92W Water Treatment Specialist
About the Role
Join the Army National Guard as a Water Treatment Specialist and play a critical role in ensuring the health and safety of your fellow Soldiers by maintaining sanitary living and working conditions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct site reconnaissance and prepare for water treatment activities
- Set up equipment and facilities for water treatment operations
- Operate and maintain water treatment equipment
- Manage portable water supplies
- Monitor the storage, transport, and disposal of waste
- Perform water quality analysis and testing
- Inspect facilities and food supplies for disease, germs, and other environmental hazards
Helpful Skills
- Interest in algebra, biology, chemistry, and general science
- High attention to detail
- Interest in protecting the environment
Civilian Career Opportunities
Through your training, you will develop skills applicable to civilian careers such as:
- Food and drug inspector
- Public health inspector
- Health and safety inspector
- Industrial hygienist
Training
Instead of paying to learn these skills, you will earn while you train. After 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. This training combines hands-on and classroom instruction, teaching you to identify health hazards and inspect food products, food service operations, wastewater, and waste disposal facilities. You may also qualify for a certified apprenticeship in this occupation.
Benefits
- Paid training
- 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
- 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)
Programs and benefits are subject to change. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.