Meteorologist
Lemont, IL
Full-time
Onsite
1 month ago
About the role
Oceanography Officers, also known as METOC, are geophysical experts supporting Navy operations through meteorology, oceanography, hydrography, and related fields.
They provide environmental data for fleet and joint missions, ensuring navigation safety, operational access, and force lethality.
Leaders may oversee small deployable teams or large commands of over 400 personnel.
Assignments include challenging sea and shore billets worldwide, such as at sea on vessels or ashore in research labs and command centers.
Training involves courses like IWBC and BOAT, with postgraduate education at the Naval Postgraduate School often required for advancement.
Qualifications include a relevant bachelor’s degree with specific coursework, U.S. citizenship, security clearance eligibility, and physical standards.
Benefits encompass pay, health coverage, education programs, and potential incentives, with career progression opportunities across ranks.
They provide environmental data for fleet and joint missions, ensuring navigation safety, operational access, and force lethality.
Leaders may oversee small deployable teams or large commands of over 400 personnel.
Assignments include challenging sea and shore billets worldwide, such as at sea on vessels or ashore in research labs and command centers.
Training involves courses like IWBC and BOAT, with postgraduate education at the Naval Postgraduate School often required for advancement.
Qualifications include a relevant bachelor’s degree with specific coursework, U.S. citizenship, security clearance eligibility, and physical standards.
Benefits encompass pay, health coverage, education programs, and potential incentives, with career progression opportunities across ranks.
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