How to hire an explosive ordnance disposal manager

How to hire an explosive ordnance disposal manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step explosive ordnance disposal manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an explosive ordnance disposal manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new explosive ordnance disposal manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your explosive ordnance disposal manager job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an explosive ordnance disposal manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an explosive ordnance disposal manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an explosive ordnance disposal manager that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of explosive ordnance disposal manager salaries for various roles:

   Type of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Explosive Ordnance Disposal Manager		$18-57
   Blaster	Their duties may require them to process improvement techniques in yield, efficiency, and quality, provide technical expertise in internal and external manufacturing, manage external vendors, and arrange equipment purchases.	$12-32
   Explosive Ordnance Technician	An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician is an expert that handles unexploded ammunition and secures the proper disposal of explosives and weaponry. They must be able to find, gather, and safely dispose of explosive devices... Show more	$11-35

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Explosive Ordnance Disposal
   • Demolition
   • Local Law Enforcement
   • Emergency Response

   Responsibilities:

   • Evaluate progress of program plans to determine whether overall command-wide objectives are being accomplish economically with reference to budget and manpower.
   • Evaluate progress of program plans to determine whether overall command-wide objectives are being accomplish economically with reference to budget and manpower.
   • Ensure tasking, processing, exploitation, and dissemination procedures are delineated for all ISR assets.
   • Ensure ISR operations, targeting, analysis and dissemination of all-source intelligence.
   • Develop frequency operational requirements, telecommunications service requests, and disseminates operations information to ensure C2 communications connectivity.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your explosive ordnance disposal manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An explosive ordnance disposal manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, explosive ordnance disposal managers' average salary in hawaii is 44% less than in pennsylvania.
   • Seniority. Entry-level explosive ordnance disposal managers 67% less than senior-level explosive ordnance disposal managers.
   • Certifications. An explosive ordnance disposal manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an explosive ordnance disposal manager's salary.

   Average explosive ordnance disposal manager salary

   $68,472yearly

   $32.92 hourly rate

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   Entry-level explosive ordnance disposal manager salary

   $39,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing an explosive ordnance disposal manager job description

   An explosive ordnance disposal manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an explosive ordnance disposal manager job description:

   Explosive ordnance disposal manager job description example

   • Provide SME for the use and sustainment of U.S. Navy approved diving materiel and hyperbaric chamber systems. With this comes the expectation to advise the development and revision of diving techniques, and procedures (DTPs).
   • Monitor diving materiel and hyperbaric chamber systems inventory and readiness databases to ensure the proper inventory accounting and readiness reporting of related materiel in-use by EODGRU TWO and its subordinate commands, and report status to the EOD Materiel Coordinator at least monthly. With this comes the expectation to monitor the physical accounting of diving materiel and hyperbaric chamber systems inventory at least annually, as well as obtain and maintain access to RCRP or TOA/PGI, as appropriate, to monitor inventories and report discrepancies/shortfalls.
   • Maintain a current library of all publications, instructions, and messages related to diving materiel and hyperbaric chamber systems in-use by EODGRU TWO and its subordinate commands.
   • Assist the coordination of issue and receipt of diving materiel and hyperbaric chamber systems and related materiel throughout EODGRU TWO.
   • Assist the coordination of diving materiel and hyperbaric chamber systems maintenance and repair conducted by outside entities. With this comes the expectation to develop scopes of work and obtain service quotes when required, and schedule and track the status of diving materiel and hyperbaric chamber systems undergoing maintenance or repair by outside activities, providing status updates as required.
   • Advise short and long-term maintenance plans.
   • Assist the phase replacement, technical refresh, and disposition of diving materiel and hyperbaric chamber systems throughout EODGRU TWO.
   • Assist the coordination of training related to the use and sustainment of diving materiel and hyperbaric chamber systems, to include oxygen worker, and provide after-action reports as required. With this comes the expectation to assist the development of short and long-range training plans, to include, but not limited to, the Master Scenario Events List.
   • Conduct training in the maintenance and repair of mixed-gas underwater breathing apparatuses (principally MK16) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCUBA) regulators in-use by EODGRU TWO and its subordinate commands.
   • Coordinate the submission of air samples to the divers compressed air testing (DCAT) program and the delivery of related results. With this comes the expectation to immediately notify EODGRU TWO and subordinate commands whenever an air sample is found unsafe, and coordinate removal of the affected compressor from service.
   • Coordinate the scheduling of Low-Mu testing of materiel in-use by EODGRU TWO and its subordinate commands.
   • Coordinate the certification of diving materiel and hyperbaric chamber systems throughout EODGRU TWO, less those in-use aboard Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) TWO.

   
   

   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

   
   

   • Active Secret clearance required
   • Minimum High school diploma or a GED
   • No less than ten (10) years’ experience as a U.S. Navy First Class Diver or Master Diver, paygrade of E-7 or higher
   • No less than three (3) years’ experience in Navy Expeditionary Combat Force logistics management
   • No less than one (1) year experience using Microsoft Teams software
   • Must have prior qualification as MK16 underwater breathing apparatus diver and hyperbaric chamber operator.
   • Excellent written and oral communication.
   • Competent in Windows OS and Microsoft Office, operating an IBM-style microcomputer, and utilizing computer databases.
   • Ability to lift and carry items weighing approximately 35 lbs.
   • Ability to drive and operate a motor vehicle.
   • Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Two, Virginia Beach.

   This position requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by your start date. Subject to applicable law, all prospective hires will need to present proof that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for medical or religious accommodations.

   
   

   BENEFITS

   
   

   • Health and Dental Insurance

   • Life insurance
   • Short-term & Long-term Disability insurance
   • Workers Compensations benefits
   • 401k retirement plan
   • *Not an exhaustive list

   ZP is an Equal Opportunity Employer empowering people no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work culture that values all.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right explosive ordnance disposal manager for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with explosive ordnance disposal managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit explosive ordnance disposal managers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   To find explosive ordnance disposal manager candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as constructionjobs.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit explosive ordnance disposal managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new explosive ordnance disposal manager

   Once you've found the explosive ordnance disposal manager candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new explosive ordnance disposal manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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