74D Chemical Operations Specialist
Company: Army National Guard
Location: Athens
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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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.
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
Requirements
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.
Other Job Information
Job ID: 57
ZIP Code: 35613
Job Category: Police and Protection
Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 hazardous
materials material tech technician hazmat waste handler
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