Naval Officers
Company: U.S. Navy
Location: Woods Cross
Posted on: September 19, 2023
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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
Navy's capabilities forward. Nuclear Surface Warfare Officers
ensure that Sailors in their department maintain and operate the
ship's 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 -
there's 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, you'll 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 -There's 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
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