Agronomy Operations Director

- Manages the daily operation of the Winstar 36-hole resort golf course, which entails the VIP course and the Resort course. This also includes overseeing 210 acres of maintained turf and over 2 million dollars’ worth of equipment. - Manages the daily schedules and monitors the performance of 60 golf course employees. - Oversees the management of the construction, renovation, and/or reconstruction of the golf course through maintenance staff or outside contractors. - Administer and prepare the annual budgets for the maintenance and capital improvement of the 36-hole resort to present to the owner. - Manages all maintenance and project work through experienced agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the agreed-upon maintenance standards and long-range goals established for the Winstar golf course set forth by the owner. - Oversees the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish the work. - Frequently inspects the 36-hole golf course facility and related areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved and to effect changes in management programs that are set forth by the owner. - Presents all expenditures and exercises cost control measures to keep, as nearly as possible, operating and capital expenses in line with the approved budgets as approved by the manager. - Responsible for financial management and development of annual operations budget and capital budget. This includes monthly/quarterly forecasting of actual expenses versus budget and reporting to Owners. - Supervise the efficient operation of an equipment service and repair shop. - Supervise the planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turfgrasses and trees. - Supervise the development and maintenance of drainage, irrigation, pumping, and water reservoir systems. - Manages an inventory of and supervises the proper use of pesticides and chemicals. - Prepares the approved pesticide list for Chickasaw Environmental. - Track and purchase equipment and tools needed to maintain the 36-hole facility. Monitor the purchase ordering and receiving program to maintain proper inventories of supplies and ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases. - Keeps accurate and complete records on inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, MSDS, pesticide applications, etc. - Communicates regularly with PGA manager and golf professionals to discuss activities, goals, plans, and member/customer input. - Ultimately responsible for ensuring the highest quality course conditions at all times. - Works with the Chickasaw environmental group to ensure the golf property is utilizing best management practices for the environment. - Manages environmental projects towards working with Audoban society to become a certified environmental sanctuary and maintain that status. - Administer water reports for the Chickasaw tribal utility authority on water usage and water condition. - Supervise equipment maintenance and repair operations. Establish and implement a cleaning and preventative maintenance program for appropriate equipment, tools, vehicles, etc. - Ensure maintenance of all appropriate quality and cleanliness standards, equipment repair areas, equipment storage areas, chemical and fertilizer storage areas, receiving areas, washing areas, lunchroom areas, restrooms, etc. - Oversee the management, development, discipline, and performance of direct and non-direct staff. - Ensures that the safety and proper function of the equipment and maintenance facility are always beyond desired standards and requirements. - Develops emergency and safety procedures. - Attends conferences, workshops, and meetings to keep up on current agronomic information and developments in the profession. - Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations. - Manages the preparation of the resort for the World Long Drive competition. - Recruit, hire, train, and supervise superintendents/assistant superintendents and assist in recruiting, hiring, and training staff. - Conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings. - Maintain constant communication with Proshop staff and keep them aware of all course maintenance functions. - Coordinates with golf professionals on daily course expectations. - Works with vendors and outside consultants on providing the best price and quality products for the golf resort, and implements recommendations. - Perform all other duties as assigned. Training and Experience: - Ten (10) years of full-time management or equivalent work experience in golf grounds management or other relevant experience. Competencies: - Ability to effectively allocate, monitor, and control expenses, financial resources, and budgets. - Able to follow instructions, both written and oral. - Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements. - Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability. - Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional, and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines. - Methods and materials used in groundskeeping and landscaping. - Develop and apply proficiency in computer systems and applications as required by role and responsibilities. - Understanding of agronomy. - Understanding of turfgrass science. - Understanding of the rules of golf. - Ability to choose solutions to challenges and make informed decisions by collecting relevant information and data and considering multiple viewpoints, cost-benefit, core values, etc. - Relates problems and translates understandable solutions. - Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests, and management. Skills: - Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite computer program.