Meteorologist
West Milwaukee, WI
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 related fields. Their mission is to analyze and apply environmental data to support fleet operations, ensuring navigation safety, freedom of maneuver, and operational effectiveness.
Key responsibilities include leading environmental data collection, processing, prediction, and dissemination to support naval missions. They serve in diverse roles at sea and ashore, leading teams from small detachments to large commands, and serve on vessels, aircraft carriers, and in research facilities.
Training involves initial courses like IWBC and BOAT, with opportunities for postgraduate education at the Naval Postgraduate School. Qualifications require a technical bachelor's degree, calculus and physics coursework, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain security clearance. Career advancement includes sea, shore, and educational tours with promotion opportunities up to Flag Officer ranks. Benefits include pay, allowances, education programs, and potential incentives.
Key responsibilities include leading environmental data collection, processing, prediction, and dissemination to support naval missions. They serve in diverse roles at sea and ashore, leading teams from small detachments to large commands, and serve on vessels, aircraft carriers, and in research facilities.
Training involves initial courses like IWBC and BOAT, with opportunities for postgraduate education at the Naval Postgraduate School. Qualifications require a technical bachelor's degree, calculus and physics coursework, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain security clearance. Career advancement includes sea, shore, and educational tours with promotion opportunities up to Flag Officer ranks. Benefits include pay, allowances, education programs, and potential incentives.
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