navy officer manpower and personnel classifications - US Navy ...

0840 BIOCHEMIST [BIOCHEMIST] [Job Code: 002388]
Participates in activities involving the disciplines of chemistry concerned with the chemical processes of
living organisms. Supervises biochemistry or clinical chemistry laboratories. Establishes effects of extrinsic factors
on human processes by monitoring the various functions of life processes. Researches biochemistry of other
biological systems to identify functional mechanisms as they relate to man. Serves as consultant to other scientific
disciplines.
Related Codes: NOBC - NONE; DOD Group - 6H02 Biomedical Laboratory Services
0841 MICROBIOLOGIST [MICROBIOLOGIST] [Job Code: 002411]
Studies micro-organisms applicable to one or more disciplines including bacteriology, immunology, virology,
and parasitology. Participates in laboratory and field studies to determine presence of particular agents in natural or
biological systems. Propagates, identifies, and classifies micro-organisms and evaluates pathologic effects on human
health. Establishes methods of control by preparation of vaccines, antitoxins, and other biological systems and by
utilization of effective sterilization of methods.
Related Codes: NOBC - 0840; DOD Group - 6H02 Biomedical Laboratory Services
0845 RADIATION HEALTH OFFICER [RAD HEALTH] [Job Code: 002433]
Assists command by planning, directing, and administering program for protection of personnel from
radiation hazards. Supervises survey to determine presence of radiation, quality of radiation, and rate at which
radiation is being emitted. Recommends radiation control measures. Provides administrative assistance on radiation
health programs and problems. Performs liaison duties with fleet or shore establishment and with other services and
government agencies.
Related Codes: NOBC - 0840, 2765; DOD Group - 6H03 Environmental Health Services
0847 RADIATION SPECIALIST [RAD SPEC] [Job Code: 002456]
Participates in activities related to one of the radiological sciences. Assists physicians in diagnosis and
treatment of disease through diagnostic and therapeutic radiology and nuclear medicine technology. Conducts
research studies on effects of ionizing and nonionizing radiation on matter. Conducts formal instruction and
on-the-job training in radiation health programs.
Related Codes: NOBC - 0845; DOD Group - 6H03 Environmental Health Services
0848 PHYSIOLOGIST [PHYSIOLOGIST] [Job Code: 002478]
Analyzes physiological and chemical functions of human organisms. Conducts basic research and evaluates
results in problems dealing with physiological reaction to stimuli, including variation in temperature, altitude,
pressure, acceleration, and deceleration. Investigates effect of stimuli upon respiratory, nervous, and muscular
systems and other biological processes. Recommends countermeasures and devices to ensure maximum efficiency
of personnel operating under varying stresses and strains.
Related Codes: NOBC - 0849; DOD Group - 6H08 Physiology
0849 AEROSPACE PHYSIOLOGIST [AERO PHYSIO] [Job Code: 002494]
Promotes safety in Naval aviation through investigations and analyses of the aerospace environment's effects
on the performance of flight personnel. Instructs flight personnel. Supervises operation and maintenance of
physiological/water survival training devices. Serves as a hypobaric-chamber-inside-instructor/observer. Serves as
an aeromedical safety officer (AMSO). Assists aircraft mishap investigation boards. Manages the RDT&E,
introduction, and maintenance of new/modified aviation life support systems. Performs flying duties in operational
and training flights.
Related Codes: NOBC - 0848, 0852; DOD Group - 6H08 Physiology
0851 CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST [CLIN PSYCH] [Job Code: 002509]
Conducts psychological evaluation and treatment. Administers and interprets psychological tests and
conducts individual and group psychotherapy.
Related Codes: NOBC - 0852, 0854; DOD Group - 6H07 Psychology and Social Work
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