[ES_JOBS_NET] Job Opening: Water Resources Extension Agent - Assistant (Sumter, SC)

Thu Aug 28 11:51:29 MDT 2014

From:    =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Amy_E_Scaroni?= <ascaron at CLEMSON.EDU>
Subject: Job Opening: Water Resources Extension Agent - Assistant (Sumter,
SC)

This position is posted on the Clemson University job board and can be vi=
ewed at=20
http://findjobs.clemson.edu
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Job Title: Water Resources Extension Agent - Assistant (Sumter, SC)
Job ID: 13529
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary - Time Limited
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POSITION DESCRIPTION:

1. JOB PURPOSE=20

This position will provide pollution prevention, natural resource conserv=
ation and watershed=20
management outreach programming primarily in Sumter County, South Carolin=
a, serving the=20
Clemson Extension Service and its stormwater outreach and participation p=
rogram, Carolina Clear=20=20=20

2. JOB FUNCTIONS=20

CAROLINA CLEAR PROGRAMMING=20
Assist in coordinating the planning, development, organization, marketing=
, implementation and=20
evaluation of Carolina Clear programming in this region and in the Midlan=
ds of South Carolina.=20
Audiences for program outreach will range from youth to technical staff a=
nd professionals.=20
Carolina Clear was established by Clemson University Cooperative Extensio=
n Service (CES) to=20
inform and educate communities about water quality, water quantity and th=
e cumulative effects of=20
stormwater.  Carolina Clear addresses the special significance of South C=
arolina's water resources,=20
and the role they play in the state's economy, environmental health, and =
overall quality of life=20
(www.clemson.edu/carolinaclear).  E/40%=20

4-H PROGRAMMING=20
Develop, coordinate and implement 4-H programming for educators, voluntee=
rs, and youth.=20
Programs should be offered through a variety of delivery methods in empha=
sis areas that include=20
agriculture (producer to consumer), STEM, environmental stewardship, natu=
ral resources, and=20
personal development  E/20%=20

COMMUNITY PROJECTS=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=20
local governments; local and state agencies; businesses; community organi=
zations; non-
governmental agencies; general public and youth. Special emphasis on yout=
h and school=20
demonstration projects that meet SC curriculum standards  E/15%=20

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS=20
Conduct seminars and workshops, produce educational materials and news ar=
ticles, identify=20
unique ways to reach various audiences, participate in maintaining commun=
ication among=20
community and educational partners, and participate in the development of=
 targeted mass media=20
campaigns related to natural resource topics  E/15%=20

CAROLINA CLEAR ACTIVITIES=20
Work in concert with Carolina Clear communities to carry out planned acti=
vities in accordance with=20
Carolina Clear goals and objectives that capitalize on local training res=
ources.  E/5%=20

WATER RESOURCE PROGRAMMING=20
Participate in Clemson University water resource programming and other en=
vironmental quality-
related agency and interagency efforts  E/5%

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:=20
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental studies, natura=
l resource management,=20
agricultural education or a related field at a minimum.=20

PREFERRED IN ADDITION TO THE MINIMUM:=20
Master's degree in one of the mentioned fields preferred=20

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:=20
The successful candidate will have knowledge of best management practices=
 related to water=20
resource protection.=20
Experience implementing one or more best management practices is preferre=
d.=20
Individual should have experience coordinating groups and relating inform=
ation to various=20
audiences.=20
Ability to work constructively and professionally with teachers, youth, p=
ublic agencies, the private=20
sector, government and the general public.=20
Interest in program marketing and communication preferred. Experience in =
extension=20
programming is also preferred.=20
Working knowledge of relevant federal and state environmental policy.=20
Ability to lead and work amongst a team.=20=20
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including computer fluen=
cy (word processing,=20
spreadsheet, and presentation applications).

PAY & WORK SCHEDULE: Standard Hrs: 37.5;  Salary commensurate with ed=
ucation and experience
HOW TO APPLY: To apply, please submit the following:=20

A letter of application, resume, Extension Application (found at:=20
http://www.clemson.edu/extension/apply/extension_application.pdf) and thr=
ee letters of=20
reference.  In addition, external candidates must submit a copy of transc=
ripts of all college courses=20
to:=20=20

Mr. M.J. Simmons=20
Clemson University=20
113 Barre Hall=20
Clemson, SC 29634-0120=20
msmmns at clemson.edu=20

Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the positio=
n is filled.  To ensure full=20
consideration, please submit materials by: September 26, 2014

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Employees who are in time limited positions will earn one and one-quarter=
 days of Annual and Sick=20
Leave per month for a total of thirty (30) days per year. Eligible part-t=
imers will earn days on a pro=20
rata basis.

JOB LOCATION:
This position is located OFF CAMPUS at the Sumter County Extension Office=

JEANNE CLERY ACT:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act requires institutions of higher education=
 to disclose campus=20
security information including crime statistics for the campus and surrou=
nding areas.  As a current=20
or prospective Clemson University employee, you have a right to obtain a =
copy of this information=20
for this institution.   For more information regarding our Employment, Ca=
mpus Safety and Benefits,=20
please visit the Human Resources - Prospective Employees web page shown b=
elow:=20

http://www.clemson.edu/cao/humanresources/prospective/

CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate agains=
t any person or group=20
on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origi=
n, race, religion, sexual=20
orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson University is=
 building a culturally=20
diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environ=
ment and encourages=20
applications from minorities and women.

--
Amy Scaroni, PhD
Associate Coordinator, Carolina Clear
Clemson University Restoration Institute
1250 Supply St, Building 255
North Charleston, SC 29405
843.730.5103
ascaron at clemson.edu
www.clemson.edu/carolinaclear
www.facebook.com/carolinaclear
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