Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist is a key role in the health and safety compliance to Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, industry standards, and best practices for a...

  • 520612
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • 3670010170 Agricultural Experiment Statn
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular)
  • Closing on: Oct 19 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

The position is a critical position responsible for Health and Safety compliance to KDOL/OSHA requirements, Industry Standards, and Best Practises for all K-State College of Agriculture Operations across all locations or where our students/faculty/workers are located. Oversees specific safety and health programs for the protection of visitors, students, faculty, and staff engaged in support functions, research, education, extension, and academic activities. Must work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to protect workers (visitors, students, faculty and staff) while decreasing risk and improving overall operations.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

  • Creating/Developing OH&S education and training programs for all Ag operations including in or near-by Manhattan and across Ag locations. Verify training records are documented and maintained.
  • Perform environmental health and safety assessments/inspections for for all College of Ag operations. Develop strategic plan with Co of Agriculture Leadership to improve safety and/or mitigate property risks that impact the College of Agriculture and K-State Research & Extension (KSRE).
  • Contribute to the development of EH&S Design Standards, Specifications, or Prevention Thru Design (PtD) materials/documents specific to the College of Agriculture and related operations.
  • Mentor and lead others to perform EHS root cause analysis (RCA). Assist Department Leaders within College of Ag to create/develop performance metrics to improve operations and to incorporate RCA and performance metrics into curriculum. Help at-risk departments reduce incidents and workers compensation costs.
  • Review incidents. Perform Gap Analysis across College of Ag to determine where EHS programs need reinforced/created/developed.

About Us

We’re proud to be recognized as one of the nation’s top ag schools. It’s not something we seek out. It’s an outgrowth of our dedication to advancing the science of agriculture and the art of teaching. Our faculty truly care about students, colleagues and the world we serve. Every day, we put our hands and minds together to work on better ways to achieve sustainability, feed billions, build agribusinesses and improve lives with thoughtful, well-researched use of plants, animals, numbers and words.

Worksite Description

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.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires a bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience.
  • This position may use an educational equivalency as determined relevant by a hiring manager.
  • Requires a driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer focus with good communication skills.
• Able to work with customers and improve their operations/services.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Registered Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or eligible with plan to obtain.
• Working knowledge of EH&S regulations and standards of practice applicable to KSU. Knowledge of Agriculture and/or College of Agriculture research programs.
• Working knowledge of KDOL SHAPE, ISO 18001 and OSHA' s Voluntary Protection Program (VVP) program.
• OSHA 10 and 30 hour certification.
• Experience in training design and delivery.
• Previous experience in managing safety programs and demonstrated record of compliance program excellence.
• Process safety and/or industrial safety systems experience, education or training.
• Past safety experience in the industrial trades or construction fields.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health standards, codes and regulations.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with various populations.
• Demonstrated written and very strong verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in presentation and training delivery.

Preferred licenses / registrations / certifications:

  • Spill Response
  • Incident Command Training
  • HazWoper, CDL, Heavy Equipment, and related certifications or demonstrable experience preferred

Additional Role Information:

  • Lifting and carrying supplies and sampling equipment for short distance and walking the sites during inspections. Crawling and getting into confined spaces and climbing ladders and working at elevations may also be required at times

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • Current Resume
  • Letter of Interest

Application Window

Applications close on: October 19, 2025

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$53,581.00-$85,686.00

 

 

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Why Join Us:

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.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.

Remote and Hybrid work options:

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.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

Interview Preferences:

Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.

The disability and veteran interview preferences do not apply to student employment positions, temporary positions, athletics positions, academic and administrative department heads*, positions that require licensure as a physician, and positions that require that the employee be admitted to practice law in Kansas.

*Heads of Departments refers to any individual holding a primary leadership role responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and operational oversight of a recognized academic or administrative unit within the university.

To learn more about interview preferences at K-State, please visit our interview preferences page.

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