Salary : $76,983.71 - $134,721.60 Annually
Location : BURKE LAKE PARK & GOLF COURSE, 7315 OX RD, FAIRFAX STATION (FM02), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-01469
Department: Park Authority
Opening Date: 09/26/2026
Closing Date: 10/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S26
Posting Type: Open to General Public
This position is under the direction of the Director of Agronomy and Golf Division Director, this position is fully responsible for all maintenance functions, facilities, equipment, and staff associated with Burke Lake Golf Course. The incumbent develops and implements a comprehensive turf management program, directs the work of staff related to turf management, irrigation, equipment repair and general building maintenance and custodial duties and conducts moderately complex budgeting and accounting tasks. This position conducts staff training, development, and recognition activities and coordinates maintenance activities with the site manager to ensure maximum utilization of the multi- course complex. Additionally, the position completes and submits various financial, administrative, and statistical reports and complies and retains operational and safety records.
Note: Some overtime or compensation time may be required.
Candidates are encouraged to submit a complete summary of their relevant experience. We strongly encourage this summary to be comprehensive, as this information will be reviewed to verify qualifications for all candidates and determine compensation for the selectee.
Illustrative Duties (The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
- Manages the maintenance and operation of a large fleet of greens mowers, fairway movers, trim mowers, rough mowers, utility vehicles, spray tanks, sand trap rakes, seeders, aerators, etc.;
- Develops and implements a detailed turf management plan for assigned greens, tees, roughs, and lawn areas (and special complexities of cart paths);
- Establishes criteria for and determines golf course playability and authorizes the opening and closing of the grounds;
- Supervises the maintenance and operation of a large automated irrigation system including pumphouse, central computer, field controllers, valves, and sprinkler heads;
- Plans for and supervises major improvement projects such as greens and tees construction, cart path construction, sand bunker construction, site landscaping, pond dredging, etc.;
- Authorizes purchase requests and invoices for payment;
- Inspects park facilities and grounds for safety hazards and operational deficiencies, recommends improvements, and initiates corrective measures;
- Accountable for the purchase, storage and application and disposal of hazardous materials including pesticides, fertilizers, and other turf care products;
- Compiles and retains operational and safety records and complies with federal, state, and County safety standards;
- Develops budget justifications for capital equipment, staffing and annual operating supplies;
- Hires, supervises, schedules, and evaluates a medium sized staff;
- Plans, schedules and conducts specialized on-site staff training;
- Completes and submits various financial, administrative, and statistical reports;
- Adheres to revenue and expense limits, goals, and guidelines for specialized areas of supervision.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation center and/or park management;
- Knowledge of fiscal record keeping and inventory procedures;
- Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment;
- Knowledge of methods and practices of golf course maintenance;
- Knowledge of materials and equipment used in golf course maintenance;
- Ability to identify, isolate and initiate repairs to equipment and irrigation systems;
- Ability to identify and treat turfgrass diseases and pests;
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, chemical labels and other technical documents;
- Ability and skill to operate a variety of golf course maintenance equipment;
- Ability to obtain necessary certifications.
Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from a two-year associate degree program with major course work in agronomy, turfgrass management, recreation and parks, horticulture, or related field plus three years' experience as golf course superintendent or other applicable position at a golf course.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- A two-year associate degree program with major course work in agronomy or turf grass management.
- A minimum of three years' experience as an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent or other applicable position at a golf course.
- Certified Fertilizer Applicator License or ability to obtain within 6 months.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:- Driver's License (Required)
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License (Required)
- Certified Fertilizer Applicator License (Required within 6 months)
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, and driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to climb on and off equipment. Ability to use both hand and foot controls for extended periods. Ability to wear respirators and other protective equipment and clothing. Climb on and off various golf course maintenance equipment. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including .) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
- Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- LiveWell Program
- Flexible Spending Programs
- Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
- Paid Holidays
- Deferred Compensation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employees' Child Care Center
- Continuous Learning Opportunities
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NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:
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Non-Merit Positions- Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
- Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
- Flexible Spending Program
- Deferred Compensation
- Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
- Less than 12th grade
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree
02
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.
- Less than 45 quarter hours
- 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
- 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
- 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
- 180 or more quarter hours
- Less than 30 semester hours
- 30 to less than 60 semester hours
- 60 to less than 90 semester hours
- 90 to less than 120 semester hours
- 120 or more semester hours
- Not applicable
03
Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.
- Agronomy
- Turfgrass management
- Recreation & Parks
- Horticulture
- Other (related field)
- Other (non-related field)
- Not applicable
04
If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
05
Have you taken a two-year associate degree program with major course work in agronomy, turfgrass management, recreation and parks, horticulture, or related field?
06
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
07
Do you have a Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License?
08
Do you have a Virginia category 3 pesticide applicator license?
09
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working as a golf course superintendent or other applicable position at a golf course?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five or more years
10
How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have with automated irrigation systems programming, repair, maintenance and installation?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five or more years
11
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working in a supervisory position in golf course maintenance?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight to less than nine years
- Nine to less than ten years
- Ten or more years
12
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working in a golf course maintenance?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight to less than nine years
- Nine to less than ten years
- Ten or more years
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