Naval Officer
Company: U.S. Navy
Location: Detroit
Posted on: August 8, 2022
|
|
|
Job Description:
To be eligible to enlist in the U.S. Navy, candidates must be
between the ages of 18-34 Aircraft carriers are at the core of
ongoing missions because of their potential to carry so much of the
Navys capabilities forward. Nuclear Surface Warfare Officers ensure
that Sailors in their department maintain and operate the ships
complex systems safely and efficiently. Surface Warfare Officers
(SWOs) form the backbone of Fleet leadership. In this role you
could serve as Commanding Officer over an elite crew and be an
authority in every aspect of your Navy assignments. Your
responsibilities could include: Directing personnel operations
aboard Navy vessels, such as aircraft carriers, cruisers,
destroyers, amphibious warfare ships, mine warfare ships and
frigates Managing shipboard vertical launch systems and weapons
systems Using computer displays and advanced technology in battle
and ship defense Providing support to Navy expeditionary forces,
Theater Air Missile operations, anti-submarine warfare,
surface-to-air warfare, and support and supply missions WORK
ENVIRONMENT Nuclear Surface Warfare Officers are exposed to a
variety of different work environments, from academic settings, to
training on prototype units, to sea tours and shore assignments.
The time spent on conventional ships and nuclear-powered aircraft
carriers involves deployments of several months at a time. Fully
qualified members may go on to hold positions that involve
instructing, advising, consulting, recruiting or commanding surface
ships. TRAINING AND ADVANCEMENT For current undergraduate students
who meet the prerequisite background especially those pursuing
preferred majors such as mathematics, engineering, physics or
chemistry theres all of the above to look forward to plus the
chance to get paid while finishing school through the Nuclear
Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program. Interested candidates
should contact a local recruiter to discuss the opportunity to
participate in a fleet visit to see if this career is right for
you. The fleet visit is an all expense paid 3-day trip to San Diego
to visit an active Submarine and meet with currently serving
Submarine Officers. There is no obligation, and these trips are
held monthly. If accepted into the NUPOC program as an aspiring
Surface Warfare Officer (Nuclear), you can: Receive salary and
benefits up to $168,300 and start receiving this funding up to 30
months prior to college graduation Be eligible to receive a $15,000
selection bonus once accepted into the NUPOC program plus an
additional $2,000 bonus upon completion of nuclear propulsion
training Enjoy military health-care benefits while you are a
student in the program Once out of school, youll have a position
waiting as a respected professional and Officer affiliated with one
of the most accomplished nuclear programs on earth. And beyond
undergraduate and formal Navy training and education, Surface
Warfare Officers (Nuclear) can also pursue additional graduate
education by: Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval
Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC) Completing
Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various
service colleges Theres also potential to pursue international and
federal certifications, as well as state nuclear licensures.
BENEFITS & EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Our people are our most valuable
assets, so we care for them well. With world-class training,
opportunity to pay for college and advanced degrees, access to the
best health care in the country, retirement plans, tax incentives,
and more perks than you could have imagined, Navy active-duty
benefits are the most competitive out there. Earn up to $168,300
while finishing your degree Free Graduate Education through Post
9/11 GI Bill A regular monthly income ranging from $3,280 to $5,610
for up to 30 months prior to your graduation Receive an immediate
one-time sign-on bonus of $15,000 Opportunities to travel the world
30 days of paid vacation time each year Competitive and pay and
bonuses - Lieutenant total compensation at 4 years of Service
($112,343.76 - with dependents stationed in San Diego) Automatic
Promotions based on ability and performance Comprehensive medical
and dental care at no cost to sailor Low-cost childcare services
Excellent retirement benefits including Blended Retirement
System/Pension and 5% 401K Government matching contribution Food
allowances A housing allowance that is based upon the location of
the school you attend QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS To be an
eligible candidate, you must be: A U.S. Citizen 19-29 years old In
pursuit of a bachelor's degree within 2.5 years from graduation and
be currently enrolled full time, or have obtained a baccalaureate
degree from an accredited institution Completion of one year of
calculus through differential and integral calculus with a grade of
C or better Completion of one year of calculus-based physics with a
grade of B or better Complete the rigorous NUPOC interview process
with the Director of Naval Reactors and the Director of Naval
Nuclear Propulsion Prior Service Navy and other branches of service
are welcome to apply Makeup of a competitive candidate: GPA >
3.0, preferably in preferably in mathematics, engineering, physics,
chemistry or other technical areas Physical fitness
Extra-curricular activities Community involvement Outstanding
character Great leadership potential Excellent communication skills
True desire to serve in the Surface Warfare community Required
qualifications:
Keywords: U.S. Navy, Detroit , Naval Officer, Other , Detroit, Michigan
|
Click
here to apply!
|
