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Perform poultry health program activities. Monitor poultry at farms and concentration points for compliance with intrastate and interstate movement regulations, disease control standards, animal identification, premises identification and other related activities. Examine and collect disease surveillance samples and other duties as assigned. Headquartered in the Columbia area, SC. Other duties as assigned.

60% - Essential - Disease Monitoring and Prevention: Perform inspections, disease program sampling, and other activities for SC National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) participating flocks throughout the state. Monitor the requirements and interstate movement of poultry (and livestock at public auction markets, miscellaneous sales, and exhibitions, when needed); and assist field veterinarians in handling animals, collecting samples and performing tests. Attend meetings and trainings deemed necessary for performance of activities and assist in preparing for meetings and trainings performed by our department. Perform or assist with animal depopulation, disposal, cleaning, and disinfection procedures as part of disease control.
20% - Essential - Reporting: Prepare and maintain paper and electronic database records, official correspondence and reports for disease and traceability programs, which may include investigations an activities to support decisions and actions taken by the Department Director to implement corrective and educational actions initiated by compliance and inspector duties.
10% - Essential - Investigations and Enforcement: Serve as a primary investigator when violations of the poultry and livestock laws, rules and regulations are suspected. Work with the SC NPIP State Inspector, Livestock Law Enforcement Officers and magistrates to enforce laws. Search for violators, quarantine and carry out other procedures in connection with SC livestock laws and
regulations.
5% - Essential - Management: Conduct surveys, issue quarantine, and monitor quarantines in connection with disease outbreaks and regulatory programs. Explain existing laws and regulations. Supervise and assist with animal and premise identification, including the Animal Disease Traceability Plan.
5% - Essential - Emergency Duties: Perform activities and emergency positions as designated as part of Emergency Support Function-17 and LPH animal disease responses. Attend meetings and trainings necessary to perform these duties.

Education -  High School or Equivalent
Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000
Work Experience 0+ years

Cannot have any poultry or pet birds at home or have contact with these birds outside of this job due to biosecurity requirements.

Education - Bachelor's Degree

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.

  35% - Stand for prolonged period
  60% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
  40% - Walk or move about
  85% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
   5% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
  30% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
100% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
  45% - Recognize or inspect visually
  35% - Move, transport, raise or lower
  50% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
  10% - Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors
100% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

  40% - Exposure to heat or cold
  40% - Exposure to dust/fumes
  25% - Wet or humid
  45% - Noise
  15% - Vibration
   5% - Mechanical Hazards
   5% - Chemical hazards
   5% - Electrical hazards
   5% - Overnight Travel
  40% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

Standard Hours: 37.5

Expected Salary Range: $ 33,339.00 - $ 51,323.00
 

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.

Essential Level 2 employee
Required to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

Columbia, SC

Apply by April 23, 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 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.