approval, resolving complaints, initiating disciplinary actions and performance ratings of all maintenance personnel.

Supervises employees to include: assigning and distributing work, coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions, completing performance reviews and signing timecards, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program, and prevention of sexual harassment. Must be alert to alcohol abuse, and take appropriate action.

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.

Develops and ensures implementation of an activity safety program in accordance with the Base Safety Program. Conducts safety meetings at least quarterly. Advises employees of available safety regulations, instructions, materials and equipment. Promptly reports workplace accidents to the Human Resources Office. Ensures safety training is provided to employees. Complies with OSHA standards and takes action to correct unsafe or unhealthy working conditions. Ensures employees understand safety infractions that can result in disciplinary actions, and follows through with appropriate action. Ensures mínimal loss of duty by complying with ¿Return To Work¿ program initiatives, and following up on employee wellbeing.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:

- One year of leadership and supervisory experience to plan and motivate employees.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Pesticide Applicator Certification within one year of employment.
- Must be able to calibrate sprayers and sprinklers so that the correct amount of materials or relief can be applied to designated areas.
- Must display talent in the art of landscaping, planting, and growing of turf characteristic to golf courses.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and