Hi all, Clemson Extension’s Water Resources team is hiring! We have an opening for a Water Resources Extension Agent to join our fantastic team of stormwater educators. This position is based off-campus in Florence, SC at the Florence County Extension Office. See below for position description and apply online at: http://findjobs.clemson.edu (search for position # 102272). Feel free to contact me with any questions.
More information on Clemson Extension’s Carolina Clear program can be found at: www.clemson.edu/carolinaclear Regards, AMY SCARONI, Ph.D. CLEMSON UNIVERSITY Cooperative Extension 259 Meeting St. Charleston SC 29401 843.730.5204 Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer. — Job Details JOB SUMMARY: Seeking applicant to Provide pollution prevention, natural resource conservation, and watershed management outreach programming, primarily in Florence and Darlington Counties, South Carolina, serving Clemson's stormwater outreach and involvement program, Carolina Clear. JOB DUTIES: E/50% Coordinate the Florence Darlington Stormwater Consortium made up of municipal, county, and education partners working to provide stormwater education in the region, including facilitating meetings, collecting partner data, and writing annual reports. Assist in coordinating the planning, development, organization, marketing, implementation, and evaluation of Carolina Clear programming in this region. Audiences for program outreach will range from youth to technical staff and professionals. E/20% Work in collaboration with fellow Clemson faculty and Extension personnel to extend research-based knowledge in water and natural resource protection to a variety of constituencies including local governments, local and state agencies, businesses, community organizations, non-governmental agencies, general public and youth. E/15% Conduct seminars and workshops, produce educational materials and news articles, identify unique ways to reach various audiences, participate in maintaining communication among community and educational partners, and participate in the development of targeted mass media campaigns related to natural resource topics. E/10% Participate in Clemson University natural and water resource programming and other environmental quality related agency and inter-agency efforts. E/5% Maintain appropriate communications and working relationships with relevant agencies. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education - Bachelor's Degree in relevant major is required. Must have valid driver's license with acceptable driving record. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree preferred. RESPONSIBILITIES JOB KNOWLEDGE Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises Work of Others - Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions. 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 Exposure to dust/fumes Wet or humid Noise Vibration Mechanical Hazards WORK SCHEDULE: Standard Hrs: 37.5; Salary commensurate with education and experience. JOB LOCATION: Florence County Extension Office, Florence, SC BENEFITS INFORMATION: Employees who are in time limited positions will earn one and one-quarter days of Annual and Sick Leave per month for a total of thirty (30) days per year. Eligible part-timers will earn days on a pro rata basis. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Occasional overnight travel may be required. HOW TO APPLY: On-line job application must be completed in full for consideration. Review of credentials will begin December 1, 2017 and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration please apply by December 1, 2017 at the following site: http://www.clemson.edu/employment/prospective/findjobs.html Position # 102272 Candidates must upload resume, letter of interest and unofficial transcript. CLOSING STATEMENT: Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.
