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How much do ordnance officer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for ordnance officer in the United States is $26.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $28.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ordnance officer?

Ordnance Officers are military professionals responsible for the management, maintenance, and distribution of weapons, ammunition, and related equipment. They oversee the storage, safety, and readiness of all ordnance materials and ensure that military units have the armaments they need to accomplish their missions. Ordnance Officers also supervise repair and disposal operations and often lead teams of soldiers in logistics, technical, and support roles. Their expertise is vital to the overall combat effectiveness and safety of military operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ordnance officer?

To thrive as an Ordnance Officer, you need a solid background in logistics, engineering principles, and safety protocols, generally supported by a bachelor's degree and military officer training. Familiarity with munitions management systems, risk assessment tools, and certifications in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) or related fields is often required. Strong leadership, decision-making under pressure, and effective communication are vital soft skills for coordinating teams and ensuring mission success. These abilities are critical for maintaining operational readiness, safeguarding personnel, and efficiently handling ordnance in high-stakes environments.

What are the typical challenges an ordnance officer faces when managing munitions and equipment in the field?

Ordnance Officers often encounter challenges such as ensuring the safe storage, transport, and disposal of munitions in diverse and sometimes austere environments. They must maintain strict accountability of all equipment, coordinate with logistics and maintenance teams, and respond swiftly to unexpected issues like equipment malfunctions or supply chain disruptions. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as Ordnance Officers frequently collaborate with other military branches to meet mission requirements while adhering to safety protocols.

How much does an ordnance officer make?

An ordnance officer's salary varies depending on experience, rank, and location, but typically ranges from $50,000 to $100,000 annually. They often receive additional benefits such as housing allowances, healthcare, and retirement plans, and may need security clearances and specialized training.

What do ordnance officers do?

Ordnance officers are responsible for managing and maintaining military equipment, weapons, and ammunition. They oversee logistics, ensure safety protocols, and coordinate the supply chain to support military operations, often working with specialized tools and requiring relevant certifications. Their work environment is typically military bases or field operations.

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Infographic showing various Ordnance Officer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 91% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,952 per year, or $26.9 per hour.

SUPERVISORY ORDNANCE OPERATIONS

Remote

$89K - $116K/yr

Full-time

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Summary
You will serve as a SUPERVISORY ORDNANCE OPERATIONS in the Navy Munitions Command Pacific East Asia Division of NMCPAC EAD UNIT GUAM.
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Duties
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  • You will perform immediate and long-range planning of work assigned to the division to ensure the command is capable to respond effectively and timely in meeting requirements.
  • You will identify and communicate requirements to the ordnance manager and Commanding Officer for manpower, equipment, and facility requirements to ensure actions are takes.
  • You will be responsible for managing the traffic management program.
  • You will determine the carrier and compare costs in order to select the most efficient, economical, or expeditious method of shipment for motor, air, or freight forwarded for the movement of explosives, other hazardous materials and inert items.
  • You will initiate and implement changes in policy, processes and procedures to improve performance and quality of work.
  • You will initiate follow-up through branch heads on progress of specific tasks to ensure that work commitments are met.
  • You will perform managerial functions including budgeting, organizing, directing and coordinating technical work performed by the Comment.

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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • This is an overseas position. You will be subject to and must be able to satisfy the overseas requirements of the 26Jul12 DODI 1400.25 V1230: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025v1230.pdf
  • This position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States which could include remote or isolated sites. You may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • If eligible for permanent change of station, the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement to establish a Government time in service requirement of 12 months.
  • This position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States which could include remote or isolated sites. You may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • If eligible for permanent change of station, the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement to establish a Government time in service requirement of 12 months.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
  • May be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country's laws/regulations.
  • You will be required to sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment acknowledging receipt and understanding of the statement of living and working conditions for this location.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. You will be required to sign a DD-Form-2760, Qualification to possess firearms or ammunition.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 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) Experience in budgeting, organizing, directing and coordinating ammunition operations and logistics support. 2) Experience with Navy explosives safety standards (e.g., NAVSEA OP 5). 3) Appling Net Explosive Weight (NEW) limits, compatibility grouping, and ammunition sentencing criteria. 4) Experience with execution of Department of Transportation (DOT) and military logistics regulations governing the safe transit, blocking, bracing, and transportation of explosives on public highway. 5) Supervising Federal Wage System (FWS) and General Schedule (GS) employees (to includes planning, operations support (creating watch-bills), program management, providing supervision and technical direction, logistics and traffic management coordination, labor-management relations, and enforcing PPE and safety protocols and requirements)
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
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=1600-ndx
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
This position does not require education.
Additional Information:
This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Guam is designated as a medically underserved area. Military medical facilities offer space-available primary and limited specialty medical care; however, services are not guaranteed.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
Tour of duty will be 24 months. Standard initial tours of duty are for 36 months with possibility of up to 24-month extension. Additional information is available from the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), available at: http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/Docs/perdiem/JTR.pdf
To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Non-Foreign Overseas information, please go to: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Overseas/Pages/default.aspx
Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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