JOB SUMMARY: Advance water resource programming to address the natural resource needs of stakeholders statewide. Provide principal instruction for the Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector program and associated environmental certification courses. Provide leadership in development of sediment and erosion related education programs to advance the conservation mission of Clemson Extension. Other duties as assigned.JOB DUTIES: 40% - Essential - Provide direct technical instruction in support of the Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI) program and other environmental compliance certification courses offered by Clemson Extension.
25% - Essential - Coordinate, develop and implement new content in support of CEPSCI and other water resource programs. Collaborate with agents, associates and specialists to accomplish this task. Resource development may include new hybrid courses, programs and workshops, multi-media, publications, website and more. Role will vary to include project lead, collaborator or editor.
20% - Essential - Provide supporting instruction and education as parts of meetings, in-service trainings, webinars, conferences and requested presentations. Develop and provide coordination, instruction and support to in-person and hybrid course offerings. Produce scholarly written publications that reaches the team's target audience
10% - Essential - Provide technical assistance for Extension and outreach efforts targeted at understanding and assessing erosion and sediment control impact on stormwater. Assist in the development of appropriate tools and reports to assess program effectiveness. Modify reporting mechanisms as per federal and state guidelines.
5% - Essential - Attends program specific, office and Extension team meetings and trainings as assigned. Communicates effectively, both verbally and through written correspondence to Extension and program administrators. Participates in training and professional development that may require travel out of assigned territory. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education - Master's Degree - Environmental Science, Soil Science or related field.
Work Experience - 2+ years experience as a sediment and erosion control compliance inspector. Such experience may be for a municipal or county government, state agency, or in the private sector.
1. Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector
2. Certified Stormwater Plan Reviewer
RESPONSIBILITIES JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Stand for prolonged period
Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
Walk or move about
Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Recognize or inspect visually
Move, transport, raise or lower
Extends hands or arms in any direction
Perceive, observe, clarity of vision
WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to heat or cold
Wet or humid
WORK SCHEDULE: Standard Hours: 37.5; Expected Salary Range ($45,500 - $75,000)
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations. JOB LOCATION: Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 29, 2024
MILITARY AND VETERAN: MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email upon submission of your application. CLOSING STATEMENT: Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.
