Meteorologist
Lowell, AR
Full-time
Onsite
1 month ago
About the role
Oceanography Officers, also known as METOC, are Navy geophysical experts specializing in meteorology, oceanography, hydrography, and geophysics.
Their mission is to support fleet and joint operations by providing environmental data to ensure navigation safety, operational access, and force lethality.
Key responsibilities include leading data collection, prediction, and dissemination, and managing teams from small detachments to large commands.
The role offers diverse sea and shore assignments worldwide, such as at sea on ships or ashore at research and command centers.
Training involves courses like IWBC and BOAT, with postgraduate education at the Naval Postgraduate School for senior officers.
Requirements include a technical bachelor’s degree, completion of calculus and physics courses, and eligibility for security clearance.
Benefits cover pay, allowances, education programs, and potential incentives, with career advancement opportunities through promotions and specialized training.
Their mission is to support fleet and joint operations by providing environmental data to ensure navigation safety, operational access, and force lethality.
Key responsibilities include leading data collection, prediction, and dissemination, and managing teams from small detachments to large commands.
The role offers diverse sea and shore assignments worldwide, such as at sea on ships or ashore at research and command centers.
Training involves courses like IWBC and BOAT, with postgraduate education at the Naval Postgraduate School for senior officers.
Requirements include a technical bachelor’s degree, completion of calculus and physics courses, and eligibility for security clearance.
Benefits cover pay, allowances, education programs, and potential incentives, with career advancement opportunities through promotions and specialized training.
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