Environmental Health Manager II - Beaufort and Jasper Co, SC

JOB SUMMARY :

Works independently and with apiary inspection program manager to carry out early detection surveys for invasive plant pests such as insects, pathogens, noxious weeds, or honeybee 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.

Performs inspections, sampling, and documentation services to facilitate honeybee movement and the trade of agricultural commodities or related goods.

Responsibly operates and maintains a state vehicle and other department-owned equipment. Works in an assigned geographic region and other locations throughout South Carolina.

Specific program work includes National Honeybee Survey sampling, Yellow-legged hornet (YLH) trapping, surveying for YLH infestations, and assisting with public reports of YLH.

Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES :

20% - Essential - Inspections and Compliance : Supports ongoing plant protection efforts designed to limit plant pest spread and economic impact.

Conducts surveys and inspections to detect pests such as insects, pathogens, or noxious weeds 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 from nurseries, orchards, farms, forests, and other areas with suitable hosts.

Submits appropriate survey observation data. Supports Federal and State quarantine programs and other ongoing plant protection efforts of the department.

Provides phytosanitary inspection services to help facilitate trade and prevent pest movement. Conducts inspections to determine compliance with interstate and international export requirements for nursery stock, honeybees, and other agriculture commodities.

Issues appropriate shipping documents.

20% - Essential - investigations : Assist with investigations as an agent of the South Carolina Crop Pest Commission to determine compliance with State and Federal regulations that govern the sale and distribution of nursery stock, honeybees, and other agricultural commodities.

Evaluates on-site pest prevention safeguards at nurseries, greenhouses, lumber yards, and other agricultural sites. Ensures the industry meets certification standards.

Conducts interviews, collects samples, obtains affidavits, and collects and reviews sales, shipping, and receipt records.

Maintain proper chain of custody for all samples, records, and other evidence collected via investigations.

20% - Essential - Investigations : Assist with investigations as an agent of the South Carolina Crop Pest Commission to determine compliance with State and Federal regulations that govern the sale and distribution of nursery stock, honeybees, and other agricultural commodities.

Evaluates on-site pest prevention safeguards at nurseries, greenhouses, lumber yards, and other agricultural sites. Ensures the industry meets certification standards.

Conducts interviews, collects samples, obtains affidavits, and collects and reviews sales, shipping, and receipt records.

Maintain proper chain of custody for all samples, records, and other evidence collected via investigations.

20% - 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.

20% - 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Education - A high school diploma and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health. A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work experience.

Work Exp 1+ years in a field related to agriculture or equivalent education

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS :

Education - Bachelor's Degree or Master's - Entomology, Horticulture, or other Agriculture or Science related field

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

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

Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE : Standard Hrs : 37.5

Standard Hrs : 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Band : 06 Expected Salary : $45,530.00 - $52,650.00

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 .

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations

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

JOB LOCATION :

Beaufort and Jasper Co, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE :

May 13, 2024

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 upon submission of your application.

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.