National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Vonore, TN
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time
Vonore, TN
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
About the position
The NOAA Basic Officer Training Class (BOTC) offers a unique opportunity for individuals to join the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps, focusing on environmental science and operational leadership. As a NOAA Corps officer, you will engage in various activities, including operating research vessels and aircraft, leading scientific expeditions, and contributing to environmental projects. This role emphasizes hands-on operational work combined with strategic planning, aimed at addressing critical environmental challenges and influencing national and global policies.
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.
