Oceanography Officer: Lead Geophysical Operations

US Navy; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Navy's Oceanography Officers (METOC) apply meteorology, oceanography, hydrography, and related sciences to military operations, ensuring navigation safety and freedom of action at sea and ashore. As a commissioning Officer, you will lead diverse teams, manage environmental data, and advance through sea, shore, and educational tours, with opportunities for postgraduate study and prestigious assignments.

Applicants should hold a technical bachelor's degree with strong calculus and physics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with GPA 2.8+.
• Calculus I & II with minimum C average; calculus-based physics with minimum B average.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely support to fleet operations by collecting, processing, predicting, exploiting, and disseminating environmental data.
• Lead teams ranging from small detachments to large commands.
• Serve as the geophysical expert at operational commands.

Skills

Geophysics knowledge

Meteorology knowledge

Hydrography knowledge

Team leadership

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics/oceanography/engineering

Job description

US Navy's Oceanography Officers (METOC) apply meteorology, oceanography, hydrography, and related sciences to military operations, ensuring navigation safety and freedom of action at sea and ashore. As a commissioning Officer, you will lead diverse teams, manage environmental data, and advance through sea, shore, and educational tours, with opportunities for postgraduate study and prestigious assignments.

Applicants should hold a technical bachelor's degree with strong calculus and physics