Environmental Health Manager II

Clemson University; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Charleston, SC seeks a coordinator for the Yellow-legged hornet response program. The role involves supervising staff, contractors, and working with the apiary inspection program manager to drive program goals and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include scheduling surveys, identifying priority areas, conducting field surveys with GPS, ArcGIS, and tablets, and coordinating treatments and data storage while engaging stakeholders to support rapid response and

Qualifications

• 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

• Supervises staff, contractors, and workers to meet program goals.
• Coordinates survey scheduling and response priorities with the program manager.
• Conducts surveys in forested and residential areas to identify hornet populations and nests.
• Uses ArcGIS mobile data collection apps and field tools to ensure data accuracy.
• Coordinates nest treatments, removal operations, and transportation/storage of samples.

Skills

Survey coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory enforcement

Education and training

Data accuracy

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS

Binoculars

Radio trackers

Tablets

Job description

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

Time-Limited (TLP) Staff

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

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.

JOB LOCATION:

Charleston, SC

Application Deadline

September 25, 2026

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 [e-mail] 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.