Golf Course Manager (Los Altos Golf Course)

Position Summary

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

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; and

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

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

• 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

• 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