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Water Treatment Specialist

OVERVIEW

Water treatment specialists are primarily responsible for supervising or performing the installation and operation of water purification equipment, as well as dealing with water storage and distribution operations and activities. They also inspect facilities and food supplies for the presence of disease, germs or other conditions hazardous to health and the environment.

JOB DUTIES

Perform water quality analysis testing and verification
Assist in water reconnaissance and site preparation
Operate and maintain water treatment equipment
Assist in setup of water treatment activity
REQUIREMENTS

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

TRAINING

Job training for a water treatment specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field, including practice in testing different products.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

Identification of health hazards
Inspection of food products, food service operations, wastewater and waste disposal facilities
HELPFUL SKILLS

Interest in algebra, biology, chemistry and general science
High attention to detail
Interest in protecting the environment
COMPENSATION

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.

EDUCATION BENEFITS

In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with local, state or federal government agencies. You’ll be able to consider a future as a food and drug inspector, public health inspector, health and safety inspectors or industrial hygienists.

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You are going to be thirsty for awhile sir. It will take me 24 weeks of training before I can quench your thirst properly. You might stock up on Evian while I am away.

The rest will be a breeze.