Summary This position will be assigned to Joint Base Charleston, SC. This is a two-year developmental trainee program. The selectee will enter as an NF-03 with a salary range of $45K-$55K and upon successfully completing the first year, be promoted to an NF-04 with a salary range of $55K-$65K. Upon successful completion of the two-year program, the participant will outplace to an Air Force Installation as a Golf Course Superintendent. Responsibilities This Services Golf Superintendent Management Trainee career position is centrally funded by HQ AFSVA and centrally administered by the AF NAF Career Program. Incumbent is required to be career mobile and, as such, may be reassigned to any other position of equal rank, grade and pay for which the employee is qualified at any geographical location for reasons determined to be in the best interest of the Air Force. Incumbent may be subject to an uncommon tour of duty. As a first year AF NAF Golf Superintendent Management Trainee (MT), incumbent follows a training plan and spends time rotating through the functional activities of recreation, child development, financial management, marketing/publicity, NAF-HR, procurement, bowling and club management. Work assignments include, but are not limited to, the areas and duties listed within this document and the training plan. Guidelines include established Services procedures, Air Force manuals, instructions, directives, policies and procedures and requirements of the various Services programs/activities. MT performs tasks designed to provide practical understanding of the organization\'s programs, policies and objectives. Assignments are of increasing difficulty and encompass a wide variety of tasks in accordance with the training plan. Assignments are designed to provide familiarity with and increase capability to perform a full range of journeyman-level duties and facilitate the work of higher-graded staff members within the organization. Assists in administrative duties. Assists experienced employees in performing routine tasks in support of Services program objectives. Networks with other Services APF and NAF MTs and program graduates. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Open to everyone. 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, 11/28/2024 Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, and 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. This is a Regular Full Time (RFT) position with benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, 401(k), and annual/sick leave. Qualifying Experience: Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of golf turf maintenance as would be gained through an accredited golf turf management 4-year school. Ability to deal effectively with employees, supervisors, members and their guests within and outside the activity. Knowledge of golf course construction and golfing techniques is preferred. Knowledge of grass seeds, fertilizer, pesticides, soils and sand mixtures is desirable. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 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. Additional Information Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service Direct deposit is required Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check A probationary period may be required Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD) Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
