Measurement Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY:

Coordinate greenhouse gas and related soil health measurement activities across multiple commodities, sites, and measurement teams as part of the USDA-NRCS funded Advancing Markets for Producers in South Carolina (AMPSC) project. Serve as a communication bridge among project leadership, Extension associates, landowners, scientists, and field technicians. Maintain organized records of measurements, protocols, baseline information, and related meta data. Support timely completion of field activities, data management, reporting, synthesis, and development of monitoring frameworks. Contribute to analysis of greenhouse gas flux data and preparation of technical reports, planning documents, recommendations, and scientific publications. Completes other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

45% - Plan and coordinate greenhouse gas and related soil health measurement activities across commodities and measurement teams.

15% - Communicate with scientists, Extension associates, landowners, and technicians to ensure that measurement protocols are followed and completed in a timely manner.

10% - Collect, maintain, organize, and curate measurement data and related metadata.

10% - Analyze and synthesize greenhouse gas flux and related measurement data to support reports, monitoring frameworks, planning documents, management recommendations, and scientific publications.

5% - Assist project leadership with preparation of reports, especially those involving greenhouse gas measurement data and synthesis.

15% - Communicate with scientists, Extension associates, landowners, and technicians to ensure that measurement protocols are followed and completed in a timely manner.

JOB CODE:

ED60

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Time-Limited (TLP) Staff

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in a 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.

Preferred Requirements:

Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Soil Science, Plant Science or related field.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fiscal Responsibilities: Fiscal responsibilities for the department's budget, including but not limited to, financial planning and managing fund allocation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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WORKING CONDITIONS:

None: %

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

60,000 - 70,000

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:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

August 7, 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.