Terrestrial Field Technician (Evergreen)

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call? One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond. So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY

Conduct plant and terrestrial wildlife field surveys. Managing shared university resources, gear, and equipment. Conducting regular data entry and database maintenance, analyzing data, drafting reports and assisting in preparation of manuscripts. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

60%

• Essential
• Collection of field data, as directed. May include collection, handling, and processing offish and wildlife according to standardized protocols. Renewing annual permits necessary to conduct fish and wildlife surveys, where needed. 20%
• Essential
• Maintaining, organizing, and managing gear, equipment, and vehicles that are used during field surveys. Recording and managing mileage sheets for vehicles. Sanitizing wetsuits, cleaning and organizing lab spaces, managing lab protocols, maintaining and calibrating sensitive equipment (flow meters, water quality, gps units, PIT tag readers and PIT tag arrays) used for field surveys. 20%
• Essential
• Regular data entry, quality control, and management of databases in Microsoft Access and Excel.

Entering data into online databases in concordance with state and federal permit requirements. Assisting with data analysis in Program R and organization of spatial data in ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Online.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School or Equivalent
• Work experience in a related health care setting or in a clinical or research laboratory setting; or 12 semester hours of academic training in biology and/or chemistry; or registration as a Certified Laboratory Assistant by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or an equivalent registry; or successful completion of a formal program of instruction for laboratory assistants at a hospital or academic institution.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 2+ years experience forestry, wildlife biology, ecology, or other natural resources-related field.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Forestry, wildlife biology, ecology, or other natural resources-related field Licenses
• Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000 Certifications
• CPR & First Aid; Wilderness First Aid Work Experience
• 3+ years prior experience collecting and managing field data

RESPONSIBILITIES JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental Job Knowledge

• Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Supervisory Duties

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities

• No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand for prolonged period Walk or move about Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc 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 Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposure to heat or cold Wet or humid Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours:

40 COMPENSATION

INFORMATION

Anticipated Hourly Rate:

$15.00 Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION

North Carolina

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 hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.