74D Chemical Operations Specialist

National Guard; West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army National Guard seeks a Chemical Operations Specialist to support national defense and natural disaster relief. You will be trained to operate NBC detection and decontamination equipment and to assist in applying NBC defense measures in emergencies.

You will learn to maintain disaster plans, operate smoke-generating equipment, and coordinate with civilian personnel during emergencies, gaining skills for civilian chemistry and engineering roles.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Interest in algebra, chemistry, physics, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to plan and organize.
• Ability to work calmly under tremendous stress.

Responsibilities

• Provide training advice and supervision regarding CBRN equipment and operations.

Skills

Communication

Plan & organize

Calm under pressure

STEM interest

Tools

NBC detection equipment

Decontamination equipment

Job description

Join the frontlines to protect against some of the world’s most powerful threats. As a Chemical Operations Specialist for the Army National Guard, you will support the country during natural disaster relief efforts and safeguard the nation from chemical and biological warfare.

To perform these functions, you will be trained to expertly handle nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) detection and decontamination equipment so you can assist in the application of NBC defense measures. You will also be asked to maintain disaster plans, operate and perform maintenance on smoke generating equipment, and coordinate with civilian personnel on what to do in an emergency.

Job Duties

• Provide training advice and supervision regarding CBRN equipment and operations

Some of the Skills You’ll Learn

• Operation of CBRN decontamination, defense, detection, and monitoring equipment
• Wear and use of protective equipment
• Hazardous Material Certification (at the awareness level)
• Exposure to toxic agents while wearing CBRN protective equipment

Helpful Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Interest in algebra, chemistry, physics, geometry, and trigonometry
• Ability to plan and organize
• Ability to work calmly under tremendous stress

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career in chemistry, chemical engineering, and chemical disposal.

Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

After 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend 11 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which will include a combination of hands-on and classroom training where you will learn defensive procedures for NBC warfare and preparation of emergency plans.