Information Technology Jobs in Ruston Washington

We understand that choosing a family medical practice is about more than just working in your field of choice. This is also a decision about the lifestyle you create for you and your family. At Sound Family Medicine, we are as dedicated to your success as you are. When you join us you are joining an established company with a solid business model in place, so that you can concentrate on what really matters ? practicing medicine. Our fantastic administrative and support teams have helped our steady growth for the past 30 years and allowed us to become the largest physician-owned practice in Pierce County.

We are dedicated to helping our physicians, physician assistants, and ARNP?s continue to learn and grow as individuals within the organization. Our innovative approach fosters mutual respect and the development of positive, productive working relationships. With our flexible programs and cutting edge technology, you will also have ample time for a quality family or personal life. This sets us apart from larger healthcare systems and contributes to our provider?s job satisfaction. Sound Family Medicine provides options to include full spectrum family medicine with maternity care, office procedures, inpatient medicine and/or clinic only. We are committed to maintaining our reputation as a cutting-edge, patient-centered private practice while supporting you in growing your ability to deliver the kind of medicine you believe in.

The Opportunity

The Physician Assistant will provide advanced primary care to patients in our facility under the mentorship of a Supervising Physician. This role examines patients, takes medical histories, and treats patients with comprehensive and compassionate care. This candidate will work alongside Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, and Medical Assistants to ensure each patient is cared for.

To be successful in this role, we?re looking for someone who can:

Provide comprehensive and compassionate patient care.

• Help provide primary care to patients.
• Perform physical exams and patient observations.
• Record patient medical histories and symptoms.
• Create patient care plans and contribute to existing plans.
• Order, administer and analyze diagnostic tests.
• Monitor and operate medical equipment.
• Diagnose health issues.
• Detect changes in a patient?s health and change treatment plans as necessary.
• Administer medicines and treatments.
• Evaluate responses to treatments and medications.
• Consult with healthcare professionals.
• Train patients and families on managing illnesses or injuries and disease prevention.

Education and Experience:

• State of Washington Physician Assistant License: Required
  • One year experience working as a Physician Assistant: Preferred
• NCCPA Board Certification: Required
• CPR and/or BLS Certification: Required

Health Requirements:

• Documentation of Hep B vaccination or proof of immunity (titer).
• Documentation of negative TB test.
  • PPD skin test or QuantiFERON test completed within the last calendar year.
• Documentation of MMR or immunity status.
• Documentation of Varicella vaccine or immunity status.
• Documentation of TDaP vaccine within the last 10 years.
• Documentation of influenza for the current year.
• COVID-19 vaccinations

Summary of benefits as a Sound Family Medicine Provider:

• Base salary guarantee while you establish your practice
• Competitive salary including production bonus
• All providers have input to practice decisions and partner physicians have governance over final decision making.
• Customized marketing plan to help quickly establish your patient panel
• Expense reimbursement for continuing medical education (CME), dues and memberships
• 4 Weeks of paid time off plus 8 paid holidays

Additional benefits include:

• Base and buy-up medical insurance options
• Base and buy-up dental plan options
• Eye care benefits at no cost at the employee level
• Company paid Life insurance and AD&D insurance
• Life insurance coverage at great rates
• Long Term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan with company Match plus profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts for Verizon Wireless

Sound Family Medicine is a smoke-free, drug-free workplace. All employment offers are conditioned upon acceptable pre-employment drug tests which include testing for the use of marijuana and nicotine. This role is a safety-sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk. As part of our commitment to a healthy workplace, we require employees to obtain an annual flu immunization as well as all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by October 18, 2021.

We understand that choosing a family medical practice is about more than just working in your field of choice. This is also a decision about the lifestyle you create for you and your family. At Sound Family Medicine, we are as dedicated to your success as you are. When you join us you are joining an established company with a solid business model in place, so that you can concentrate on what really matters ? practicing medicine. Our fantastic administrative and support teams have helped our steady growth for the past 30 years and allowed us to become the largest physician-owned practice in Pierce County.

