Field Technician

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Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

Field technician to perform forestry field work, including measuring tree biomass (forest mensuration), leaf area, and height. Downloads, processes, and performs quality control on data from automated sensors, including eddy covariance towers, sap flow systems and groundwater wells. Other duties as assigned.

60% - Essential - Fieldwork: Census established forest plots. Download data from automated sensors, including eddy covariance and sap flow systems. Climb towers to clean sensors and perform maintenance. Follow safety protocols, proper care for tools and samples. Travel to field sites within ~2 hours drive of Baruch Institute.

35% - Essential - Data processing: Processes downloaded data and archives into appropriate file locations. Performs quality assurance and quality control procedures by running appropriate software and interpreting reports. Reports results to supervisor and lab group.

5% - Essential - Outreach: Participates in extension and outreach events, educating the public about science.

Education - Bachelor's Degree - Related field and work experience directly related to the assigned research area; or a high school diploma and advanced journey-level work experience in a clinical or research setting.
Work Experience - 1+ years previous experience conducting ecological or forestry fieldwork.

Education - Bachelor's Degree - Forestry, Wildlife, Biology, or related field.

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
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 gear can weigh up to 40# and require transport of 1-2 miles. Must be willing to climb research towers to 120 feet height, after proper safety training and with proper gear, which is provided.

Exposure to heat or cold
Wet or humid
Overnight Travel - Occasional
Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

Snakes and potentially dangerous wildlife. Work can be muddy and dirty.

Standard Hours: 37.5

Anticipated Hourly Rate: $28.00

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 compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations

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

Clemson, SC

July 31, 2025

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.

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.