Extension Forestry Position
The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service is looking for a qualified person to fill an Area Extension Forestry Agent's position based in the Jasper County Extension office in Ridgeland, SC.
Clemson University
Ridgeland, SC
Deadline: 2004/05/14
Title: Extension Agent -Assistant Band: 00 ($ 0.00 - $ 0.00)
Job Code: UK4300 Open: 04/16/2004 05/14/2004
Pos.#: 7992 Department: Jasper (0248)
Req#: 003495
Contact Person: Franklin,Robert M; Phone:
(843) 549-2595, Email: rmfrnkl@clemson.edu
JOB PURPOSE:
Extension Agent - Assistant Forestry
This position is based in the Jasper County Extension Office and
serves Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Colleton and Hampton. In
cooperation with the county staffs and Extension Forestry and
Wildlife Specialists, the agent plans and implements forestry educational
programs for landowners. Emphasis is placed on encouraging reforestation or
harvested lands, generating interest in regeneration planning prior
to harvesting, reforesting unproductive forest areas, fostering better
management of existing forests, and improving timber marketing
practices.
THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION FOR 12 MONTHS 100%
TIME.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Arrange for and carry out forestry and wildlife educational
programs including tours, workshops, demonstration areas, personal visits,
and teaching techniques.
2. Provide leadership for the formation and regular utilization of
Extension Advisory Committees and educational delivery groups
such as county landowner association.
3. Develop a cooperative working relationship with other resource
people and involve them in forestry education programs.
4. Arrange for continuous media activities on forest management
and regeneration using newsletters, newspapers, radio, television and
local commercial and industrial organizations.
5. Conduct inservice training for county staffs on a regular basis.
6. Perform other related duties.
7. Participate in affirmative action and civil rights Extension
activities and other report procedures in designated areas of responsibility.
8. Responsible for financial matters in assigned areas of
responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: B.S. Degree in Forestry.
Preferred in addition to the minimum: Masters degree in Forestry.
Experience is preferred: Two (2) years Extension or relevant
experience with Masters Degree; 3 years Extension relevant experience with
a B.S. Degree with supervisor recommendation. Required Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities: Ability to plan, conduct and evaluate programs in given
area of expertise. Must have a complete knowledge of the technical
subject matter in assigned area of major responsibility with the demonstrated
practical ability to teach clientele and Extension personnel. Should be career
oriented and able to listen and communicate freely both orally and
in writing. Successful work experience and a planned continuous
professional improvement program will positively influence this employees
ability to handle this position responsibly.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested parties should send a resume and three letters of
reference to:
Mr. Mike Simmons, Project Manger PSA Business Services
Clemson University
107 Barre Hall Clemson, SC 29634-0120
Email: msmmns@clemson.edu
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity
Employer.
