About the role#
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hiring for an Interdisciplinary position within the Water Resources Division. This role supports various programs including Navigation, Coastal Storm Risk Management, and Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration. You will work under the guidance of senior professionals, gaining independence as you build your technical proficiency in geospatial data management.
What you'll do#
- Develop, manage, and analyze geospatial data using GIS technology.
- Create, edit, and perform quality control on raster and vector datasets, including imagery, elevation, and infrastructure data.
- Coordinate with internal and external departments to collect data for civil works and military projects.
- Recommend and implement GIS solutions, such as web mapping applications and database development.
- Assist in preparing technical requirements, scopes of work, and cost estimates for mapping projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited institution making satisfactory progress toward a degree, or graduation within the last 2 years (or 4 years for qualifying Veterans).
- Ability to meet basic education requirements for specific series, such as Civil Engineer, Data Scientist, Geographer, Statistician, or Biological/Physical Scientist.
- One year of specialized experience in GIS or gathering digital data for GS-07/GS-09 levels.
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Completion of a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration, if applicable.
Location & details#
- Location: Norfolk, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About US Army
The U.S. Army operates as a government agency focused on land-based military operations. Founded in 1775, the organization maintains a large workforce of over 374,000 employees. It manages a wide range of specialties including engineering, medical support, intelligence, and aviation. The headquarters is located in Arlington, Virginia.
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