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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for destruction in the United States is $18.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a destruction?

A Destruction job typically involves the secure disposal of sensitive documents, materials, or equipment to prevent unauthorized access or misuse. This can include shredding, incineration, or other methods of destruction in compliance with legal and environmental regulations. Professionals in this field may work for waste management companies, government agencies, or private organizations that handle confidential information. The job requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and sometimes the operation of specialized machinery. Depending on the industry, additional training or certifications may be required.

What types of projects or structures are commonly handled in a destruction or demolition specialist role?

Most Destruction or Demolition Specialists work on a wide range of assignments, including tearing down residential homes, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, bridges, or other structures slated for redevelopment. Projects can vary in size and complexity, requiring a mix of manual and mechanical methods and sometimes specialized approaches for hazardous materials like asbestos. Job sites often involve collaboration with engineers, equipment operators, and waste management teams to ensure safe and environmentally responsible removal. This variety offers exposure to different types of construction environments and can lead to specialization or advancement into supervisory roles over time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the destruction position, and why are they important?

To succeed in a Destruction role, such as a demolition technician or specialist, you need strong mechanical aptitude, physical fitness, and a thorough understanding of safety regulations, often backed by training or certification in demolition or construction safety standards. Familiarity with technical tools like jackhammers, cranes, explosives (where certified), and personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential. Outstanding attention to detail, teamwork, and communication skills help professionals coordinate with crew members and ensure safe, efficient operations. These skills are crucial for minimizing hazards, adhering to regulations, and completing projects on schedule and to specification.

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Infographic showing various Destruction job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,934 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

Weapons of Mass Destruction Modeler

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Arlington, VA • On-site

$70K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Develop downwind hazard models for actual hazardous material releases and operational/training scenarios.

  • Apply hazard modeling and meteorology expertise to support hazard assessments and scenario development.

  • Provide technical guidance on hazard modeling related to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) or WMD hazards.


U.S. Department Of Defense rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 539 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 49 rated military and defense


Job description

As a Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Modeler for the Pentagon Operations Center (POC), Law Enforcement Directorate, the incumbent is a technical expert in hazard modeling and meteorology for a 24/7 shift operation. The incumbent develops downwind hazard models for both actual hazardous material releases, as well as developing operational and training scenarios.Qualifications:In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.
You may qualify at the GS-09 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to
  • Applying a basic knowledge of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN), Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) or HAZMAT laws, regulations, principles and practices in order to provide technical guidance in case of a hazard material atmospheric release; and
  • Assist with conducting studies, analyzing findings and making recommendations on substantive operating programs; e.g., WMD Modeling and Meteorological Programs; and
  • Assist with applying analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure and improve program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity.
OR
Education: a Masters' degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.B. or J.D. if related.OR A combination of specialized experience and graduate education.
You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to:
  • Applying knowledge of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) or HAZMAT laws, regulations, principles and practices, and complex hazard modeling software capabilities in order to provide technical guidance in case of a hazard material atmospheric release; and
  • Conducting studies, analyzing findings and making recommendations on substantive operating programs; e.g., WMD Modeling and Meteorological Programs; and
  • Applying analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure and improve program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity.
OR
Education: PH.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.M. if related.
OR
A combination of specialized experience and doctoral education.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.
Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.Education:ARE YOU QUALIFYING BASED ON EDUCATION or A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE?
You must provide sufficient documentation of your education in your resume. You MUST provide a copy of official or unofficial transcripts or degrees in your application package. It may also be acceptable to document your applicable course listing in your resume (course number, credits earned, etc.). Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency. If selected, an official/sealed transcript will be required prior to appointment.
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.htmlEmployment Type: OTHER

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