12Y Geospatial Engineer
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. Job training for a Geospatial Engineer requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and on-the-job instruction, including practical application of geographic information systems. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in geography, maps, and charts
- Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills and work with drafting equipment
- Conceptualize ideas into computer-generated 2-D/3-D geospatial products
- Preference for a technical career field
Responsibilities
- 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
- Create geographic data and compile them into maps
- Create and maintain multiple geospatial databases
- Prepare military-style briefs covering all aspects of the terrain
Benefits
- Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Administrative and Support Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
