Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1850 Entomology
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Entomologists apply integrated arthropod control principles to establish effective and environmentally sound disease vector control programs. They research disease vectors and transmission, evaluate pesticides and dispersal equipment, develop pest management techniques, and train vector and pest management personnel.
Core Skills
- medical entomology
- vector surveillance
- disease transmission analysis
- integrated pest management
- pesticide evaluation
- pesticide application safety
- arthropod identification
- outbreak investigation
- technical training
Civilian Software & Tools
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Illustrator
Civilian Career Paths
- Public Health
- Environmental Engineering
- Emergency Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE)
- Certified Pesticide Applicator
Career Growth
- Board Certified Entomologist
- Certified in Public Health (CPH)
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
What the Work Involves
- Communicate scientific or technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings.
- Monitor effects of pollution or land degradation and recommend means of prevention or control.
- Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as pollution emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring measurements, meteorological or mineralogical information, or soil or water samples.
- Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements.
- Provide scientific or technical guidance, support, coordination, or oversight to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industry, or the public.
Related Occupations
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
- Environmental Engineers
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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