Golf Superintendent (Maintenance Supervisor I (Exempt))

Full Job Description

Job Appointment: Full-Time, Regular

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri—6:00 AM to 2:30 PM off-season, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM in season.

Work Location: In person at both Eastmoreland Golf Course (2659 SE Tacoma St, Portland, OR, 97202) and RedTail Golf Course (8985 SW Oleson Rd, Tigard, OR, 97223)

Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position.

Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

About this Position:

Portland Parks and Recreation’s Golf division consists of 6 municipal golf courses: Colwood, Eastmoreland, Heron Lakes Great Blue and Greenback, RedTail, and Rose City.

Currently, three golf superintendents are utilized; one oversees Heron Lakes, Colwood & Rose City, and the other oversees Eastmoreland and RedTail.

We have an opening for the Eastmoreland/RedTail position.

The Eastmoreland/RedTail Maintenance Supervisor will lead the workgroups in the maintenance of the turfgrass, the stewardship of the lands, and promote inclusion and diversity at the golf facility.

The Portland Parks Golf Program has a proud culture of collaborating with local organizations on environmental projects and programming, communicating with golfers and the general public about the program goals, and a supportive work environment for all staff to thrive.

The Eastmoreland/RedTail Maintenance Supervisor has an assistant Assistant Superintendent (Greenskeeper II) at each site to help manage the on-site staff, course setup, fertilizer and pesticide applications, irrigation repair and maintenance, mowing schedules, tournament prep, seasonal supervision and any other duties associated with golf course maintenance.

The successful candidate will have a public pesticide applicator's license, driver’s license, and experience managing at least an 18-hole facility.

As a Maintenance Supervisor I, you will:

• Manage all day-to-day maintenance and general administrative duties.
• Plan maintenance/construction projects.
• Lead by example to create a positive work culture and environment that values safety, equity, quality, and productivity.
• Recruit, hire, schedule, assign work, and supervise Golf course staff; monitor work plans to achieve the program's mission and goals, and ensure work is accomplished in a timely and efficient manner.
• Establish performance requirements and personal development targets with assigned staff; evaluate performance and provide performance improvement guidance. Provide leadership and mentoring to staff.
• Work with the Manager and other program staff to document and continually improve processes and procedures, including field implementation and business practices, to increase program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Establish and maintain a professional work culture, including standards of safety and effectiveness.
• Perform procurement, financial, and record-keeping tasks.
• Understand and provide guidance based on laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to golf.

About the Bureau:
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugees, and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon, is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates who can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity

Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We’ll be talking about the position’s duties and responsibilities, day-to-day life in the role, reviewing the announcement, discussing how to apply, and answering any questions you may have about the position.

Topic: Meet & Greet: Golf Superintendent (Maintenance Supervisor I - E)

Time: Apr 9, 2026 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82540456825

Have a question?
Contact Information:
Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter
Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov

Requirements

Applicants must describe in their supplemental question responses and résumé how their education, training, work experience and/or lived experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:

Qualifications

STEP 1: Apply online between April 6, 2026, and April 20, 2026

• Required Application Materials: Resume
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.

Application Tips:

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• You may use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please be sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of April 20, 2026

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
• Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of April 27, 2026

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): May 2026

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: May 2026

Step 6: Start Date: June 2026

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information

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• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations