The Environmental Health and Safety Department at South Dakota Mines seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Officer. Duties include procuring, shipping, receiving and distributing chemicals and related items for use across campus, maintaining accurate chemical inventories, working with the storage, handling and disposal of waste chemicals on campus, and manage multiple departmental operational budgets. This is a regular, full-time, benefited position.
A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related field is required at the time of the appointment. Applicant must be able to pass a physical examination to allow for wearing a respirator. The applicant should have the ability to squat, bend, kneel, stoop, reach overhead and lift 50 lbs.
Salary: $44,940 - $53,865 dependent on education and experience
South Dakota Mines is a best-in-class STEM university that offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees located in Rapid City, the state’s second largest city with a MSA population of over 158,000. With 226 days of sunshine, 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, there is a lot to see and do. People from around the world come here each year to see top attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. There’s something for everybody!
At Mines, our vision is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society through education, innovation, and engagement. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and over 40 countries are represented on our campus. Mines is an affordable option with a great return on investment.
Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and nationally competitive engineering teams. These experiences make graduates highly sought after by industry and attributes to high starting salaries and 98% placement rate in the field of study.
Research at Mines encompasses four main areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. Entrepreneurship is highly valued and programming assists students and faculty to engage in entrepreneurial activities and transition scientific and technological innovations into viable products and business startups.
South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin June 05, 2024. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Attach a cover letter, a resume, and the name, address, phone number and email address of three professional references.
South Dakota Mines does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment or the provision of service.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,940.00 - $53,865.00 per year
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