Environmental Science/Engineering Officer

Environmental scientists supervise the scientific research for environmental health and industrial hygiene. As an officer on the U.S. Army health care team, their knowledge helps prevent illness and injury for military personnel.

Job Duties

-Identify, evaluate and recommend the course of action to control potential health hazards

-Assess weapons, equipment, clothing and material systems

-Develop environmental health and industrial hygiene criteria/standards

-Promote policies, programs, practices and operations for the prevention of disease, illness and injury

Active Duty

Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 semester hours in the physical or biological sciences

Must be between 21 and 42 years of age

Must be a U.S. citizen

Active Duty

In addition to the many privileges that come from being on the U.S. Army health care team, you’ll also be rewarded with:

-120K in student loan repayment

-May receive pay for continuing education

-30 days of paid vacation earned annually

-Noncontributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service

-No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family

-Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges

-Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k)