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Works independently and with the apiary inspection program to conduct early detection surveys for invasive pests. Responds to reports of potential invasive pest infestations. Enforces plant pest and honeybee regulations. Visits apiaries, businesses, farms, forests, and residential areas to carry out field inspections, pest surveys, public outreach, and treatments. Assist in early detection and rapid response to pest infestations that may cause substantial economic damage to South Carolina. Responsibly operates and maintains department-owned equipment. Works in an assigned geographic region and other locations required. Specific program work includes Yellow-legged hornet (YLH) trapping, surveying for YLH infestations, participating in YLH eradication work, and assisting with public reports of YLH. Performs other duties as assigned.
60% - Essential - Inspections and Compliance:
Supports ongoing plant protection efforts designed to limit pest spread and economic impact. Conducts surveys and inspections to detect pests such as invasive insects as specified by the department or federal cooperators. Develops familiarity with target pests and secures appropriate locations to conduct surveys. Monitors traps and obtains samples. Submits appropriate survey observation data. Supports Federal and State quarantine programs and other ongoing plant protection efforts of the department.
20% - Essential - Reporting:
Submits accurate and thorough reports detailing the findings of each inspection or investigation using the appropriate Department database or application. Collects and reports timely pest survey data using data collection applications provided. Communicates survey and inspection results with managers to aid grant reporting and response to pest detections. Performs timely and proper reporting in other University systems.
10% - Essential - Education and Outreach:
Participates in educational programming and public outreach activities emphasizing regulation through education. Informs members of the regulated community and other stakeholders about plant pests and relevant services through participation in trade shows, conferences, public events, and classroom presentations. Provides technical assistance to industry. Seeks and completes training and professional development opportunities.
5% - Essential - Investigations:
Assists with investigations as an agent of the South Carolina Crop Pest Commission to determine compliance with State and Federal plant pest and honeybee regulations. Maintains proper chain of custody for all samples, records, and other evidence collected via investigations
5% - Essential - Other Duties as Assigned:
Responds to plant pest detection events throughout the state. Serves in an assigned role, often in collaboration with other units or agencies, to meet operational goals. Implements field strategies, including but not limited to trace investigations, inspections, sampling, surveys, destruction, and treatments. Develops understanding of emergency preparedness and agroterrorism prevention strategies to protect the State from threats. Assists other units within the Division of Regulatory and Public Service Programs as well as other state and federal agencies as needed. Participate and attend ICS trainings and exercises as assigned. Maintain at least minimum competency and certification levels for assigned position.
Education: A high school diploma and experience conducting investigations or performing other law enforcement duties. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.
Education: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use 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.
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
Exposure to heat or cold
Exposure to dust/fumes
Wet or humid
Overnight Travel
Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)
Standard Hrs: 37.5
Expected Salary Range: ($ 47,588.00 - $ 54,000.00)
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.
Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.
Beaufort, SC
September 29, 2025
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.
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.
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