This is a state position at Clemson University’s Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science. A full description is below.
The Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science is located just outside of historic Georgetown, SC. Under a long-term agreement with the Belle W. Baruch Foundation, the Institute is located on the 16,000-acre Hobcaw Barony at the southern end of the Waccamaw Neck and is just 35 miles south of Myrtle Beach and 60 miles north of Charleston. Hobcaw Barony is located on the Atlantic Ocean, bordered by Winyah Bay and North Inlet Estuary. The Institute is housed in a 12,000 sq. ft. LEED-certified office building with an adjoining 7,000 sq. ft. laboratory and support facility. Annual salary will be $34,000. For more information, contact Dr. William Conner (wcon...@clemson.edu) or Dr. Skip Van Bloem (ski...@clemson.edu). Forestry/Hydrology Field Technician Assists in forestry, hydrology, and natural resource programs. Assists with assessment of forest stands, forest health, forest management, water sampling, etc. Helps organize field activities and maintains field equipment. Assists in interpreting field data to determine forest growth, production, or other characteristics. This is a full time, hard money funded position with retirement and health insurance benefits. JOB DUTIES: Forestry and Hydrology: Works in various forest stands to measure growth, productivity, mortality, condition, health, soil conditions, etc. Helps manage plots and stands, including set up and periodic maintenance. Samples water from nurseries, ponds, swamps, marshes, and ditches. Prepares reports from data collected in the field. Maintains field equipment. Institutional Support: Helps with Baruch Institute programs, maintains a safe and clean working environment. Sample preparation: Prepares samples taken from trees, forests, soils, water, etc. for analysis in labs. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree in forestry, environmental science, hydrology, agriculture, or similar field. Work experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. DIRECTIONS: 1. Select the link to access our careers site. 2. Sign In to access your account or if you are not an existing user select the New User link to create one. 3. Review the job description and select the Apply button to begin your application. https://cujobs.clemson.edu/psc/ps/JOBS/EXT/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=102767&PostingSeq=1
