The Community Helena, or as the locals know it “Queen City,” has
succeeded to offer scenic attractions, a vast cultural history, and
a flourishing entertainment district in the City’s downtown area.
The City of Helena is home to the second largest city park, second
to New York’s Central Park. The park is 1,738 acres of open and
undeveloped parkland, including Mount Ascension Park and Mount
Helena City Park. Helena has over 75 miles of trails that originate
in the downtown area, offering a world-class mountain biking or
hiking experience for visitors.
The beautiful city is located less than a 30-minute drive from
the Continental Divide, Canyon Ferry Reservoir, and the Missouri
River. The natural environment of the Helena area provides
residents and tourists opportunities to rock climb, cross-country
and downhill ski, hike, bike, boat, and fish. The City of Helena
has twelve elementary schools, two middle schools, and two public
high schools. Helena is proudly home to Carroll College and Helena
College. Carroll College is a private liberal arts institution and
enrolls approximately 1,300 students. Helena College, a satellite
location of the University of Montana, is a public two-year
institution that enrolls about 1,400 students. Community life in
the City is abundant and alive with street markets and festivals,
theaters, museums, symphonies, fairs, and rodeos. A highlight of
Helena’s historic downtown area is the Last Chance Gulch Walking
Mall that is home to a diverse array of specialty shops,
restaurants, and coffee-houses that offer a unique atmosphere and
shopping experience. People from all walks of life can find an
environment to suit their lifestyle in Helena.
Bill Roberts Golf Course In 1976 the City of Helena opened its
18-hole public golf course. In 1990, the City of Helena recognized
the need to improve the course, and just over one million dollars
in bond sales were committed to build new tees, greens, bunkers and
ponds. A new irrigation system was installed, and 360 new trees
were planted. In 1993, all phases of the project were
completed.
The course is beautifully maintained providing a park-like
setting right in the center of Montana's capital city. In addition
to the course, the facility offers a driving range, practice green,
3 indoor golf simulators, PGA instruction, full-service golf shop,
and a brand-new bar and grille.
The golf course is organized within the City of Helena
structure, under the Parks and Recreation Department and is
administered by the Parks and Recreation Director.
For more information go to www.billrobertsgolf.com
AT A GLANCE • 18 – Hole Public Golf Course
• 6,782-yard championship course
• 43 bunkers and 9 water hazards
• Driving range and practice green
• 3 indoor golf simulators
The Position The City of Helena, Parks and Recreation Department
seeks a full-time Golf Course Superintendent. The position is
responsible for leadership, coordination and oversight of all
activities and functions of the golf course and landscape
maintenance within the Parks and Recreation Department to include
turf grass/plant material maintenance programs, property/asset
management, personnel management, budget/forecasting, financial
management, member relations, scheduling/maintenance or irrigation
systems, pesticide applications, related recordings, and
compliance of regulatory issues. The incumbent provides highly
responsible, professional, administrative and complex support to
the Parks and Recreation Director and coordinates assigned
activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general
public. The Golf Course Superintendent works to create an
environment where staff is involved and enthusiastic, with open
communications and respect for themselves, members, guests and the
property. For more information about our City Government, please
visit www.helenamt.gov/home
Ideal Candidate The City seeks an individual with experience and
success as a Golf Course Superintendent or 1st Assistant. The ideal
candidate will have a strong background in and detailed
understanding of operational characteristics, services, and
activities of a golf course landscaping and maintenance program;
budgeting and cost projections; manage, coordinating and
supervision of staff. The city seeks a strong leader with a passion
for public service.
Minimum Qualifications This position requires a degree or
certificate in Turf Management (or related field like agronomy,
horticulture, plant and soil science) and 3-5 years of experience
as a Golf Course Superintendent or 1st Assistant. Advanced computer
skills required for financial reporting and control of operations,
including use of Microsoft Office Suite.
The successful candidate must acquire a Montana Driver’s License
within six months of hire and a Montana State Pesticide Applicators
License within one year of hire.
Compensation & Benefits • $64,147– $77,979 /year depending
on
qualifications • Public Employees Retirement System • Excellent
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance • Generous Leave benefits •
11 paid holidays (12 during even years) • $25k employer paid life
insurance and AD&D • Ability to participate in 457b
deferred
compensation plan
Closes: January 10, 2021
For questions, call City of Helena Human Resources at
(406) 447-8404
To apply go to Employment (helenamt.gov) All applicants must
submit a resume, cover letter, copies of any applicable licenses or
certifications,
by 11:59 p.m. MST on closing date, to be considered.
