Golf Complex Superintendent (Austin Parks and Recreation) | City of Austin - Parks & Recreation Department | Handshake

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information. The purpose of the Golf Complex Superintendent position is to manage the grounds maintenance under limited direction within Austin Parks and Recreation’s Golf Division. The Golf Division consists of five (5) 18-hole golf courses and two (2) 9-hole golf courses. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Oversees the turf maintenance of greens, roughs, fairways, and surrounding landscaping of two 18-hole golf courses to conform to U. S. Golf Association standards. Plans and implements cultivation programs and disease, insect, and weed control programs to ensure optimal playing surfaces under a wide variety of conditions. Designs golf greens and fairways to provide interesting, challenging play for golfers. Designs and maintains the landscaping of the acreage surrounding the greens, fairways, and roughs. Provides technical expertise such as reviewing test results of soil and turf samples, directing the application of fertilizer, insecticide, and fungicide, and dealing with weather-related problems such as heat, floods, windstorms, and freezes. Communicates with golfers, golf associations, pro shop staff, vendors, and other interested parties to ensure turf management is coordinated with tournaments and other activities. Maintains detailed records and reports of turf maintenance activities. Initiates and/or approves requisitions, work orders, and schedules to ensure proper coordination of activities. Monitors sand administers the annual operating budget to ensure expenses remain within budget allocations. Writes specifications and provide technical assistance in the purchase of necessary equipment. Establishes and enforces safety rules for employees and for golfers while on golf course property. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of golf course management. Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and methods. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures. Knowledge of soil and turf, insecticides and fungicides. Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation. Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedures. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in using computers and related software. Skill in planning and organizing. Ability to train others. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public. Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in Golf Course Turf Management or related field, plus six (6) years of experience supervising golf course grounds. Experience may substitute for the education up to two (2) years. Licenses and Certifications Required: Texas Class C Driver License. Will be required to obtain and maintain a valid pesticide applicator's license. Preferred Experience: Experience in golf course agronomy leadership. Experience with contract documents, including monitoring contracts for compliance. Experience developing agronomy plans and budgets in excess of 1.5 million dollars. Preferred Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation relating to golf course agronomy. Ability to train others in agronomy, management, and safety. Knowledge of Central Texas greens surfaces. Knowledge of soil and turf insecticides and fungicides. Ability to operate golf carts, mowers, and other equipment or heavy machinery. Preferred Licenses and/or Certifications: Preferred Membership: Membership in the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). Other: Ability to travel to more than one work location.