74D Chemical Operations Specialist

DC Army National Guard; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Student loan repayment

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Bonuses

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Chemical Operations Specialist to train in NBC defense, operate detection and decontamination equipment, and support national security through disaster response.

You will learn to manage disaster plans, coordinate with civilian partners, and gain hands-on experience in protective gear and CBRN operations.

This role offers paid training, a steady paycheck, tuition assistance, and retirement benefits as part-time military service.

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.
• Assist in applying NBC defense measures.
• Maintain disaster plans and coordinate with civilian personnel during emergencies.
• Operate and perform maintenance on smoke generating equipment.

Skills

Communication

Planning & organizing

Stress management

Analytical thinking (math/chem/physics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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.

Benefits/Requirements

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part‑time service
• Low‑cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable
• Most non‑prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.