Geodetic Surveyor; and Continuous

Geodetic Surveyor (Open and Continuous)

Department of Defense

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

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Geodetic Surveyors perform geodetic, geophysical, and handheld GEOINT surveys. They use, maintain, and troubleshoot survey equipment, and compute, adjust, and evaluate geodetic survey data. They provide technical expertise on geodetic and geophysical issues to customers and represent NGA in external community forums.

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Geodetic Surveyors perform geodetic, geophysical, and handheld GEOINT surveys. They use, maintain, and troubleshoot survey equipment, and compute, adjust, and evaluate geodetic survey data. They provide technical expertise on geodetic and geophysical issues to customers and represent NGA in external community forums.

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

12/22/2025 to 02/28/2026

Salary $73,939 to - $161,313 per year Pay scale & grade IA 03

Locations

Many vacancies in the following locations:

Lompoc, CA

1 vacancy

Cape Canaveral, FL

1 vacancy

Saint Louis, MO

1 vacancy

Holloman AFB, NM

1 vacancy

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Las Cruces, NM

1 vacancy

Hill AFB, UT

1 vacancy

Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - Occasional Travel Required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - This is a permanent position. Work schedule Full-time - Full Time Service Excepted

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* 1372 Geodesy

Supervisory status No Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Drug test Yes

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) serves as the world leader in providing timely, relevant, accurate and actionable geospatial intelligence (GEOINT). NGA's civilian, military and contract personnel evaluate imagery, maps, charts, multiple layers of foundation data - such as terrain, elevation and gravity - and the full spectrum of visible and invisible light to help users visualize what is happening at a particular place and time.

NGA uses a flexible, high mobility career model. Individuals are hired for their overall skills within a specialty such as Geodetic Surveyor and then placed in various positions throughout the agency once they complete the clearance process. Although currently advertised as a non-supervisory, permanent, telework-ineligible job posting with occasional travel, it is unknown which specific positions will be available after applicants complete the selection and clearance process.

Because of this, aspects of the job such as travel, supervisory, telework, etc. may change, depending on specific positions available at that time. It is also possible that applicants could be hired into a position with specific aspects and then change positions after serving for a period in that assignment. Applicants who have completed the clearance process receive final documentation about the nature of the specific position before they make the final commitment to join NGA.

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Geodetic Surveyors typically have knowledge and experience in one or both of the following areas:
* Geodetic Surveying (geodetic positioning, geodetic azimuths, vertical levels, and LiDAR)
* Geophysical Surveying (astronomic positions, astronomic azimuths, gravity, and magnetics) Geodetic surveyors travel frequently and work outdoors, sometimes in remote or harsh environments, or extreme weather conditions. They are detail-oriented, with strong mathematical, computer, and technical skills. They use critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills to adapt to changing field conditions and troubleshoot equipment and software issues.
* Participate in geodetic and geophysical surveys as a team lead or team member
* Follow standard processes and guidance to perform geodetic and geophysical surveys
* Independently compute, process, adjust, and evaluate basic survey data
* Prepare field notes, reference maps, and sketches for geodetic and geophysical survey projects
* Perform quality control on geodetic and geophysical survey adjustments and publications
* Incorporate advances in the field of geodesy and geophysics to improve data collection and analysis processes
* May be required to work evening and night shifts, weekends and holidays In addition to addressing the mandatory and desirable requirements, it is recommended that candidates document the following:
* Coursework or foundational knowledge in calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and advanced statistics, geodesy, and geophysics.
* Use of geodetic or geophysical equipment and software
* Participation in field surveys, including the types of field surveys and their role(s) in the surveys (project management,…