Safety Consultant

The South Dakota OSHA Consultation Program/Engineering Extension Office at South Dakota State University is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Safety Consultant. This is a twelve month, full-time, benefit-eligible, non-faculty exempt position. SDSU is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to the experiences of underrepresented minorities in organizations. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Serve as a resource to business and industry within South Dakota and evaluate the safety of the private sector workplaces. • Assist South Dakota employers in reducing costs from occupational injuries and/or illness which benefits companies relative to potential economic development opportunities as part of Engineering Extension’s outreach service efforts to industry, the mission of the College of Engineering, and South Dakota State University. • Assess industrial and construction workplaces for safety hazards. • Provide professional evaluation of identified hazards; explain hazards and their implications. Assist in the correction of hazards so that accurate and beneficial safety surveys are conducted. • Serve as an off-site technical resource to businesses, faculty, and students in order to provide information on workplace safety. • Develop education curriculum, present at educational seminars, and provide professional and academic information on safety. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management, Health, Safety, Construction Management, Technology, or related field completed by start date. • Valid Driver’s License. • Driving and some overnight travel are required. • Must be proficient with the use of a computer equipped with Microsoft Office software. • Demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal relations, and motivational skills with staff, faculty, students, construction project managers, industrial plant managers, company officers, production/maintenance workers and construction personnel. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • A minimum of one year of familiarity and experience with OSHA General Industry and/or Construction Standards, OSHA Consultation Programs/Policies/Procedures. • Experience in identifying and evaluating safety hazards in the workplace. • Experience in abating identified safety hazards according to OSHA standards. • Experience as a presenter at safety seminars and/or conferences. BENEFITS: South Dakota State University offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement; resume; and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. As part of the interviewing process, candidates will be expected to develop and present a relevant PowerPoint presentation to Engineering Extension staff and search committee members on an industrial safety or construction safety topic. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with the electronic application process. Email applications will not be accepted. Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Normal hours are 8am-5pm M-F with schedule adjustment for special projects or deadlines. Some jobs require the consultant to work additional hours very early in the morning, evenings and/or weekends. These irregular work hours occur for many reasons such as required participation at meetings, training, and work events. Travel is a part of the position. Travel can include extended driving and air travel.

South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. SDSU offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity, and excellence through continuous improvement. The South Dakota OSHA Consultation Program/Engineering Extension Office is located within the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering at South Dakota State University. The OSHA Consultation Program is a key effort of the Engineering Extension Office. Its mission is to assist the private sectors of the state with their technical safety and health needs for the purpose of saving costs for businesses and to benefit South Dakota employers with possible economic development opportunities. As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of the university is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota. SDSU was recognized as one of 54 institutions in the United States as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities in 2014. The university’s total research expenditures are greater than $60 million. SDSU is the state’s first High Research Activity institution as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Jackrabbits Athletics competes as an NCAA Division I member with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling. Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Livability.com rates Brookings as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees. It considers Brookings among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota. The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school and a high school. The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.

South Dakota State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. SDSU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other protected class in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Administration 318, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.

We are committed to diversity of community and ideas. We believe in a supportive, diverse, collaborative, and cohesive environment with a focus on access. We actively seek collaboration with individuals with differing perspectives, backgrounds, and areas of expertise.

For questions on this position, please contact Greg Derynck at (605) 688-4101 or Gregory.Derynck@sdstate.edu.