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Bowhead

Project Manager

Bremerton, WA · On-site

$114K - $140K/yr

Enforce NAVSEA OP 5 and other explosives safety programs to minimize potential hazards. Ensure all A&E handling meets OPNAVINST 8023.24D personnel qualification and certification requirements.

Bowhead

Project Manager

Bremerton, WA

$114K - $140K/yr

Enforce NAVSEA OP 5 and other explosives safety programs to minimize potential hazards. Ensure all A&E handling meets OPNAVINST 8023.24D personnel qualification and certification requirements.

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How much do explosive safety jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for explosive safety in Seattle, WA is $131.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64.57 and $189.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an explosive safety?

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 typical daily responsibilities of 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed for an explosive safety professional?

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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Infographic showing various Explosive Safety job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 94% In-person, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $272,708 per year, or $131.1 per hour.

EXPLOSIVES SAFETY SPECIALIST

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Bangor, WA • On-site

$83K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

U.S. Department Of Defense rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 538 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

28th of 49 rated military and defense

Job description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Qualifications:Your resume must also 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: providing technical guidance for the completion of explosives safety reviews, inspections, or surveys; and ensuring/reviewing explosives safety programs for compliance, regulations and standards.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards
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:To qualify based on substitution of education: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 relatedEmployment Type: OTHER

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