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Compensation Director jobs on OPT require employers to sponsor an H-1B visa or satisfy the specialty occupation standard, since this role demands advanced HR or business analytics expertise. Your 12-month STEM extension may apply if your degree is in a qualifying field. Most openings are at large enterprises with dedicated total rewards teams.
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$35.12 Hourly
Location
Casper, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-01993
Department
Department of Workforce Services
Division
Worker's Comp - Casper
Opening Date
08/07/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Classification
INOS09
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
This position will be filled out of Casper or Cheyenne
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Help create safer workplaces across Wyoming by serving as a trusted safety and health consultant to public and private employers throughout the state. In this role, you will partner with businesses, organizations, and government entities to identify workplace hazards, strengthen safety programs, and promote a culture of health and safety that protects Wyoming's workforce.
You will conduct comprehensive workplace health and safety surveys, evaluate operations for compliance with the Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Act, and provide practical recommendations to help employers reduce risks and improve workplace conditions. Through education, consultation, and technical assistance, you will empower employers to proactively address safety concerns and implement effective prevention strategies.
Responsibilities include preparing detailed reports that document findings, assess safety and health programs, identify hazards, and establish corrective action plans. You will also deliver training and educational presentations on a variety of occupational safety and health topics, helping employers and employees better understand regulatory requirements and best practices.
This position offers the opportunity to travel throughout Wyoming, build relationships with diverse industries, solve complex workplace challenges, and make a direct impact on worker safety and well-being. Through your expertise and guidance, you will help organizations create safer, healthier, and more productive work environments for employees across the state.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov
Human Resources Contact: 307-473-3270
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
- Make independent decisions in the field regarding rules and regulations, interpretation, and their application to specific site conditions.
- Interview onsite management, employees, general contractor, and subcontractors to determine employee exposure and employer knowledge in a formal and informal setting.
- Schedule and conduct comprehensive safety and health surveys of industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, agricultural businesses, construction work sites, and oil and gas drilling, servicing, and special servicing activities.
- Analyze the workplace to identify potential and existing safety and health hazards.
- Provide specific information to demonstrate the value of a safe workplace, evaluate accident trends, and educate employers.
- Determine the root cause of hazardous conditions and provide technical assistance to abate the hazards.
- Issue hazard notices, advise on agency policies and procedures, communicate abatement options and establish reasonable correction due dates and interim protections and actions needed for hazard abatement.
- Writes policy and operating procedures for the division.
- Manage abatement responses and extension requests, providing technical assistance and training when needed.
- Evaluate safety management systems and provide recommendations.
- Utilize a wide variety of electronic safety and health instruments to establish compliance with health and safety-related codes and standards.
- Knowledge and ability to use current OSHA limits to determine exposures.
- Evaluate Safety and Health Management systems to determine if employers meet federal requirements for exemption from scheduled compliance inspections.
- Design, develop, and deliver regulatory training individually or with a team to meet the needs of employers within the state.
- Promote and market the agency's services and recognition programs to employers throughout the state.
- Provide training and information to internal and external clients.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to those with experience as an Industrial Hygienist, Industrial Hygiene Technician, Safety Manager, Safety Officer, Safety Technician, or Safety Training Officer. A strong knowledge base in one or more of the following; Oil and Gas, General Industry, Construction, or Industrial Hygiene preferred.
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Has substantial knowledge of Wyoming health and safety standards.
- Technical knowledge about processes, safety, and health hazards.
- Ability to recognize imminent danger hazards and when personal protective equipment is necessary.
- Ability to possess an understanding of safety and health management systems, accident analysis, and program development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Ability to prepare and write extensive technical reports of survey findings, monitoring results, and abatement recommendations.
- Ability to record field notes accurately.
- Ability to prioritize assignments, manage caseload efficiently, and ensure timely submission of reports.
- Knowledge of instructional design strategies, adult learning principles, and multicultural principles to produce effective training.
- Strong written, oral, and presentation skills.
- Ability to utilize presentation equipment and sound systems.
- Ability to use presentation graphic software to develop presentation material.
- Knowledge of evaluation strategies to apply to training programs.
- Knowledge of Google products, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically with OSHA) with acquired knowledge at the level of an OSHA Specialist
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically with OSHA) with acquired knowledge at the level of an OSHA Specialist
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- This position requires extensive travel.
