Golf Superintendent is responsible for overall maintenance and care of the golf course, including turf/grass management, irrigation, and chemical applications (e.g., fertilizer, pesticides) to ensure quality playing conditions. Oversees continued development of golf course during golf season to improve playing conditions and maintenance of course during off-season. Being a Golf Superintendent manage purchasing, replenishment, and inventory of all materials, supplies, and equipment used to maintain golf course. Liaises with the Head Golf Professional on any issues related to golf course operations and maintenance. Additionally, Golf Superintendent typically requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a golf course general manager. The Golf Superintendent manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Golf Superintendent typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
This position is located in the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), Office of the General Counsel (OGC). Legal practice areas include, but are not limited to special education, civil rights compliance, grants, contracts, student health, labor and employment, student privacy, regulatory enforcement, and administrative law. OGC is seeking an attorney to serve as Attorney Advisor to provide support for various federal and local education programs at the state level. The OGC is the legal office within the agency, providing legal advice and guidance to the State Superintendent, the leadership team, and programmatic staff across all divisions.
OSSE serves as the District’s liaison to the U.S. Department of Education and works closely with the District’s traditional and public charter schools to achieve its key functions, including, but not limited to, overseeing all federal education programs and related grants administered in the District of Columbia; developing state-level standards aligned with school, college, and workforce readiness expectations; ensuring access to high-quality child care and universal pre-kindergarten for eligible District families; providing resources and support to assist the District’s most vulnerable student populations; administering the annual student assessment test (PARCC); providing regional, door-to-door transportation to school for District children with special needs; awarding higher education financial assistance to eligible District students at public and private colleges and universities in DC and across the country; increasing health and physical education awareness as well as ensuring access to free meals year-round; and providing a one-stop source of statewide school data on each traditional and public charter school though the DC School Report Card and STAR Framework.
Because OSSE sets statewide policies, provides resources and support, and exercises accountability for all public education in DC, attorneys in the OGC are regularly asked to grapple with legal matters that have not been previously settled in either the District of Columbia (DC) or the federal context. When confronting such matters, the prospective candidate must be able to identify relevant legal parameters, current practices, and a range of options to help shape policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Attorney Advisor will serve as a senior attorney in OGC handling the more complex and difficult matters. The Attorney Advisor will review various legal documents and relevant case law to determine whether execution or non-execution of proposed actions is in the best interest of the District of Columbia government and provide statements of reasons and draft language necessary to obviate objections. The attorney will also examine and analyze proposed orders, legislation, and other legal documents from various sources for legal sufficiency, prepare memoranda on legal questions and proposals.
Serve as an agency representative in administrative proceedings, where the Attorney Advisor presents evidence at fact-finding hearings to support cases and handles administrative appeals. The Attorney Advisor will also have the opportunity to work in other practice areas within OGC such as student health and wellness, residency, ethics, child development facility licensing and enforcement, educator credentialing, and data privacy. At times, the Attorney Advisor may be responsible for supporting grants programs administered by OSSE by resolving questions, within area of responsibility, regarding compliance with grant requirements, auditing, and reporting, as well as questions relating to fraud and to anti-deficiency practices. The Attorney Advisor will provide technical guidance and assistance to junior attorneys of OGC in areas of special expertise. The Attorney Advisor will report to OSSE’s General Counsel.
Qualifications and Education
Possession of a J.D. Degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school required. Minimum of four (4) years of post J.D. legal experience, (five (5) preferred), of which, one (1) year is a related specialized experience. Possess experience in education law and a desire to make the District a national leader in education.
Working knowledge of two or more of the following legal practice areas is also preferred: the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA), Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Family Education rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), government ethics, regulatory issues, procurement, federal grants, employment and labor law. Mastery of the concepts, laws, theories, principles, practice and techniques of legal proceedings. Advanced skill in interpreting and applying legal knowledge to varying situations. Advanced skills in analysis and resolution of difficult legal issues in an orderly, systematic, and effective manner. Advanced skills in applying sound judgment in review and analysis of matters assigned and deriving logical conclusion therefrom. Expertise in identifying and isolating controlling legal issues from complex factual situations. Superior oral and writing communication skills to prepare findings and reports, advise on legal issues.
Licensures, Certifications, and other requirements
Must be a current member of the District of Columbia Bar in good standing or must be admitted in another United States jurisdiction, be eligible to waive in, and be admitted into the D.C. Bar within 365 days of their appointment.
Working Conditions/Environment
Work is normally performed in an office environment. Occasionally, the incumbent may be required to visit various locations within the District of Columbia.
Other Significant Factors
Tour of Duty: Varies
Duration of Appointment: This is a Legal Service (LS) Appointment. An appointee to the Legal Service position shall remain a member of good standing of the District of Columbia Bar during their employment in the Legal Service.
Promotion Potential: No known promotional potential
Plan, Series, Grade: LA-0905-15
Salary: $151,549 - $193,437; based on available funding
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is covered under collective bargaining agreement American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE Local 1403) Collective Bargaining Unit. You may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.
Position Designation: In accordance with Chapter 4 of the D.C. personnel regulations, Suitability, this position has been deemed security-sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, and drug screenings, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.
Emergency Designation: This position has been designated as “emergency”; incumbent must adhere to the policies in sections 1271 and 1274 of DPM Chapter 12, regarding Emergency/Essential employees. As an emergency employee, you will be required to either report to work, stay at work, or telework (if directed to do so) during a declared emergency or during a period of non-emergency where your duties have been deemed as critical District government functions/operations. You may be required to perform other duties outside of your position description during a period of a declared emergency (such as manual labor, shelter services, etc.).
Residency Preference: Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.