Environmental Scientist

U.S. Army Environmental Science / Engineering Officers diligently work to safeguard our nation’s heroes and their families from health hazards.

As a professional in the environmental science or environmental engineer field, a career as an Army Environmental Science / Engineering Officer might be one for you.

Outstanding Benefits and Opportunities

As an Environmental Science / Engineering Officer for the U.S. Army, you will identify and evaluate potential health risks and develop a course of action to control or prevent disease, illness, and injury. You may supervise the scientific research for environmental health and industrial hygiene, assess weapons, equipment, clothing, and material systems, and develop policies, programs, and operations to ensure the health and safety of Soldiers and staff. You will attend trainings, continued education programs, seminars, and conferences to broaden your knowledge base, collaborate with other top professionals and interact with the newest technologies in the field.

If you choose to join the Army Reserve, you will be able to serve your country as needed while still supporting your community.

Regardless of how you choose to serve, a career as an Army Environmental Science / Engineering Officer allows you to be all you can be.

Outstanding Benefits and Opportunities

When you join the Army Medical Service Corps, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large while gaining access to invaluable opportunities, like supporting humanitarian missions, being part of a dedicated healthcare team, and leadership training, all while earning a competitive benefits package.

Benefits may include:

Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of 3 years while serving

Based on your field of concentration, you may be eligible for an accession bonus

Travel opportunities within the United States and abroad

Up to 30 days of paid vacation earned annually

Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System

No- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family

Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges

Specialized training to become a leader in medicine

Eligibility Requirements

Must have a bachelor’s degree from an educational program accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health with a major in a public-health-relevant field or a bachelor’s degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology with a major in an environmental engineering-relevant field

Must be a U.S. citizen to serve Active Duty

Must have a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve

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