74D Chemical Operations Specialist
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Support the application of nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) defense measures
- Maintain disaster plans
- Operate and perform maintenance on smoke generating equipment
- Coordinate with civilian personnel on emergency procedures
Duties
- Provide training advice and supervision regarding CBRN equipment and operations
Skills and learning
- 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
Training and career development
Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to pursue a civilian career in chemistry, chemical engineering, and chemical disposal.
Earn while you learn
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, you will attend 11 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which includes a combination of hands-on and classroom training where you will learn defensive procedures for NBC warfare and preparation of emergency plans.
Military enlistment required. 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.