Water Resource Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a research position investigating the water availability in the state. Water availability in the state is significantly influenced by long-term weather and large-scale teleconnections patterns. In this project, we seek to investigate and quantify how these teleconnection patterns impact percipitation and other hydroclimate variables and their effect on water availability.

 

 

JOB DUTIES:

60% - Develop and validate a set of hydrological models for each basin in South Carolina. Evaluate the impact of large-scale teleconnection patterns and long-term changes in the weather on water availability in each basin. Other duties as assigned. 10% - Results from this study is essential for water resources planning and management as well as agriculture. Presentation at state and national conferences and Extension workshops are an integral part of this position. 30% - Results from the study will be presented in the form of reports, peer-reviewed publications, posters at conferences as well at workshops to stakeholders in the state.

 

 

JOB CODE:

ED55

 

 

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Temporary (TMP) Staff (Fixed Term)

 

 

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and work experience in a clinical or research setting.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

 

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 10% Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 90%

 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

None: %

 

 

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

37.5

 

 

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

$40,000 - $40,000

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:

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

  

 

JOB LOCATION:

Pendleton, SC

  

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

September 9, 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 hrjob@clemson.edu 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.