Water Level Sensor Deployment Tech

Job Summary

Performs or oversees complex scientific procedures in a clinical or research setting.

• 70% - Deploy, service, and maintain water level sensors at field locations. Assemble and build water level sensor enclosures and associated hardware. Organize, coordinate, and assist in managing student deployment and field support teams, as applicable.
• 10% - Use RTK GPS or high-accuracy GNSS equipment to precisely locate, document, and verify installed water level sensors. Assist with deployment planning, including site reconnaissance, coordination with partners, and scheduling.
• 20% - Obtain required permissions and prepare, submit, and file encroachment permits and related documentation as necessary. Maintain accurate records of deployments, maintenance activities, GPS locations, and equipment inventory.

ED60

Time-Limited (TLP) Staff

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.

• JOB KNOWLEDGE:
  Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
  Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.
• BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

• Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): %
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: %
• Walk or move about: %
• Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: %
• Extends hands or arms in any direction: %
• Move, transport, raise or lower 30lbs or less: %
• Recognize or inspect visually: %
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: %

• Overnight travel: %
• Mechanical hazards: %
• Vibration: %
• Noise: %
• Wet and/or humid: %
• Exposure to heat or cold: %

Standard

Hours:

37.5

Expected Salary Range $45,300 - $65,000 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.

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

Pendleton, SC

October 1, 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 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 with any questions or issues.

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