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CNIC Careers

$77K/yr

You will serve as an EXPLOSIVE SAFETY SPECIALIST for the PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY.Qualifications:Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ...

US Department of the Navy

$77K/yr

You will serve as an EXPLOSIVE SAFETY SPECIALIST for the PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY.Qualifications:Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ...

CNIC Careers

EXPLOSIVE SAFETY SPECIALIST

Mayport, FL · On-site

$89K/yr

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Interpreting and applying explosives safety, practices, procedures, laws, regulations and policies to carry out an explosives safety program ...

STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP)

$83K - $109K/yr

You will perform inspections of all explosive operating buildings, magazines, and workplace ensuring compliance with explosive safety and NAVOSH standards. * You will conduct risk assessments to ...

BAE Systems

Process Safety Eng Sr Prin

Radford, VA · On-site

$120K - $205K/yr

Primary areas of focus include explosive decontamination processes, change approvals, tooling reviews, area inspections, technical safety reviews, and specialized energetic testing. Additionally ...

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Astrion

Pad Safety Supervisor

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

Five or more years of experience in missile, explosives or armament/weapons testing and operations, including the handling of explosives or propellants, monitoring of safety performance, and the ...

Astrion

Pad Safety Supervisor

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

$60K/yr

Five or more years of experience in missile, explosives or armament/weapons testing and operations, including the handling of explosives or propellants, monitoring of safety performance, and the ...

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As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for explosive safety in the United States is $115.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56.73 and $166.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for an Explosive Safety professional?

Typical daily responsibilities for an Explosive Safety professional include inspecting storage sites and facilities, conducting risk assessments, and overseeing the correct handling and transportation of explosives. You may also develop safety protocols, provide training to staff, and investigate any incidents or near-misses. Collaboration is common with engineering teams, compliance officers, and operations managers to ensure all procedures align with current laws and best practices. This role requires meticulous documentation and ongoing communication with both internal teams and regulatory agencies to maintain the highest safety standards.

What is an Explosive Safety job?

An Explosive Safety job involves managing risks associated with handling, storing, transporting, and disposing of explosives. Professionals in this role develop and enforce safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with regulations. They conduct inspections, provide training, and assess potential hazards in military, industrial, or research settings. Their primary goal is to minimize risks and protect personnel, facilities, and the environment.

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

To thrive in Explosive Safety, you need in-depth knowledge of explosives handling, hazard assessment, and regulatory compliance, often supported by certifications such as ATF, IME, or DoD Explosives Safety certifications. Familiarity with technical tools like blast simulation software, incident reporting systems, and safety management platforms is essential. Attention to detail, effective communication, and decisive problem-solving are key soft skills for this position. These skills and qualifications are crucial to ensure safe operations, regulatory adherence, and prevention of accidents in high-risk environments.

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EXPLOSIVE SAFETY SPECIALIST

CNIC Careers

On-site

$77K/yr

Other

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

You will serve as an EXPLOSIVE SAFETY SPECIALIST for the PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY.Qualifications:Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Planning, organizing, and providing training on the explosives safety program for the installation; 2) Ensuring compliance with explosives safety policy and regulations; 3) Identifying potential explosives safety hazards/threats and recommending procedures to minimize or eliminate the hazard/threat; 4) Performing periodic/unscheduled inspections of facilities (both explosive handling and non-explosive handling), warehouses, and equipment maintenance operation areas to ensure compliance with explosive safety standards; and 5) Advising others on explosives safety standards, practices, or procedures to minimize potential safety hazards. NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.Education:In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

or

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.M., if related
A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.Employment Type: OTHER

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