- Travel can be required up to 50% of the time for this position.
- Applicants must have the ability to climb, walk, carry equipment, work in confined spaces, and work at heights.
- May be required to walk long distances, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and wear personal protective equipment (including respirators) when performing consultation evaluations at work sites.
- Potential exposure to various chemicals, noises, thermal exposures, physical hazards, and radiological exposures during evaluations.
- Applicants will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as respirators, safety eyewear, hard hats, safety shoes, FRCs, hearing protection (including the client's requirements), etc.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Non-exempt
- The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) uses https://www.e-verify.gov/, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
- Former State of Wyoming employees who are rehired within 31 days from their previous employment will be required to reimburse the State of Wyoming for all Vacation and Sick leave compensation received upon separation.
- For the Veteran's preference consideration, supporting documentation must accompany your application.
- The successful applicant will be required to have a background check.
Supplemental Information
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Salary
$35.12 Hourly
Location
Casper, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-01993
Department
Department of Workforce Services
Division
Worker's Comp - Casper
Opening Date
08/07/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Classification
INOS09
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
This position will be filled out of Casper or Cheyenne
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Help create safer workplaces across Wyoming by serving as a trusted safety and health consultant to public and private employers throughout the state. In this role, you will partner with businesses, organizations, and government entities to identify workplace hazards, strengthen safety programs, and promote a culture of health and safety that protects Wyoming's workforce.
You will conduct comprehensive workplace health and safety surveys, evaluate operations for compliance with the Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Act, and provide practical recommendations to help employers reduce risks and improve workplace conditions. Through education, consultation, and technical assistance, you will empower employers to proactively address safety concerns and implement effective prevention strategies.
Responsibilities include preparing detailed reports that document findings, assess safety and health programs, identify hazards, and establish corrective action plans. You will also deliver training and educational presentations on a variety of occupational safety and health topics, helping employers and employees better understand regulatory requirements and best practices.
This position offers the opportunity to travel throughout Wyoming, build relationships with diverse industries, solve complex workplace challenges, and make a direct impact on worker safety and well-being. Through your expertise and guidance, you will help organizations create safer, healthier, and more productive work environments for employees across the state.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov
Human Resources Contact: 307-473-3270
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
- Make independent decisions in the field regarding rules and regulations, interpretation, and their application to specific site conditions.
- Interview onsite management, employees, general contractor, and subcontractors to determine employee exposure and employer knowledge in a formal and informal setting.
- Schedule and conduct comprehensive safety and health surveys of industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, agricultural businesses, construction work sites, and oil and gas drilling, servicing, and special servicing activities.
- Analyze the workplace to identify potential and existing safety and health hazards.
- Provide specific information to demonstrate the value of a safe workplace, evaluate accident trends, and educate employers.
- Determine the root cause of hazardous conditions and provide technical assistance to abate the hazards.
- Issue hazard notices, advise on agency policies and procedures, communicate abatement options and establish reasonable correction due dates and interim protections and actions needed for hazard abatement.
- Writes policy and operating procedures for the division.
- Manage abatement responses and extension requests, providing technical assistance and training when needed.
- Evaluate safety management systems and provide recommendations.
- Utilize a wide variety of electronic safety and health instruments to establish compliance with health and safety-related codes and standards.
- Knowledge and ability to use current OSHA limits to determine exposures.
- Evaluate Safety and Health Management systems to determine if employers meet federal requirements for exemption from scheduled compliance inspections.
- Design, develop, and deliver regulatory training individually or with a team to meet the needs of employers within the state.
- Promote and market the agency's services and recognition programs to employers throughout the state.
- Provide training and information to internal and external clients.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to those with experience as an Industrial Hygienist, Industrial Hygiene Technician, Safety Manager, Safety Officer, Safety Technician, or Safety Training Officer. A strong knowledge base in one or more of the following; Oil and Gas, General Industry, Construction, or Industrial Hygiene preferred.
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Has substantial knowledge of Wyoming health and safety standards.
- Technical knowledge about processes, safety, and health hazards.
- Ability to recognize imminent danger hazards and when personal protective equipment is necessary.
- Ability to possess an understanding of safety and health management systems, accident analysis, and program development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Ability to prepare and write extensive technical reports of survey findings, monitoring results, and abatement recommendations.
- Ability to record field notes accurately.
- Ability to prioritize assignments, manage caseload efficiently, and ensure timely submission of reports.