We are dedicated to helping our physicians, physician assistants, and ARNP?s continue to learn and grow as individuals within the organization. Our innovative approach fosters mutual respect and the development of positive, productive working relationships. With our flexible programs and cutting edge technology, you will also have ample time for a quality family or personal life. This sets us apart from larger healthcare systems and contributes to our provider?s job satisfaction. Sound Family Medicine provides options to include full spectrum family medicine with maternity care, office procedures, inpatient medicine and/or clinic only. We are committed to maintaining our reputation as a cutting-edge, patient-centered private practice while supporting you in growing your ability to deliver the kind of medicine you believe in.

The Opportunity

The Physician Assistant will provide advanced primary care to patients in our facility under the mentorship of a Supervising Physician. This role examines patients, takes medical histories, and treats patients with comprehensive and compassionate care. This candidate will work alongside Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, and Medical Assistants to ensure each patient is cared for.

To be successful in this role, we?re looking for someone who can:

Provide comprehensive and compassionate patient care.

• Help provide primary care to patients.
• Perform physical exams and patient observations.
• Record patient medical histories and symptoms.
• Create patient care plans and contribute to existing plans.
• Order, administer and analyze diagnostic tests.
• Monitor and operate medical equipment.
• Diagnose health issues.
• Detect changes in a patient?s health and change treatment plans as necessary.
• Administer medicines and treatments.
• Evaluate responses to treatments and medications.
• Consult with healthcare professionals.
• Train patients and families on managing illnesses or injuries and disease prevention.

Education and Experience:

• State of Washington Physician Assistant License: Required
• One year experience working as a Physician Assistant: Preferred
• NCCPA Board Certification: Required
• CPR and/or BLS Certification: Required

Health Requirements:

• Documentation of Hep B vaccination or proof of immunity (titer).
• Documentation of negative TB test.
  • PPD skin test or QuantiFERON test completed within the last calendar year.
• Documentation of MMR or immunity status.
• Documentation of Varicella vaccine or immunity status.
• Documentation of TDaP vaccine within the last 10 years.
• Documentation of influenza for the current year.
• COVID-19 vaccinations

Summary of benefits as a Sound Family Medicine Provider:

• Base salary guarantee while you establish your practice
• Competitive salary including production bonus
• All providers have input to practice decisions and partner physicians have governance over final decision making.
• Customized marketing plan to help quickly establish your patient panel
• Expense reimbursement for continuing medical education (CME), dues and memberships
• 4 Weeks of paid time off plus 8 paid holidays

Additional benefits include:

• Base and buy-up medical insurance options
• Base and buy-up dental plan options
• Eye care benefits at no cost at the employee level
• Company paid Life insurance and AD&D insurance
• Life insurance coverage at great rates
• Long Term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan with company Match plus profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts for Verizon Wireless

Sound Family Medicine is a smoke-free, drug-free workplace. All employment offers are conditioned upon acceptable pre-employment drug tests which include testing for the use of marijuana and nicotine. This role is a safety-sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk. As part of our commitment to a healthy workplace, we require employees to obtain an annual flu immunization as well as all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by October 18, 2021.

Join one of PSBJs 100 Best Workplaces for 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 to work with a highly skilled legal team that moves mountains to support our clients. We're looking for dynamic Family Law Paralegals with experience in Snohomish County to join the McKinley Irvin family, supporting our Everett Attorneys either remotely, in-office, or hybrid.

Interested in this unique opportunity to join an amazing firm? A completed application, cover letter, resume, and salary expectations are required for consideration.

