Petroleum Supply Specialist - Army National Guard (Eastern, Arkansas)

Like all the vehicles on the road, the Army National Guard cant run without fuel. And its the Petroleum Supply Specialist who makes sure we keep moving. As an Army National Guard Petroleum Supply Specialist you will ensure the proper handling, storage, and shipment of petroleum-based products, such as oil, fuel, and compressed gas. These are skills you will learn that could lead to a rewarding civilian career with oil refineries, pipeline companies, and tanker truck and ship lines.

Petroleum Supply Specialists primarily supervise and manage the reception, storage, and shipping of bulk or packaged petroleum products. This may include operating specialized pumping equipment to load trucks, ships, trains, and aircraft; selecting and submitting samples of petroleum-based products for testing; performing petroleum and water accounting activities; testing petroleum samples for contamination; repairing specialized equipment; and being knowledgeable about facility safety procedures and storage guidelines.

As your skills increase, so will your responsibilities. Advanced Petroleum Supply Specialists take on management duties, such as supervising and training other Soldiers, assigning duties and spot checking work quality, and assuring adherence to safety procedures.

Earn while you learn

Get paid to learn! Join the Guard and you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. The Army National Guard even offers certified apprenticeship programs for some specialties in this occupation.

After nine weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend approximately eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which includes a combination of hands-on and classroom training.

Benefits

                   Paid training

                   A monthly paycheck

                   Montgomery G.I. Bill

                   Up to 100 percent Tuition Assistance for college or vocational training (up to $4,500 per fiscal year, 1 October 30 September)

                   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)

Requirements

                   High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply ask a recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED.)

                   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 http://www.nationalguard.com  for details)