Extension Wildlife Damage Associate at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina

Job Description:

Clemson University



Job ID:109367

Location:Clemson University

Full/Part Time:Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

JOB SUMMARY:

The Extension Wildlife Damage Associate is a non-tenure-track Extension position specializing in human-wildlife conflicts and wildlife damage management.

The Extension Wildlife Damage Associate will report to the Extension Wildlife Damage Specialist and assist with developing and implementing a problematic wildlife program in South Carolina to help reduce damage caused by wild hogs, white-tailed deer, and other wildlife.

JOB DUTIES:

75% - Essential - Assist the Extension Wildlife Damage Specialist with developing and implementing a problematic wildlife program in South Carolina to help reduce damage caused by wild hogs, white-tailed deer, and other wildlife.

20% - Essential - Provide support and training for Extension county programs and Extension Agents. Work closely with faculty in the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences. Assist the Extension Wildlife Damage Specialist in pursuing grants and other opportunities to partner with federal and non-government organizations to elevate the Problematic Wildlife Program.

5% - Essential - Collaborate with state agriculture and natural resource agencies (South Carolina Department of Agriculture, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources), federal agencies (USDA Wildlife Services), universities, and non-government partner organizations (South Carolina Farm Bureau) to develop and implement a problematic wildlife program in South Carolina to help reduce damage caused by wild hogs, white-tailed deer, and other wildlife.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - 1st Master's Degree - Wildlife damage management, human-wildlife conflicts, wildlife conservation, natural resources or a similar discipline.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - 1st Doctoral / Professional Degree - Wildlife damage management, human-wildlife conflicts, wildlife conservation, natural resources or a similar discipline.
Work Experience 3+ years working in Extension in the area of wildlife damage management at a land-grant university.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Student Workers only - Supervises Student workers only

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Education - 1st Doctoral / Professional Degree - Wildlife damage management, human-wildlife conflicts, wildlife conservation, natural resources or a similar discipline.
Work Experience 3+ years working in Extension in the area of wildlife damage management at a land-grant university.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

100% - Exposure to heat or cold
100% - Exposure to dust/fumes
100% - Wet or humid
50% - Noise
50% - Vibration
50% - Mechanical hazards
5% - Chemical hazards
5% - Electrical hazards
5% - Radiant energy hazards
5% - Burn hazards
100% - Overnight Travel
5% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

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.

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