12Y Geospatial Engineer

DC Army National Guard · Austin, TX · 5 days ago

Information Technology$200–$250/hrPart-time

About the role

You can play an important part in disaster relief missions as a Geospatial Engineer for the Army National Guard. 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.

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
Supervise topographic surveying, cartography, and photolithography activities
Aid in topographic planning and control activities
Aid in determining requirements and providing technical supervision of geographic intelligence programs

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)

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of Geographic Information Systems, imagery interpretation and exploitation, 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.

Skills

Basic knowledge of Geographic Information Systems
Imagery interpretation and exploitation

Benefits

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

Pay

Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.

Schedule

Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. Basic Training lasts 10 weeks and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) lasts 20 weeks.