Geospatial Engineer | Paid Training & Tuition Benefits

DC Army National Guard; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 8,900 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

A monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Federal and State tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time...

Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,0?

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program (up to

Health care benefits available

VA home loans

Bonuses, if applicable

Most non-prior service candidates will

Job summary

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, present this information to leaders, and return decisions to the field.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be between 17 and 35 and able to pass a physical exam.
• Citizenship as required for National Guard service.
• Interest in geography, maps, and charts encouraged.

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

GIS basics

Imagery interpretation

Geospatial thinking

Basic computer skills

2-D/3-D geospatial products

Education

High school diploma or GED

Junior in high school status

Tools

Drafting equipment

Job description

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, present this information to leaders, and return decisions to the field.