Senior OSHA Specialist 2026-00826

Senior OSHA Specialist 2026-00826 Salary: $32.52 - $36.13 Hourly Location: Casper, WY Job Type: Permanent Full-time Job Number: 2026-00826 Department: Department of Workforce Services Division: Workers Comp - Casper Opening Date: 03/19/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Classification: INOS09

Description and FunctionsGENERAL DESCRIPTION: Schedules and conducts comprehensive OSHA health and safety inspections and fatality investigations of Wyoming workplaces to enforce the safety and health standards of the Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Act for both private and public sector employers and writes extensive reports documenting hazards or violations when observed.

Benefits 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!

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Human Resource 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.

• Analyze the workplace to identify safety and health hazards and determine sources relating to the 29 CFR 1910 General Industry, 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards, and Wyoming Oil and Gas Drilling, Servicing, and Special Servicing Standards, or other related industry standards and enforce corrective action.
• Conducts a fatality/catastrophe/accident investigation and prepares written, detailed, comprehensive, and technical case file documentation relating to the investigation.
• Photographs/videotapes of site hazards identified during the walk-around inspection/investigation as part of the evidence collection.
• Interviews onsite management, employees, general contractors, and subcontractors to determine employee exposure and employer knowledge in a formal and informal setting.
• Develops hazard citations, communicates abatement options and establishes reasonable correction due dates.
• Determines if interim protections are adequate until hazards are corrected.
• Develops a sampling plan and conducts sampling/monitoring to identify and evaluate hazardous conditions with a wide variety of complex industrial hygiene instruments (air, noise, gas, radiation, indoor air quality, chemical, biological, heat stress, ergonomic, et al.).
• Determines appropriate sampling methodology to identify and quantify chemical, physical, and biological hazards in various types of large, small/high-hazard, and complex industries.
• Evaluate the employers safety and health programs to determine if it complies with OSHA requirements.
• Prepares and writes affidavits, applies, and obtains administrative warrants for employers that refuse entry. Serves and files administrative warrants per judicial rules and procedures associated with inspection.
• Makes independent decisions in the field regarding rules & regulations, interpretation, and application advising the employer and employees of agency policies and procedures.
• Prepares written comprehensive/technical case file reports for the employer/employee associated with the inspection findings, lab results, employer program evaluations, and training documentation.
• Ensures citations are supportable and information/evidence obtained while onsite is admissible in a contested case/court of law.
• Conducts additional research of issues and other applicable standards pertaining to occupational health & safety using ancillary references (ANSI, ASME, API, CGA, NIOSH, AWS, NEC, SAE, NSC, ASAE, NFPA, ASHRAE, ASTM, CMAA, NRC, EPA, & NBS).
• Calculates applicable penalty amounts relating to serious, repeat, willful, failure-to-abate, criminal, or egregious citations.
• Receives complaints and referrals to potential health and safety allegations. Contacts and provides correspondence with employers and employees to address potential hazards.
• Prepares other case file documentation in accordance with established procedures for local and federal requirements and inputs data into the OSHA Information System/OIS.
• Provides specific case benefit analysis information (Wyoming Workers Compensation data) to demonstrate the value of a safe workplace, evaluate safety and health management systems, and educate employers on the Wyoming Workers Compensation system.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Preference may be given to those with experience in Health (Industrial Hygiene) functions.
• Agency requires that applicants possess a valid drivers license.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Comprehends workflow of complex processes and hazards associated with various industries and activities in large, small/high-hazard, and complex work environments.
• Knowledge and skills in calibrating and estimating specific sampling equipment and instruments used in inspections to ensure that they remain in proper working order.
• Capable of using complex instrumentation according to laboratory methodology and recommended professional practice to identify unsafe environments and measure safety hazards and health stressors.
• Capable of understanding and assessing instrument readings relative to safe/unsafe conditions and permissible limits.
• Knowledge of statistical tests used to interpret monitoring and related data in accordance with accepted and Industrial Hygiene practices.
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene and safety and their application to industry, other commercial enterprises, government, private organizations, etc.
• Knowledge of safety inspection procedures.
• Knowledge of accident investigation techniques.
• Skills in written and oral communications.
• Knowledge of major principles, concepts, and practices in safety and industrial hygiene, accident prevention, and accident investigations.
• Knowledge of Federal and State safety and health standards, including methods and techniques required by regulations, laws, and standards for compliance with the OSHA program.
• Skills in the use of office equipment, computers, and electronic audio/visual equipment.
• Ability to work in environments involving periodic exposure to unpleasant and hazardous work and environmental conditions.
• Ability to conduct safety and health inspections and analyze working conditions to prevent injuries in a variety of workplaces.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelors 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: Medical Evaluation and Fit testing are required.
• This position requires extensive travel. Travel can be required up to 50% of the time in and out of state for this position.
• May be required to walk long distances, climb ladders and stand for extended periods.
• Potential exposure to various chemicals, noises, thermal exposures, physical hazards, and radiological exposures during inspections.
• Applicants will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as respirators, safety eyewear, hard hats, safety shoes, FRCs, hearing protection, etc.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about https://www.e-verify.gov/, 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.
• Offers of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• For the Veterans preference consideration, supporting documentation must accompany your application.

Supplemental Information

• 053-Department of Workforce Services - Administration - OSHA
• Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
• Click here to view the State of Wyoming total Compensation Calculator.
• URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

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.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - its a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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Application Questions

01 (AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02 (AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+ Semester hours
• N/A

03 (INOS09) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

04 (AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.

05 Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

06 Do you have experience in Health (Industrial Hygiene) functions?

• Yes
• No

07 Please describe your experience in Health (Industrial Hygiene) functions.

08 (DWS) Former State of Wyoming employees rehired within 31 days of their previous employment with the State will be required to repay any Sick and Annual leave payouts.

• I am a former State of Wyoming employee and I have read and understand the above statement.
• I am not a former State of Wyoming employee.

09 (DWS) The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) uses E-Verify, 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.

• I have read and understand the above statement. Yes
• I have read and understand the above statement. No

10 (DWS) Please be advised that any offers of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

• I have read and understand the above statement. Yes
• I have read and understand the above statement. No

11 (AA) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce services
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• State Employee Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Other

12 (AA) If you anwsered Other, please tell us where.

13 (AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application.

• I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure. Yes
• I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure. No
• I am not a veteran

14 (AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

15 (AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, 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 at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

• I have read and understand the above statement. Yes
• I have read and understand the above statement. No

Required QuestionEmployer: State of Wyoming Address: Human Resource Contact Information located in the General Description Section Location: Statewide, Wyoming, 82002 Phone: 307-777-7188 Website:http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm