12Y Geospatial Engineer
Army National Guard
- Las Vegas, NV
- Permanent
- Part-time
- 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
- Create geographic data and compile them into maps
- Create and maintain multiple geospatial databases
- Prepare military-style briefs covering all aspects of the terrain
- 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
- Preference for a technical career field
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
- 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)
ZIP Code: 89115
Job Category: Engineer
Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35