Chemical Operations Specialist
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Government
Location: Bradford
Job Description
Join the front lines 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.
- Provide training advice and supervision regarding CBRN equipment and operations
- 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
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Interest in algebra, chemistry, physics, geometry, and trigonometry
- Ability to plan and organize
- Ability to work calmly under tremendous stress
Instead of paying to learn these skills, you will get paid to train. After 10 weeks of Basic Training where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend 11 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) that includes hands‑on and classroom training to learn defensive procedures for NBC warfare and emergency planning.
Benefits- 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)
- 401(k)-type savings plan
- Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000)
- Health care benefits available
- VA home loans
- Bonuses, if applicable
- Most non‑prior service candidates earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
- 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 17 and 35 years old
- Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
- Must meet citizenship requirements
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