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Workers Compensation Specialist roles involve managing claims, coordinating with insurers, and ensuring regulatory compliance, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in human resources, business administration, or risk management. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives you time to build the case management experience employers value most.
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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 as a Workers Compensation Specialist
Target employers with dedicated HR or risk management departments
Large self-insured employers, hospitals, and municipalities handle claims in-house and hire Workers Compensation Specialists regularly. These organizations are more likely to have established visa sponsorship processes than small staffing firms or independent adjusters.
Highlight any claims management or insurance coursework
Employers screening OPT candidates want proof you can handle the technical side of the role. Reference specific coursework in risk management, labor law, or employee benefits on your resume to close the gap between your degree and the job requirements.
Obtain a relevant certification before applying
The Associate in Claims or Certified Workers Compensation Professional designation signals professional commitment and compensates for limited U.S. work experience. Many hiring managers treat certifications as a meaningful substitute for years of domestic claims-handling background.
Address your OPT timeline proactively in interviews
Employers often hesitate because they misunderstand OPT authorization. Come prepared to explain that you can start immediately, that no employer petition is required during OPT, and that H-1B visa sponsorship becomes the question only after your authorization period ends.
Focus on state-specific workers compensation knowledge
Workers compensation law varies significantly by state. Researching the regulations in your target state and mentioning that knowledge in cover letters and interviews distinguishes you from candidates who treat the specialty as purely administrative rather than legally nuanced.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly roles
Not every employer listing a Workers Compensation Specialist role is open to OPT candidates. Migrate Mate filters jobs by sponsorship willingness, saving you the time of applying to employers who screen out international students before the first interview.
Workers Compensation Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Workers Compensation Specialist on F-1 OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in a related field such as human resources, business administration, risk management, or a related discipline, Workers Compensation Specialist roles fall within standard OPT employment authorization. Your work must be directly related to your degree program. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, you may qualify for a 24-month OPT extension after your initial 12 months.
Do Workers Compensation Specialist employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
It depends on the employer type. Large self-insured corporations, healthcare systems, and government contractors are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas than small third-party administrators or regional insurance adjusters. Your best approach is to target organizations with formal HR infrastructure and a history of retaining international employees. Migrate Mate lists Workers Compensation Specialist roles filtered by sponsorship openness so you can focus your applications strategically.
Does a Workers Compensation Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your underlying degree. If you hold a degree in a STEM-designated field, such as information systems, statistics, or certain business analytics programs, and your Workers Compensation Specialist role involves quantitative analysis or data-driven claims management, you may qualify. The role itself is not inherently STEM, so your eligibility turns on your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code, which your international student advisor can confirm.
What experience makes an OPT candidate competitive for Workers Compensation Specialist roles?
Employers prioritize candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with claims intake, medical documentation review, return-to-work coordination, and state regulatory requirements. Internship experience in HR, insurance, or employee benefits is valued highly. Professional certifications such as the Associate in Claims strengthen your profile significantly, particularly when you're competing against candidates with longer U.S. work histories in the same specialty.
How should I explain my OPT status to a Workers Compensation Specialist employer?
Be direct and factual. Explain that F-1 OPT grants you work authorization for 12 months with no action required from the employer, and that a STEM extension may add another 24 months if you qualify. Clarify that H-1B sponsorship only becomes relevant at the end of your OPT period. Employers are often more receptive when they understand the timeline clearly and see that hiring you carries no immediate immigration burden on their end.