***No agency inquiries, please.***

What We Offer:

• Work that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of others
• A supportive community of purpose-driven individuals
• Competitive compensation, PTO, and benefits
• State-of-the-art technology, resources, and support
• Opportunities to work 100% remote, on-site, or hybrid, depending upon preference

What You Contribute:

First and foremost, we are empathetic advocates for our clients. We provide a supportive refuge during their time of crisis, while relentlessly pursuing the best possible outcome for their futures. To continue our mission, we are looking for similarly minded, full-time Paralegals. If you want to build your future along with ours, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Communicating with clients, court personnel, experts, and opposing counsel
• Drafting, filing, serving, and tracking general pleadings and documents/correspondence
• Maintaining Attorney's calendar and case schedule docketing, including sending reminders and tracking trial deposits
• Handling large volumes of financial documents, organizing, and analyzing them
• Reviewing and organizing discovery
• Helping Attorneys prepare for hearings, mediations, and trials

What you bring to the table:

• Snohomish County experience required
• At least 3-5 years of family law or fast-paced litigation experience required with solid academic credentials
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines under time constraints
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• High degree of professionalism and dependability
• Proficiency in litigation software including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Family Soft, and time-keeping applications
• King County experience is a plus

Paralegal Total Rewards

McKinley Irvin offers a competitive total rewards package with compensation commensurate with experience and generous benefits, including but not limited to:

• Choice of PPO/HDHP health plans
• Choice of two dental plans
• Vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan with generous matching
• Flexible paid time off starting at three weeks per year
• 10 paid company holidays annually
• Commuter subsidies
• Group Life and Disability
• College-bound-graduate laptop program
• Remote/Hybrid work option
• Thriving and engaged culture of smart co-workers
• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus potential

Base Pay:

This position encompasses multiple internal levels with differing pay bands. The broad salary range below represents the lowest and highest pay possible across Levels 1 (less than 5 years of experience) and 2 (5-9 years of experience) in King County.

Typically, we hire King County Paralegal candidates with 3-5 years of experience within the expected hiring range below. Actual pay rate is determined based on relevant experience, demonstrated skills, and relevant credentials.

We encourage candidates with 10+ years of experience to apply. Compensation for highly experienced candidates may be considered above the expected hiring range listed here.

• Expected Hiring Range: 27.00-38.00/hour
• Broad Salary Range: 27.00-53.40/hour

About McKinley Irvin:

With offices in Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Everett, Kirkland, Vancouver, and Portland, McKinley Irvin is the Pacific Northwest's largest family law firm. For over 30 years, we've dedicated ourselves to our clients, their families, and the evolving nature of what it means to be a family. It is our goal to achieve the best possible results for our clients, while at the same time delivering world-class personal service.

Our Philosophy:

We believe families are the root of civilization, that healthy families create healthy communities, and that communities are the foundation of the country. By helping one family at a time, we better our society as a whole.

Summit Veterinary Referral Center is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician for their Internal Medicine Department!

Job Summary:
We are currently seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Internal Medicine team. As an Internal Medicine Technician, you will be responsible for providing veterinary care for our patients. You will work with our veterinary team to provide high-quality medical care to both pets and their owners. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be adaptable, have a positive attitude, and a passion for animal care.

Compensation & Benefits:

• **Sign On Bonus Available Up to $5000**
• Hourly pay range- $30.00 - $40.00 depending on experience
• Shift differential for any shift hours worked within 6p-6am $3/hr Mon-Thurs and $5/hr Fri-Sun
• CE/Dues/License Fees/Uniform Allowances
• 401k
• PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee assistance plan with focus on mental health
• Plus more employee perks!

Schedule:

• 10 hour shifts 4 times per week
• On-call shift rotation required once trained
• Shift differential for any shift hours worked within 6p-6am $3/hr Mon-Thurs and $5/hr Fri-Sun

Department coverage needed:

• Internal Medicine

Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid license as a Veterinary Technician or be board eligible
• Minimum of two years of experience working as a Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Experience in specialty medicine preferred, but we are willing to train the right person
• VTS in Internal Medicine encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Proper handling and restraint of medically compromised patients
• Triage and intake skills/TPR
• Critical thinking in emergency setting
• Perform technical procedures such as venipuncture, administering IV fluids, and catheter placement.
• Perform drug calculations, administer controlled and non controlled medications PO, SQ, IM, and IV as directed by the veterinarian.
• Monitor, induce, maintain and recover patients undergoing anesthetic procedures
• Provide nursing care and treatment to hospitalized patients
• Educate pet owners on post-operative and at-home care for their pets.
• Assist with advanced imaging (Fluoroscopy/X-ray/Ultrasound/MRI/CT)
• Communicate with other departments within the hospital or clinic for the overall success of the practice.

Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Why Summit:

Summit Veterinary Referral Center is the largest Emergency and Specialty Center in the South Puget Sound. With specialists in Anesthesia, Cardiology, Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Nutrition, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Surgery and Radiology, we work as a team to provide the most comprehensive patient and client care in our region. Grand rounds occur daily and our specialists are regularly available to consult on cases (even in the middle of the night). We have 7 surgical suites, CT/MRI, endoscopy, telemetry, digital radiography, echocardiography, ultrasound, fluoroscopy and more.

Our culture is all about collaboration, and a thriving passion for best medicine. We embrace your learning and development with a robust CE budget and opportunities for growth (VTS support). We strive for sustainable excellence with multiple structures in place to aid in reducing burnout and helping you live your best life!

We have grown steadily in our 15-year history, but we are still a young developing practice with a lot of heart. We need talented folks like you and your friends (don’t worry…we have PLENTY of room to fit in more folks like you) to help us keep growing, thriving, and delivering the absolute best in patient and client care.

Interested in joining our team?

If you are interested in applying and meet the qualifications, please complete the application and make sure to include an updated resume. 

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Compensation details: 30-35 Hourly Wage

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Summit Veterinary Referral Center is hiring Licensed Veterinary Technicians for their Neurology Department!

Job Summary:
We are currently seeking Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our Neurology team. As a Neurology Technician, you will play a vital role in providing top-notch medical care to pets and their owners. You will be part of a collaborative veterinary team involved in neurologic procedures, ensuring the highest standards in anesthesia care and working closely with multiple departments to create seamless patient experiences. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be adaptable, have a positive attitude, and a passion for animal care.

Schedule:

• 10 hour shifts 4 times per week
• Weekend shift per week required
• On-call shift rotation required once trained
• Shift differential for any shift hours worked within 6p-6am $3/hr Mon-Thurs and $5/hr Fri-Sun

Department coverage needed:

• Neurology

Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid license as a Veterinary Technician or be board eligible
• Minimum of two years of experience working as a Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Experience in specialty medicine preferred, but we are willing to train the right person
• VTS in Neurology encouraged to apply

Responsibilities:

• Proper handling and restraint of medically compromised patients
• Triage and intake skills/TPR
• Critical thinking in emergency setting
• Perform technical procedures such as venipuncture, administering IV fluids, and catheter placement.
• Perform drug calculations, administer controlled and non controlled medications PO, SQ, IM, and IV as directed by the veterinarian.
• Monitor, induce, maintain and recover patients undergoing anesthetic procedures
• Provide nursing care and treatment to hospitalized patients
• Educate pet owners on post-operative and at-home care for their pets.
• Assist with advanced imaging (Fluoroscopy/X-ray/Ultrasound/MRI/CT)
• Communicate with other departments within the hospital or clinic for the overall success of the practice.

Compensation & Benefits:

• **Hiring Bonus/Relocation assistance Available**
• Hourly pay range- $30.00 - $40.00 depending on experience
• Shift differential for any shift hours worked within 6p-6am $3/hr Mon-Thurs and $5/hr Fri-Sun
• CE/Dues/License Fees/Uniform Allowances
• 401k
• PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee assistance plan with focus on mental health
• Plus more employee perks!

Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Why Summit:

Summit Veterinary Referral Center is the largest Emergency and Specialty Center in the South Puget Sound. With specialists in Anesthesia, Cardiology, Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Nutrition, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Surgery and Radiology, we work as a team to provide the most comprehensive patient and client care in our region. Grand rounds occur daily and our specialists are regularly available to consult on cases (even in the middle of the night). We have 7 surgical suites, CT/MRI, endoscopy, telemetry, digital radiography, echocardiography, ultrasound, fluoroscopy and more.

Our culture is all about collaboration, and a thriving passion for best medicine. We embrace your learning and development with a robust CE budget and opportunities for growth (VTS support). We strive for sustainable excellence with multiple structures in place to aid in reducing burnout and helping you live your best life!

We have grown steadily in our 15-year history, but we are still a young developing practice with a lot of heart. We need talented folks like you and your friends (don’t worry…we have PLENTY of room to fit in more folks like you) to help us keep growing, thriving, and delivering the absolute best in patient and client care.

Interested in joining our team?

If you are interested in applying and meet the qualifications, please complete the application and make sure to include an updated resume. We are excited to hear from you!

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Compensation details: 24-35 Hourly Wage

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We're on the hunt for curious, motivated individuals to test and review online money-making opportunities featured on FinanceBuzz. If you enjoy discovering new platforms and sharing your experience, this flexible gig could be perfect for you.

Responsibilities:

• Explore and try various side hustle options (cashback sites, survey apps, etc.)

• Document and report your experience with each platform

• Track potential earnings and ease of use

• Share insights to help improve user recommendations

Requirements:

• Basic tech skills and a stable internet connection

• Comfortable navigating apps and websites

• Ability to work independently

• No prior experience required

Benefits:

• Set your own schedule – work anytime, from anywhere

• Try real ways to earn money online

• Get paid to share honest feedback

• Ideal for side-income seekers, students, or remote workers

Start exploring side hustle opportunities here.

This position is for individuals who want to develop a side income stream while still working full time. You will test different small-scale remote opportunities, learn what works, and grow what produces results.

You’ll use the resources provided to guide you, but your path is self-driven. Over time, you might focus more on the hustles that bring the highest returns.

Responsibilities:

• Review and apply different side-hustle ideas tailored for people with full jobs

• Execute tasks, manage projects or gigs you select

• Keep a simple record of your time vs. earnings

• Iterate and improve your approach as you go

Requirements:

• Stable full-time job or core commitment

• Access to internet and device for remote work

• Willingness to test ideas and adapt

• Organization, follow-through, and consistency

Bonus Skills:

• Ability to analyze which hustles are viable

• Comfort with trial and error

• Some prior side-gig experience (but not required)

Benefits:

• Fully remote

• Flexible hours

• Potential to grow side income steadily

• No micromanagement

We’re offering a role for someone who wants to lead their own side-income project in their spare time. You’ll explore various proven side hustles, select the ones that fit your lifestyle, and run them like mini projects.

You’ll get curated content to guide your decisions. The goal is to find manageable, sustainable income streams that don’t interfere with your full-time role.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate side-hustle options and pick those you believe you can execute

• Plan and carry out your selected projects or tasks

• Track metrics—time invested, return, conversion rates

• Refine your focus toward the best-performing hustles

Requirements:

• Employed full time or committed to another primary role

• Basic skills for remote work (internet, device)

• Project mindset: set goals, measure outcomes, adjust

• Persistence and consistency

Strong Traits:

• Analytical

• Willing to adapt

• Growth-oriented

Benefits:

• No fixed schedule

• Remote and flexible

• Ability to scale your side work over time

• Tools and guidance included

Job Title : Bomb Technician (EOD) Category / Component : Enlisted • Active Overview Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians locate, identify, render safe, and dispose of explosive threats on land, at sea, and underwater, using advanced robotics, diving, and explosives skills to protect forces and civilians and support fleet and joint operations worldwide.

Key Responsibilities Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics, and outdated explosives; neutralize ordnance including sea mines, torpedoes, depth charges, and improvised explosive devices; remotely disable unsafe ordnance using robotic and diagnostic technology; conduct parachute and helicopter insertion operations; clear waterways of mines in support of ships and submarines; provide explosive ordnance support to law enforcement agencies and organizations such as the United States Secret Service and Department of State.

