Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Environmental Health and Safety Officer Posting Details Posting Details Logo Institution South Dakota Mines Working Title Environmental Health and Safety Officer Posting Number

NFE03055P

Department SDSMT-Environmental Health & Safety Physical Location of Position (City) Rapid City

Posting Text Position Overview:

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 managing multiple departmental operational budgets. This is a regular, full-time, benefited position.

Qualifications:

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.

To Apply:

Applications must be made online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203 or hr@sdsmt.edu. Review of applications will begin May 22, 2026. 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. Posting Date 05/08/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 05/22/2026 Advertised Salary $46,421 - $55,705 dependent on education and experience Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Valid Drivers License If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations Founded in 1885, South Dakota Mines is the premier destination for ambitious students seeking bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees in STEM fields. Our vibrant community of supportive faculty, tenacious students, and passionate alumni fosters a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and lifelong success. South Dakota Mines is recognized frequently for its rigorous curriculum, groundbreaking research, and return on investment. Rapid City, the home of the Hardrockers, is the state's second-largest city with an MSA population of nearly 160,000. The city is nestled next to the beautiful Black Hills, a region boasting breathtaking scenery, hundreds of miles of trails for outdoor enthusiasts, and attractions ranging from complex cave systems to historic towns and massive monuments. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement South Dakota Mines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. South Dakota Mines and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. Contact Information Working Conditions Cognitive Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Protective Clothing/Equipment Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. Ear Protection (including earplugs), Eye Protection, Other, Protective Clothing, Respirator, Surgical Mask If other protection is used please identify Appropriate gloves for the hazard present. Physical Requirements Please designate the physical requirements of this position Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Stairs, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting heavy, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selected Ability to lift greater than 50-lbs Sensory Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Depth Perception, Distant Vision, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses) Working Conditions & Exposures Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Atmospheric Contaminants (includes odors & fumes), Biohazard, Changes of Temperature, Chemical Hazards, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids, Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Noise, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Radiation, Vibrations, Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc), Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Working Around Machinery Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above Working Environment Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Lab Environment, Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.