- Knowledge of instructional design strategies, adult learning principles, and multicultural principles to produce effective training.
- Strong written, oral, and presentation skills.
- Ability to utilize presentation equipment and sound systems.
- Ability to use presentation graphic software to develop presentation material.
- Knowledge of evaluation strategies to apply to training programs.
- Knowledge of Google products, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically with OSHA) with acquired knowledge at the level of an OSHA Specialist
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically with OSHA) with acquired knowledge at the level of an OSHA Specialist
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- This position requires extensive travel.
- Travel can be required up to 50% of the time for this position.
- Applicants must have the ability to climb, walk, carry equipment, work in confined spaces, and work at heights.
- May be required to walk long distances, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and wear personal protective equipment (including respirators) when performing consultation evaluations at work sites.
- Potential exposure to various chemicals, noises, thermal exposures, physical hazards, and radiological exposures during evaluations.
- Applicants will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as respirators, safety eyewear, hard hats, safety shoes, FRCs, hearing protection (including the client's requirements), etc.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Non-exempt
- The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) uses https://www.e-verify.gov/, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
- Former State of Wyoming employees who are rehired within 31 days from their previous employment will be required to reimburse the State of Wyoming for all Vacation and Sick leave compensation received upon separation.
- For the Veteran's preference consideration, supporting documentation must accompany your application.
- The successful applicant will be required to have a background check.
Supplemental Information
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Compensation Director
Lead with your analytical credentials
Compensation Directors are expected to design pay structures using statistical modeling and market benchmarking. Emphasize your proficiency in compensation analysis tools and any experience with salary surveys, job architecture, or equity program design from internships or prior roles.
Target large enterprises with total rewards teams
Companies with dedicated compensation functions are far more likely to sponsor OPT workers than small businesses. Focus on Fortune 500 employers, major financial institutions, and large healthcare systems, where structured HR departments handle sponsorship as a routine part of hiring.
Understand your OPT authorization timeline
Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization. If your degree is in a STEM field like business analytics or data science, you may qualify for a 24-month extension, giving employers more runway before needing to file an H-1B visa petition on your behalf.
Address sponsorship directly in your cover letter
Senior HR roles attract experienced candidates. Acknowledging your OPT status upfront and explaining the H-1B process timeline removes uncertainty for hiring managers unfamiliar with work authorization requirements, positioning you as a transparent and organized candidate worth investing in.
Build credibility with compensation certifications
Credentials like WorldatWork's Certified Compensation Professional designation signal technical depth that can justify the effort of OPT sponsorship. Employers weighing sponsorship costs are more likely to proceed when a candidate demonstrates specialized expertise beyond a general HR background.
Network inside total rewards and HR communities
Many Compensation Director openings are filled through professional networks before public posting. Attending WorldatWork events, connecting with total rewards leaders, and engaging in HR forums puts you in front of decision-makers at companies that already understand executive-level HR sponsorship.
Compensation Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Compensation Directors in the United States?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes full-time employment in roles directly related to your degree field. A Compensation Director role typically qualifies if your degree is in human resources, business administration, finance, or a related discipline. You must ensure the job aligns with your field of study to maintain valid OPT status.
Where can I find Compensation Director jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students seeking U.S. roles with visa sponsorship. You can filter Compensation Director openings by sponsorship willingness, saving time you'd otherwise spend screening out employers who won't work with international candidates. Browse current listings directly on Migrate Mate.
Does a Compensation Director role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your undergraduate or graduate degree is in a STEM-designated field such as management information systems, applied statistics, or data science, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. A general HR or business management degree typically does not qualify, so verify your CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
Will employers sponsor an H-1B for a Compensation Director on OPT?
Many large employers will, particularly those with established HR departments and experience navigating work authorization. Compensation Director is a specialty occupation requiring advanced business or HR expertise, which satisfies the H-1B's degree requirement. Smaller companies without in-house legal counsel are less likely to initiate sponsorship for senior HR roles, so targeting enterprise employers improves your odds significantly.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my H-1B is approved?
If your employer files an H-1B cap-subject petition before your OPT expires and you have a timely filed extension or STEM OPT in place, a cap-gap provision may extend your work authorization through September 30 of that year. Work with your DSO immediately when you receive a job offer to map out your authorization timeline and ensure no gaps occur before your start date.