Environmental Health Manager II

JOB SUMMARY:

Works independently and with apiary inspection program manager to coordinate activities of the Clemson Plant Industry Yellow-legged hornet (YLH) response program by managing staff, contractors, and other workers in the completion of the program goals. Safeguards natural resources through regulatory enforcement, investigations, and education. Provides significant input on survey scheduling and other response priorities. Identifies and assigns priority survey areas for staff and contractors. Conducts survey in forested and residential areas to identify hornet populations and find potential nest locations using field tools such as binoculars, GPS, radio trackers, and tablets. Ensures captured data is accurate. Uses and supervises the use of ArcGIS mobile data collection applications. Coordinates YLH nest treatments, removal operations, transportation, and storage/disposal. Builds strong working relationships with various stakeholders to facilitate information sharing and compliance with response activities. Assists in early detection and rapid response to plant pest infestations that may cause substantial economic damage to South Carolina. Seeks relevant training and ongoing education opportunities to stay current in the field of plant pest and pollinator pest prevention and management. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:





JOB CODE:

JB50

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Temporary (TMP) Staff (Fixed Term)

Minimum Requirements:

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

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WORKING CONDITIONS:

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

55,000 - 65,000

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 compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

JOB LOCATION:

Charleston, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

September 25, 2026

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 provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.