Job Posting End Date: March 20, 2024 at 11:59pm CST
Hiring range: $54,017 to $63,460 ($25.97 to $30.51 per hour). The starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.
Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.
In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59 pm on 03/20/2024 in order to be considered.
Position Description
The Anoka County Parks mission is as a department of Anoka County, our mission is to positively impact the quality of life in Anoka County by providing parks, outdoor recreation, and leisure services for the public. Our mission encompasses the protection of the natural environment, improving the health of citizens, and supporting a strong local economy. The department has an immediate opening for a Golf Course Assistant Superintendent who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include overseeing maintenance and care of the golf course, including turf/grass management, irrigation, and chemical applications (e.g., fertilizer, pesticides) to ensure quality playing conditions.
This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of March 25th for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Pay & Benefits
Salary: $54,017 to $63,460 ($25.97 to $30.51 per hour).
2024 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 30. $54,017 to $72,904 ($25.97 to $35.05 per hour).
24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits, and more at www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits.
Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
Advancement/professional development opportunities.
Work Location
This position will work at Chomonix Golf Course, located at 700 Aqua Ln, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 5:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all-inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of the primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Gold Course Assistant Superintendent.
Oversee maintenance and care of the golf course, including turf/grass management, irrigation, and chemical applications (e.g., fertilizer, pesticides) to ensure quality playing conditions.
Apply and implement scientifically valid practices relating to arboriculture, horticulture, pruning, tree removal, inventory, hazard tree analysis, reforestation, and wildlife habitat restoration.
Provide direction to golf course staff to prioritize workloads, coach/mentor team members, and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout the county.
Direct and coordinate continued development of golf course during golf season to improve playing conditions and maintenance of course during off-season including tee service, changing of cups, pond card, sand trap maintenance and daily course inspections.
Support purchasing, replenishment, and inventory of all materials, supplies, and equipment used to maintain golf course as requested.
Record data for daily reports, chemical records, material needs, inventory, and assess and schedule the need for pruning and tree removal.
Liaise with the Golf Course Superintendent on any issues related to golf course operations and maintenance.
Provide support for all facets of golf course maintenance as needed.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of job-related experience
In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
At least 1 year of supervisory experience required
Possess or able to obtain Minnesota state license in noncommercial applicators with certifications in categories A (Core) and E (Turf and Ornamentals)
Successfully pass criminal history and driver’s license background check
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Degree in turf management related field
Knowledge and skills related to construction, irrigation, landscape, and turf-grass technical related to golf management
Knowledge of chemical and fertilizer use and applicable local, state, and federal laws
Experience with landscape management and golf course related equipment and tasks
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Indoor and outdoor county worksites in all weather conditions depending on assignment
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.
Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds
Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing
Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, prolonged walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment
Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties
Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills
Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to various park maintenance equipment depending on assignment
Park maintenance equipment may include but is not limited to hand and power tools, shovels, sledgehammer, post hole diggers, weed whips, ladders, wheelbarrows, various light and heavy equipment, chemicals, personal protective equipment, and weather appropriate gear
Driving is required for this position and staff must have the ability to use a variety of mowers, tractors, pickup trucks, UTV's, and boats
Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties
Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
Selection Process
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.
Pre-employment Requirements
Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
About Anoka County
As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.
Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment
Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.
If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: http://www.anokacountymn.gov/er-faq
Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO
