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Materials Expediter
This standard is used to grade nonsupervisory jobs involved in routing and expediting the movement of parts, end items, supplies, and material within production and repair facilities to meet priority needs. This work requires knowledge of material characteristics, uses, condition, industrial production shop procedures, shop layout, and internal supply sources.
What WG-6910 pays
Federal Wage System pay is set by local prevailing wage surveys, so it moves with the wage area rather than a national table.
Wage Grade rates are published per wage area rather than nationally, so the number that matters is the one for the installation you are applying to.
Source: DoD Civilian Personnel Advisory Service wage schedules.
Qualification requirements
OPM's standard for WG-6910, as written.
Materials Expediter
Federal Wage System Position
Work Performed
This standard is used to grade nonsupervisory jobs involved in routing and expediting the movement of parts, end items, supplies, and material within production and repair facilities to meet priority needs. This work requires knowledge of material characteristics, uses, condition, industrial production shop procedures, shop layout, and internal supply sources.
What this means if you served
- Write the duties, not the billet. OPM credits military experience on the work performed, and does not use rank or pay to judge specialized experience.
- Put the training and certifications you earned in service on the page. They count here.
- Claim your veterans preference on the application. It is not applied for you.
- No positive education requirement here, so qualifying experience can stand in for the education.
How to qualify for WG-6910
1Review Trade/Craft Requirements
WG positions require demonstrated skill in a specific trade or craft. Review the job announcement for required certifications, licenses, and hands-on experience.
2Document Your Experience
WG positions are experience-based, not grade-based. Document your years of hands-on trade experience, apprenticeships completed, and journeyman status if applicable.
3Gather Credentials
Collect your DD-214, trade certifications (welding, electrical, HVAC, etc.), apprenticeship completion certificates, and any specialized licenses required for your trade.
4Build Your Federal Resume
Two pages, the same USAJOBS limit that has applied since 27 September 2025. Lead with hands-on trade experience: the tools and equipment you ran, safety training, the projects you finished, and hours worked per week.
5Apply on USAJOBS
Search for WG positions in your trade specialty, carefully answer assessment questions about your skill level and experience, and submit before the closing date.
Typical duties
- Perform materials expediter tasks as assigned
- Follow safety procedures and regulations
- Maintain and operate tools and equipment
- Complete work orders and documentation
- Coordinate with team members and supervisors
Key competencies
Ability to follow safety procedures and regulations
Knowledge of tools and equipment for the trade
Skill in performing physical tasks requiring manual dexterity
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to read and interpret instructions and procedures
Words the announcement will use
Use the ones your record actually supports. A rater is matching your experience against the specialized experience statement, and a keyword with nothing behind it does not survive that.
Questions about WG-6910
What is a Materials Expediter?
A Materials Expediter (WG-6910) routes and expedites the movement of parts, supplies, and materials within production and repair facilities to meet priority needs. Work involves tracking material flow, coordinating with shops, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring critical items reach their destinations on time. This logistics coordination role keeps production lines moving efficiently.
How much does a federal Materials Expediter make?
Federal Materials Expediters are paid under the WG system with locality adjustments. WG-6910 positions typically range from WG-6 to WG-9 based on complexity and scope of coordination. Expediters at major depots handling multiple production lines earn higher grades. Check DCPAS wage schedules for specific hourly rates in your locality.
What are the requirements for WG-6910 positions?
WG-6910 positions require knowledge of material characteristics, production shop procedures, shop layouts, and internal supply sources. Candidates must track multiple shipments, coordinate priorities, and communicate effectively with production personnel. Higher grades require understanding of production scheduling, ability to resolve material shortages, and expertise in expediting critical items.
Can military experience substitute for education in WG-6910?
Yes, military supply chain and logistics coordination experience transfers well to WG-6910. Army 92A, Marine Corps 0431, Navy LS, and Air Force 2S0X1 personnel with experience tracking parts and coordinating supply flow have relevant skills. Your experience expediting critical supplies in operational environments demonstrates exactly the coordination abilities federal facilities need.
What is the career progression for Materials Expediters?
Materials Expediters advance from WG-6 through WG-9 based on coordination complexity and production scope. Senior expediters manage material flow for entire production facilities. Related paths include WG-6907 Materials Handler or advancement to GS Production Controller (1152) positions. Work Leader (WL) roles lead expediting teams. Supply chain certifications enhance advancement.
How do I apply for WG-6910 jobs on USAJOBS?
Search USAJOBS for "Materials Expediter" or "6910" to find positions at military depots, shipyards, and federal manufacturing facilities. Emphasize your experience tracking materials, coordinating with production teams, and resolving supply bottlenecks. Document your familiarity with inventory systems and ability to prioritize competing demands. Veterans' preference applies.
Ready to apply for WG-6910?
A rater matches your record against the announcement's specialized experience statement, inside two pages. BMR writes that shape from your own experience: competency headers, real scope, hours per week, and the supervisor detail the rater checks.