92W Water Treatment Specialist
About the role
Join the Army National Guard as a Water Treatment Specialist to support the health and safety of Soldiers by ensuring sanitary living and working conditions. This role involves site reconnaissance, equipment setup, water treatment operations, waste management, water quality analysis, and facility inspections.
Responsibilities
- Conduct site reconnaissance and preparation for water treatment activities
- Set up and operate water treatment equipment and facilities
- Manage portable water supplies
- Monitor storage, transport, and disposal of waste
- Perform water quality analysis and testing
- Inspect facilities and food supplies for disease, germs, and environmental hazards
Helpful Skills
- Interest in algebra, biology, chemistry, and general science
- High attention to detail
- Interest in protecting the environment
Training & Career Development
After completing 10 weeks of Basic Training, you will attend 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, which includes hands-on and classroom instruction. Training covers identifying health hazards, inspecting food products, food service operations, wastewater, and waste disposal facilities. You may qualify for a certified apprenticeship.
Civilian career opportunities include roles such as food and drug inspector, public health inspector, health and safety inspector, or industrial hygienist.
Requirements
- Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
- At least a junior in high school, or a high school diploma or GED certificate
- Age between 17 and 35
- Ability to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
- Meet citizenship requirements