72D Environmental Scientist

DC Army National Guard; La Marque (TX); On-site; USD 4,400 - 5,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TRICARE Reserve Select

Life insurance

Shopping privileges

Free flights

Spouse testing support

Recreational facilities

Pension after 20 years

Job summary

DC Army National Guard seeks an Environmental Scientist who will serve as a commissioned Medical Corps Officer in the U.S. Army Health Care Team.

You will apply biology, environmental health and industrial hygiene to prevent illness and protect the health of service members. The position offers 26 days of orientation at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX, and a range of benefits including TRICARE Reserve Select, life insurance, shopping privileges, free flights, spouse testing support,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of biology, environmental health and industrial hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prevent illness and injury as part of the Medical Corps Officer team.

Skills

Environmental health

Biology

Industrial hygiene

Job description

Job Description

The environment we live in has a huge impact on our health. Think about it. Is the air we breathe clean? Is the water contaminated? How will temperature and moisture levels affect the growth of toxic molds? It is for these reasons, along with myriad others, that the Army National Guard needs Environmental Scientists to join our team of Medical Corps Officers. As an Environmental Scientist and an Officer on the U.S. Army Health Care Team, your knowledge of biology, environmental health, and industrial hygiene will help prevent illness and injury. Now is your chance to ensure the health and vitality of the men and women who stand ready to respond when something threatens the community, the State, or the Nation. But you won't stand apart from these heroes. You will stand among them as a commissioned Medical Corps Officer in the Army National Guard. In so doing, you will increase your knowledge and learn the latest techniques in our collaborative environment. When you practice in your community and serve when needed, you'll enhance your skills by working alongside health care professionals who share your passion for excellence while eliminating the distractions typically found in a civilian practice, such as office management or overhead.

Earn While You Learn

Either way, it's an outstanding way to serve your country and help others. Medical Professional Officers are required to complete an initial military orientation and training course lasting 26 days in San Antonio, TX, at Fort Sam Houston. The trainers are fellow Medical Professional Officers.

Benefits

• Medical and dental care for you and your family (TRICARE Reserve Select)
• Up to $400,000 in low-cost life insurance
• Discounted and tax-free grocery and shopping privileges at post exchanges and commissaries
• Free military air flights based on space availability
• Free academic testing and counseling for spouse
• Access to recreational facilities on military installations
• A retirement pension plan at the completion of 20 years of part-time service

Requirements

• Meet the prescribed medical and moral standards for appointment as a commissioned Officer
• Be a United States citizen
• Have completed an accredited qualifying degree program
• Be 21 years of age
• Some Advanced Practice Medical Professionals may join up to age 58
• Be able to obtain a secret security clearance

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications. Actual assignment may depend on position availability.

Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $196.26 and $254.91 per drill weekend

Programs and benefits are subject to change.