92W Water Treatment Specialist

About the role

If you’re interested in a career in environmental health, join the Army National Guard as a Water Treatment Specialist. This role is paramount to the health and safety of your fellow Soldiers, and you will be the one to ensure that they live and work in sanitary conditions.

Responsibilities

Your duties will include:

• site reconnaissance and preparation for water treatment activity
• set up equipment and facilities
• operation and maintenance of water treatment equipment
• management of portable water supplies
• monitoring the storage, transport, and disposal of waste
• water quality analysis and testing
• the inspection of facilities and food supplies for the presence of disease, germs, and other environmentally hazardous conditions

Requirements

Military enlistment in the Army National Guard is required. You must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate, and be between the ages of 17 and 35. You must also be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards, as well as meet citizenship requirements.

Skills

Helpful skills for this role include interest in algebra, biology, chemistry, and general science, as well as high attention to detail and an interest in protecting the environment.

Benefits

Benefits of this role include:

• 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

Qualifications and Training

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career as a food and drug inspector, public health inspector, health and safety inspector, or an industrial hygienist. You will attend 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, followed by 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training that will include a combination of hands-on and classroom training. You may even qualify for a certified apprenticeship in this occupation.