12Y Geospatial Engineer

Job Description\nYou 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.\nAs 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.\nYou May Also\nSupervise topographic surveying, cartography, and photolithography activities\nAssist in topographic planning and control activities\nAssist in determining requirements and providing technical supervision of geographic intelligence programs\nJob Duties\nCreate geographic data and compile them into maps\nCreate and maintain multiple geospatial databases\nPrepare military-style briefs covering all aspects of the terrain\nSome Of The Skills You’ll Learn\nBasic knowledge of Geographic Information Systems\nImagery interpretation and exploitation\nHelpful Skills\nInterest in geography, maps, and charts\nAbility to demonstrate basic computer skills and work with drafting equipment\nConceptualize ideas into computer-generated 2-D/3-D geospatial products\nPreference for a technical career field\nThrough your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with construction, engineering, and architectural firms, as well as with government agencies as a surveyor, mapmaker, cartographer, cartographic technician, or photogrammetrist.\nEarn While You Learn\nInstead 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.\nJob 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.\nBenefits/Requirements\nBenefits\nPaid training\nA monthly paycheck\nMontgomery GI Bill\nFederal and State tuition assistance\nRetirement benefits for part-time service\nLow-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)\n401(k)-type savings plan\nStudent Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)\nHealth care benefits available\nVA home loans\nBonuses, if applicable\nMost non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change\nRequirements\nMilitary enlistment in the Army National Guard\nMust be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate\nMust be between the ages of 17 and 35\nMust be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards\nMust meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)\nRequires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.\nOther Job Information\nJob ID:\n5908\nZIP Code:\n18704\nJob Category:\nEngineer\nAge Requirements:\nMust be between the ages of 17 and 35 administrator map reader aide\nEmail me jobs like this