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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Owensville, MO
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The NOAA Basic Officer Training Class (BOTC) offers a unique opportunity to join the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Commissioned Officer Corps. This role is centered around environmental stewardship, where officers engage in various operational tasks related to climate, weather, ocean, and coastal sciences. Officers will operate research vessels and aircraft, lead scientific expeditions, and contribute to significant environmental projects, all while collaborating with a diverse team of experts.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safe and efficient operation of NOAA aircraft, including vessels, aircraft, and uncrewed systems.
- Operate NOAA's specialized aircraft, manage research and survey vessels, and support data collection missions, including fisheries surveys, atmospheric sampling, and coastal mapping.
- Provide leadership and support necessary for day-to-day operations within your assigned NOAA unit.
- Provide technical, operational, and managerial expertise to other areas of NOAA, particularly in aviation, maritime, and inter-service transfer missions.
- Participate in collecting and analyzing environmental data across various NOAA missions.
- Work collaboratively with other government agencies, research institutions, and NOAA teams on scientific and operational missions.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must pass a military physical examination.
- Must be able to obtain, and maintain, a security clearance level of 'Secret.'
- Must hold a bachelor's degree from a postsecondary institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education that includes the completion of at least 48 semester (72 quarter) hours in STEM course work pertaining to NOAA's missions.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on a combination of base pay, assigned duties, and location.
- Incentive pay based on assigned duties (e.g., diving, sailing, flying).
- Allowances for housing and subsistence determined by assigned location.
