12Y Geospatial Engineer
Company: Army National Guard
Location: Kokomo
Posted on: September 24, 2022
|
|
|
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 (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 programsJob Duties
--- Create geographic data and compile them into maps --- Create
and maintain multiple geospatial databases --- Prepare
military-style briefs covering all aspects of the terrainSome of
the Skills You'll Learn --- Basic knowledge of Geographic
Information Systems --- Imagery interpretation and
exploitationHelpful 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.The National Guard is a unique element of the U.S. military
that serves both community and country. The Guard responds to
domestic emergencies, overseas combat missions, counterdrug
efforts, reconstruction missions and more. Any state governor or
the President of the United States can call on the Guard in a
moment's notice. Guard Soldiers hold civilian jobs or attend
college while maintaining their military training part time. Guard
Soldiers' primary area of operation is their home state. The Guard
dates back to 1636, when Citizen-Soldiers formed militias to defend
community and country. And for 377 years, the Guard has stayed true
to its roots. Enlisting in the National Guard means more time at
home. Training typically requires one weekend each month, with a
two-week training period once each year. Get a degree with money
for school, learn job skills that translate to the civilian world,
make bonds that last a lifetime and earn pride for life. When you
become a Guard Soldier, your family will thank you, your country
will thank you and your future will owe you. Contact a recruiter to
find more specifics about your opportunities in the Army National
Guard.Job Requirements:Benefits
Keywords: Army National Guard, Kokomo , 12Y Geospatial Engineer, Engineering , Kokomo, Indiana
|
Click
here to apply!
|
