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Job Specification

 GOLF SUPERINTENDENT

 DEFINITION

 Under direction, is in charge of the operation and maintenance of a
 golf course and its facilities; does other related duties as required.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
 all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
 performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Supervises the operation, maintenance, repair, construction, and
 cleaning of a golf course and its facilities.

 Supervises starters, rangers, cashiers, caddie masters, caddies, and
 maintenance personnel.

 Is responsible for the collection of fees and their remittance to
 proper officials.

 May direct the operation of a cafeteria, canteen, or refectory.

 May repair and sell golf equipment.

 May organize and conduct tournaments.

 May advise on the construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of a
 golf course.

 Is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of records and
 files.

 Prepares annual budget proposals and administers an approved budget.

 Provides for the safety of the public through visitor protection
 practices.

 Participates in the recruitment, selection, supervision, and training
 of personnel.

 Recommends the selection of specified equipment for the maintenance
 and operation of the golf course.

 Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.

 Gives assignments and instructions to employees.

 Prepares and carries out an effective safety program for personnel.

 Prepares requisitions and receives, accounts for, and issues materials
 and supplies.

 Participates in the preparation of plans and specifications for
 construction improvements to the golf course.

 Administers a golf course in a manner that reflects sound budgetary
 practice, agency policy, and efficient use of personnel.

 Ensures proper use and care of equipment, materials, and supplies.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or 
 manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
 office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EXPERIENCE:

 Three (3) years of experience in the management of an 18- hole
 golf course.

 NOTE: Possession of an Associate's degree in Turf Management,
 Turf Science, or Agronomy from an accredited college or university may
 be substituted for two (2) years of indicated experience.

 NOTE: Satisfactory completion of a one-year program in Turf
 Management, Turf Science, or Agronomy from an accredited college or
 university may be substituted for one (1) year of indicated
 experience.

 LICENSE:

 Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in 
 New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
 mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of rules, regulations, practices, and procedures in golf
 play.

 Knowledge of procedures used in the maintenance, repair, construction,
 and cleaning of a golf course and its facilities.

 Knowledge of procedures used in assigning employees to various tasks.

 Knowledge of procedures used in purchasing, allocating, maintaining,
 and safeguarding golf equipment, materials, and supplies.

 Knowledge of procedures used in establishing personnel, equipment,
 financial, and other records.

 Ability to utilize advantageously available personnel, funds, and
 equipment in the operation, maintenance, construction, repair, and
 cleaning of a golf course and its facilities.

 Ability to give assignments to individuals, provide them with needed
 advice and assistance when difficult and unusual problems arise, and
 to check their work to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

 Ability to deal effectively with persons using the golf course.

 Ability to repair and sell golf equipment.

 Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports.

 Ability to maintain records and files.

 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
 and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
 sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
 Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
 communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
 they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable
 accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
 cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
 such persons may not be eligible.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
VariantState,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
01924@LC N/A09-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

11/26/1997