ROCKLAND LAKE GOLF COURSE

TITLE/GRADE:    Golf Course Superintendent 1 / SG20

SALARY HIRING RATE:   $72,032 - $91,381 + $3,400 location pay

WORK LOCATION:     Rockland Lake Golf Course – Congers, NY

REGION:    Palisades

NEGOTIATING UNIT:     PEF, NU05 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Unit)

JURISDICTIONAL CLASS/ITEM #:  Non-Competitive / Item #5663

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:   Permanent

WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours/week, 5:00am – 1:30pm, Variable Work Schedule

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the general supervision of a Golf Course Superintendent 2, the Golf Course Superindendent 1 will manage a large, significant golf course complex consisting of 36 holes and two putting greens.

 

As a Golf Course Superintendent 1, job duties include, but are not limited to:

 

• Oversee maintenance, design, upkeep, environmental planning, and course management for a regulation golf course.

• Function as a technical expert in areas such as turf maintenance, insect and blight damage prevention, environmental protection, course layout, and daily set-up for play and operational elements of the course play.

• Schedule, delegate assignments and supervise staff assigned to the golf course.

• Direct and oversee chemical application programs including insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, fertilizers, lime, and tree maintenance.

• Inspect courses daily to monitor irrigation needs, pest and disease problems, and overall turf health and conditions.

• Maintain chemical inventory and usage records in compliance with the Department of Environmental Conservation regulations.

• Instills staff with consumer-driven approach to interacting with patrons.  Periodically surveys patrons to determine satisfaction with the facilties. Customer service amd any special promotions or programs.

• Plans for and implements long-term course maintenance projects through the periodic review and evaluation of operational stages/sequences.  Short and long-term goals are established in order to efficiently and cost-effectively complete a given project. Secures approval from engineering/architectural staff as needed.

• Determines equipment needs, replacement and repair schedules, and procures supplies/materials/equipment as needed.  Maintains inventory records and tracks placement of equipment.  Coordinates use of equipment with other park maintenance personnel or units as necessary.

• Perform other related duties as required.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Five years of experience in planning, coordinating, directing, and supervising the maintenance of a golf course and adjoining grounds. This includes relevant experience as an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor, Golf Course Manager 1 or 2 or equivalent. College education in turf agronomy, golf course maintenance or equivalent may be substituted for up to four years’ experience on a year-for-year basis. Training in turf management may be substituted for up to two years’ experience at the rate of 20 Continuing Education Units (CEU) equal to one year of education (10 contact hours of training = 1 CEU). A maximum of four years of education/training may be substituted for experience.

 

If verifiable, we will accept and prorate part-time and volunteer experience.

 

OPERATING NEEDS:

• Must be available to work weekends and holidays, and regular shifts between the hours of 5:00 am – 1:30pm depending on season.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.

• Selected candidate must obtain a Pesticide Technician’s License (Category 3A) within the probation period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.

BENEFITS:

Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

Paid Time Off

• PEF: 44 days – 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays

• Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits:

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs

• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits:

•  New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership

•  NYS Deferred Compensation

•  Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds

•  Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

•  Paid Parental / Family Leave

• Housing may be available and will be discussed at the interview.

• Overtime eligible

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

 

TO APPLY:

If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website at: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Palisades.pdf

 

Please forward your application and resume to the Palisades employment mailbox and include “Golf Course Superintendent 1 RLG Item #5663” in the subject line of your email. You can email your application and resume to palisades.employment@parks.ny.gov .

 

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

 

POSTING DATE:  8/2/2024    APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL:   8/16/2024

 

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask or mandate in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.   If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.