Geospatial Engineer Job in 64506

Geospatial EngineerGeospatial Engineers in the Army National Guard are trusted advisors to officers, leaders of enlisted Soldiers, and vital conduits in the communications process between the two. As such, you will 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

The skills you learn as a Geospatial Engineer will help prepare you for a civilian career with construction, engineering, and architectural firms, as well as with government agencies as a surveyor, mapmaker, cartographer, cartographic technician, or photogrammetrist.

The incumbent for this position will have 10-15 years of prior service, on average.

Earn while you learn

Get paid to learn! In the Army National Guard, you will learn valuable skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for Geospatial Engineers includes completion of the First Sergeant Course, where you will learn to perform the duties of a Battalion Command First Sergeant. Subjects include unit administration, communication skills, discipline and morale, logistics and maintenance, personnel management, physical training, security, tactical operations, and training management all skills transferable to your civilian career.

Benefits

Paid training
A monthly paycheck
Montgomery G.I. Bill
Up to 100 percent Tuition Assistance for college or vocational training (up to $4,500 per fiscal year, 1 October 30 September)
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)
Healthcare Benefits Available

Requirements

Completion of Basic and Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Courses
10-15 years of service, on average.
High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply ask a recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED.)
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 http://www.nationalguard.com/monster for details)