United States Army - Environmental Science Officer

Job Duties:

1. Identify, evaluate and recommend the course of action to control potential health hazards
2. Assess equipment, clothing and material systems
3. Develop environmental health and industrial hygiene criteria/standards
4. Promote policies, programs, practices and operations for the prevention of disease, illness and injury

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 semester hours in the physical or biological sciences
2. Must be between 21 and 42 years of age
3. Must be a U.S. citizen

1. In addition to the above qualifications, an unrestricted license to practice and a permanent U.S. residency is required for Reserve duty officers
2. Must be between 21 and 42 years of age (may request waiver)

Training:

1. Job training for medical service corps officers includes completing an Officer Basic Leadership Course, which introduces you to the Army Health Care system, Army doctrine and basic Soldier/leader skills.

Helpful Skills:

1. Ability to make accurate, immediate decisions
2. Perform under stress
3. Apply critical technical and thinking skills
4. Tremendous concentration

Compensation:

1. May receive additional pay for continuing education
2. 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
3. Non-contributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service
4. No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
5. Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
6. Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k)

1. May receive additional pay for continuing education and training
2. Noncontributory retirement benefits at age 60 with 20 years of qualifying service
3. Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k)