What to Expect Global missions in every environment, from parachuting into remote terrain to arriving by small boat on foreign shores; majority of time spent in the field conducting high risk, time critical tasks with strict safety and risk management; regular integration with Special Operations, fleet units, and interagency partners; intense physical and mental demands with a culture that values precision, calm decision making, and discipline.

Work Environment Operate worldwide on land, at sea, and underwater from EOD Mobile Units and detachments; insert via parachute, helicopter, and small boats; work from ships, shore commands, and forward locations; serve in small team based units that balance training, readiness, and operational tasking with limited administrative overhead compared to field work.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by an EOD preparatory course at Great Lakes, Illinois, that builds swimming, conditioning, small boat skills, and risk management fundamentals; EOD Assessment and Selection Course that evaluates aquatic adaptability, running, swimming, academics, professionalism, and teamwork; Navy diver training at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center; Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, which covers demolition, conventional ordnance, underwater mines, missiles, landmines, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats; Basic Parachute Training and ongoing advanced training and qualifications throughout a career.

Apply for the Navy Warrior Challenge contract for EOD during initial enlistment, then pass the EOD Physical Screening Test and diver medical screening; complete required assessments and receive recommendation and screening from an EOD officer or senior enlisted EOD technician; additional in service accession requirements may include minimum time on board, performance standards, and command endorsement.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Eyesight correctable within EOD diving standards, with no color blindness; qualifying ASVAB scores using combinations such as arithmetic reasoning and verbal expression or general science, mechanical comprehension, and electronics information; age typically 30 or younger at accession; United States citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance; excellent physical condition and swimming ability, with the capacity to perform detailed technical tasks under stress and in hazardous environments.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Job Title : Bomb Technician (EOD) Category / Component : Enlisted • Active Overview Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians locate, identify, render safe, and dispose of explosive threats on land, at sea, and underwater, using advanced robotics, diving, and explosives skills to protect forces and civilians and support fleet and joint operations worldwide.

Key Responsibilities Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics, and outdated explosives; neutralize ordnance including sea mines, torpedoes, depth charges, and improvised explosive devices; remotely disable unsafe ordnance using robotic and diagnostic technology; conduct parachute and helicopter insertion operations; clear waterways of mines in support of ships and submarines; provide explosive ordnance support to law enforcement agencies and organizations such as the United States Secret Service and Department of State.

What to Expect Global missions in every environment, from parachuting into remote terrain to arriving by small boat on foreign shores; majority of time spent in the field conducting high risk, time critical tasks with strict safety and risk management; regular integration with Special Operations, fleet units, and interagency partners; intense physical and mental demands with a culture that values precision, calm decision making, and discipline.

Work Environment Operate worldwide on land, at sea, and underwater from EOD Mobile Units and detachments; insert via parachute, helicopter, and small boats; work from ships, shore commands, and forward locations; serve in small team based units that balance training, readiness, and operational tasking with limited administrative overhead compared to field work.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by an EOD preparatory course at Great Lakes, Illinois, that builds swimming, conditioning, small boat skills, and risk management fundamentals; EOD Assessment and Selection Course that evaluates aquatic adaptability, running, swimming, academics, professionalism, and teamwork; Navy diver training at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center; Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, which covers demolition, conventional ordnance, underwater mines, missiles, landmines, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats; Basic Parachute Training and ongoing advanced training and qualifications throughout a career.

Apply for the Navy Warrior Challenge contract for EOD during initial enlistment, then pass the EOD Physical Screening Test and diver medical screening; complete required assessments and receive recommendation and screening from an EOD officer or senior enlisted EOD technician; additional in service accession requirements may include minimum time on board, performance standards, and command endorsement.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Eyesight correctable within EOD diving standards, with no color blindness; qualifying ASVAB scores using combinations such as arithmetic reasoning and verbal expression or general science, mechanical comprehension, and electronics information; age typically 30 or younger at accession; United States citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance; excellent physical condition and swimming ability, with the capacity to perform detailed technical tasks under stress and in hazardous environments.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.