In support of the USDA-funded project Building Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities in South Carolina, the Soil Greenhouse Gas Field Technician will work on a multi-disciplinary team that monitors soil carbon stocks and greenhouse gas data collection in beef cattle systems. The Field Technician will lead the measurement of soil greenhouse gas fluxes using an automated, multi-chamber, LICOR system, and smart-chambers. Other duties as assigned. This position is based out of the Edisto Research and Education Center in Blackville, SC, but involves frequent travel within South Carolina and interaction with growers.

55% - Essential - Transport of the LICOR system to farms at weekly intervals, assembly, basic troubleshooting, data collection, and initial data processing.

20% - Essential - Assist, support and collect soil and forages samples and additional livestock and forage management information collection from each farm. Support and assist the work conducted by graduate students and postdoctoral fellows on-farm.

15% - Essential - Repairs, cleans and provide maintenance and organization to the facilities and storage of samples. Communicates storage and product needs.

10% - Essential - Supports and collects data as directed by project leader(s). Assist with organization of workshops and educational activities.

Education - Bachelor's Degree - Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Sciences, or Animal Sciences

Education - Master's Degree - Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Sciences, or Animal Sciences

Experience - Relevant experience with flux measurement and related equipment, and data loggers as well as experience with farm, livestock and/or forage management is preferred.

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.

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

Field work required for this position is physically demanding and may require carrying an analyzer up to 50 pounds in agricultural fields in hot, humid conditions.

Standard Hrs: 37.5; Anticipated salary: $50,000

Normal Operations

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

Blackville, SC

March 13, 2023

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.

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