This position is a key member of K-State’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team and directly supports the College of Agriculture. It is responsible for programmatic safety compliance with Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) / OSHA regulations, industry standards, and best practices across all Kansas State University College of Agriculture operations. The role oversees health and safety programs that protect students, faculty, staff, visitors, and workers engaged in research, education, extension, and operational activities. The position collaborates with internal stakeholders to reduce risk, improve safety performance, and support safe and compliant operations across all locations.
Whatever you do and wherever you go, be safe out there. As the land-grant institution of the future, EHS is responsible for ensuring all Wildcats are safe. EHS supports learning in a safe and healthy environment and uninterrupted research by ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations. EHS represents K-State in interactions with regulatory agencies and the communities we serve.
This position is On-site. This position is on-site.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Please submit the following documents:
Applications close on: May 1, 2026
$53,581-$85,686
Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements. An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.
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Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.
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