Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Air Force Materiel Command; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Force Materiel Command is seeking a qualified candidate for a golf course maintenance leadership role at the Muroc Lake Golf Course on Edwards Air Force Base, California. The position emphasizes turf propagation, irrigation management, pest control, and staff supervision in a federal facilities setting.

Applicants should demonstrate experience in ground maintenance operations, knowledge of turf care chemicals, and strong written and oral communication.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible experience in golf course maintenance with knowledge of turf propagation, cultivation, course equipment and mechanics, irrigation and drainage systems.
• Knowledge of personnel management principles to supervise grounds staff.
• Knowledge of grass seeds, fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, soil and sand mixtures.
• Class A rating from the Golf Course Superintendent's Association is highly desirable.
• Must communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• State and Federal pesticide certification or licensing desirable.
• Knowledge of golf course construction and maintenance techniques desirable.

Skills

Golf course maintenance

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Irrigation systems

Pesticide certification

Horticulture knowledge

Job description

About the position:

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Muroc Lake Golf Course, located on the beautiful Edwards Air Force Base, California.

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, 10/23/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of 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.

Qualifying Experience:

• Must have progressively responsible experience in golf course maintenance which provides a technical 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.
• Requires knowledge of personnel management principles and policies sufficient to assist in the supervision and direction of a staff of grounds maintenance employees.
• Knowledge of grass seeds, fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, algaecides, soil and sand mixtures.
• 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.
• Current state and Federal certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator is desirable.
• Knowledge of golf course construction and olfing techni ues is desirable.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: