12Y Geospatial Engineer

Army National Guard • Phoenix, AZ

68d

About The Position

You can play an important part in disaster relief missions as a Geospatial Engineer for the Army National Guard. In this role, you will extract and supply geographic data that supports military operations of all kinds and help commanders visualize the battlefield during combat. As a Geospatial Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to collect and process military geographic information from decentralized sources (remote sensed imagery, digital data, intelligence data, existing topographic products, and other collateral data sources), present this information to leaders, and return decisions to the field.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of Geographic Information Systems
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills and work with drafting equipment
• Interest in geography, maps, and charts

Nice To Haves

• Conceptualize ideas into computer-generated 2-D/3-D geospatial products
• Preference for a technical career field

Responsibilities

• Create geographic data and compile them into maps
• Create and maintain multiple geospatial databases
• Prepare military-style briefs covering all aspects of the terrain
• Supervise topographic surveying, cartography, and photolithography activities
• Assist in topographic planning and control activities
• Assist in determining requirements and providing technical supervision of geographic intelligence programs

Benefits

• Earn while you learn
• Get paid to train
• Qualifying for tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees