Golf Course Superintendent

About the position: This position is located at the Eifel Mountain Golf Course, Spangdahlem AB, Germany. This is a Regular Full Time (35-40 hours per week). Work schedule is from Sunday through Saturday with occasional nights, weekends and Holidays. This is an internal position, current NAF employees are eligible to apply to this position.

Major duties

The primary function of the position involves the responsibility for effective and efficient operation of a golf course maintenance program. Plans all maintenance and project work, applying agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve maintenance standards and long-range goals. Diagnoses deficiencies relative to soil disease, desiccation, winter kill, erosion and impact or error in maintaining a complex mix of soil and plant needs for greens, fairways, roughs, trees, shrubs, foliage, ground covers and ornamentals. Determines proper application of grass seed, fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide, algaecide, soil and sand mixture sufficient to maintain course within regulatory and industry standards. Acquires equipment and purchases necessary supplies to maintain golf course properties. Approves all expenditures and exercises cost control measures designed to ensure operating and capital expenses in line with approved budgets. Provides expert advice on renovations, improvements, minor and major construction for rebuilding or new construction of greens, bunkers and tees, additional subterranean irrigation lines, sprinkler heads and additional nursery yardage. Responsible for work force management, recruitment, and staff training. Plans and organizes in-service training programs to include safety and the proper methods and uses of motorized turf equipment and application of plant control products. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to internal NAF employees located at Spangdahlem AB. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 29 September 2026. The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Germany. Recruitment limited only to the local commuting area of Spangdahlem. Legal U.S. residents must possess a social security number or green card and must be: - A US citizen, or - A citizen of NATO country, other than the host country (Germany), and married to an active-duty U.S. military member. In accordance with the NATO Status of Forces Agreement with Germany, citizens of the host country and citizens of a NATO country not married to an active-duty U.S. military member are not eligible for US NAF Employment. These individuals may be eligible for employment under the Local National (LN) program; you may contact the LN Team at 06565-61-6080 or DSN 452-6080 for more information on eligibility requirements. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must have experience in golf course maintenance, which provides knowledge of turf propagation, cultivation, course equipment and mechanics, irrigation and drainage systems and controls, horticulture, and insect/pest control and various turf diseases and remedies. Must have knowledge of personnel management principles and policies sufficient to supervise and direct a staff of ground maintenance employees. Must have knowledge of grass seeds and sprigs, plant nutritional products, plant control products, and soil and sand mixtures. Must have knowledge of golf course construction and golfing techniques. Must have experience and the ability to operate all equipment (mowers, tractors, vertidrain, etc.). Possession of a Class A rating from the Golf Course Superintendent's Associate of America is highly desirable. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. A current state and/or Federal certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator is highly desirable.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.