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Environmental Science/Engineering Officer - 72D


  • Active/Reserve:Both
  • Officer/Enlisted:Officer
  • Restrictions:None

Overview

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

    • Requirements

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

    • Training

    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

  • Ability to make accurate, immediate decisions
  • Perform under stress
  • Apply critical technical and thinking skills
  • Tremendous concentration

    • ASVAB

    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an examination that is administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It is used to determine qualification and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

  • No ASVAB

    • Compensation

    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:

  • May receive pay for continuing education
  • 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
  • Noncontributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service
  • Nocost or lowcost 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)
    • Army Reserve
  • May receive pay for continuing education and training
  • Noncontributory retirement benefits at age 60 with 20 years of qualifying service
  • Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k)

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