12Y Geospatial Engineer

National Guard
US - New York - Syracuse
May 22, 2024
Engineering

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.

You may also:
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

Job Duties
Create geographic data and compile them into maps
Create and maintain multiple geospatial databases
Prepare military-style briefs covering all aspects of the terrain

Some of the Skills You'll Learn
Basic knowledge of Geographic Information Systems
Imagery interpretation and exploitation

Helpful Skills
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

Through 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.

Earn While You Learn
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.

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.

Benefits/RequirementsBenefits

Paid training
A monthly paycheck
Montgomery GI Bill
Federal and State tuition assistance
Retirement benefits for part-time service
Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
401(k)-type savings plan
Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
Health care benefits available
VA home loans
Bonuses, if applicable
Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires 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.

Other Job InformationJob ID: 6755
ZIP Code: 13211
Job Category: Engineer
Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 administrator map reader aide

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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