Geospatial Engineer: Disaster Relief & Battlefield Viz

DC Army National Guard; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 9,600 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Tuition assistance

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

VA home loans

Bonuses

Job summary

The DC Army National Guard is seeking a Geospatial Engineer to help disaster relief missions by extracting and supplying geographic data to support military operations and help commanders visualize the battlefield. You will collect and process military geographic information from diverse sources, present it to leaders, and support decision-making in the field.

Training includes Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction, and can lead to civilian careers in

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Geographic Information Systems
• Imagery interpretation and exploitation

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

Skills

Geospatial data

GIS basics

Job description

The DC Army National Guard is seeking a Geospatial Engineer to help disaster relief missions by extracting and supplying geographic data to support military operations and help commanders visualize the battlefield. You will collect and process military geographic information from diverse sources, present it to leaders, and support decision-making in the field.

Training includes Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction, and can lead to civilian careers in