Investigator IV, Beaufort, SC

Investigator IV, Beaufort, SC

Full Time

JR-10783

Assures the safe and proper use of pesticides in South Carolina by enforcing State and Federal laws governing pesticide use. Conducts investigations, inspections, and reports within an assigned territory to determine compliance. Establish knowledge and experience in pesticide use patterns, pest control activities, and investigative and law enforcement procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. This position is located in Beaufort area in South Carolina.

• 10% - Reporting:
  Writes narrative reports detailing the findings of each inspection or investigation using proper grammar, accurate facts, and conclusions drawn from legally supportable evidence developed or obtained during inspection.
• 50% - Inspections and Compliance:
  Inspects Restricted-Use Pesticide Dealers, pesticide retailers (marketplaces), pesticide producer establishments, pest control business offices, farms, nurseries, structures and other locations to monitor compliance with State and Federal pesticide regulations. Inspects records and physical facilities of pesticide applicators for compliance with State and Federal regulations. Conducts inspections and interviews to monitor compliance with the Federal Worker Protection Standard, the Endangered Species Act, the South Carolina Pesticide Control Act, the SC Chemigation Act and other related legislation.
• 10% - Other Duties As Assigned:
  Serves in an assigned role, often in collaboration with other units or agencies, to meet operational goals. Develops and maintains an understanding of emergency preparedness and agroterrorism prevention strategies, such as ICs trainings and exercises, to protect the State from threats. Assists other units within the Division of Regulatory and Public Service Programs as well as other state and federal agencies as needed.
• 10% - Education and Outreach:
  Participates in educational programming and public outreach activities emphasizing regulation through education. Collaborates with University staff, State agencies, or Federal cooperators to organize and attend events. Informs members of the regulated community and other stakeholders about relevant services through participation in trade shows, conferences, public events, and classroom presentations. Provides assistance to the regulated community.
• 20% - Investigations:
  Conducts for-cause investigations to monitor pesticide use and alleged misuse. Secures affidavits, reviews records, obtains physical evidence (formulation, use-dilution, and environmental samples) and documentary samples in accordance with agency established protocols. Inspects locations to which pesticides have been applied to determine if applications were conducted in compliance with the labeling of the products used, State and Federal law, and State Standards.

JA20

Regular FTE Staff

A high school diploma and experience conducting investigations or performing other law enforcement duties. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.

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.

Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: % Extends hands or arms in any direction: % Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: % Recognize or inspect visually: % Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: % Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): % Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): % Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.:

% Walk or move about: % Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: % Stand for Prolonged Period: %

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Standard

Hours:

37.5

Expected Salary Range

$47,000 - $57,000

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.

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