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Engagement & Outreach Specialist/National Geodetic Survey (NGS)/Geospatial Services Branch (GSB) - On-the-Job Training

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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
91 - 120 days
Locations
1 location in Maryland
Job locations
Maryland, Virginia
Target MOS/ratings
0301
Nearest installation
NOAA

About the program

The Engagement & Outreach Specialist SkillBridge participant will receive hands-on training supporting engagement, outreach, and coordination functions within the National Geodetic Survey (NGS), with a focus on Geodetic Services Division (GSD)–type activities.This training opportunity is designed for an individual interested in professional growth at NGS and willing to learn new skills in a technically complex environment. The participant will support planning and execution of engagement activities, assist with improving outreach processes, help develop materials that translate technical geodesy concepts for broader audiences, and gain exposure to interagency collaboration and internal coordination.The training emphasizes learning by doing, mentorship, and gradual assumption of responsibility while developing communication, organizational, and process-improvement skills relevant to civilian federal service with a focus on Geodetic Services Division (GSD)–type activities, including engagement, outreach, and coordination functions commonly supported within the Geospatial Services Branch (GSB).

Jobs this program prepares you for

The Engagement & Outreach Specialist SkillBridge participant will receive hands-on training supporting engagement, outreach, and coordination functions within the National Geodetic Survey (NGS), with a focus on Geodetic Services Division (GSD)–type activities.This training opportunity is designed for an individual interested in professional growth at NGS and willing to learn new skills in a technically complex environment. The participant will support planning and execution of engagement activities, assist with improving outreach processes, help develop materials that translate technical geodesy concepts for broader audiences, and gain exposure to interagency collaboration and internal coordination.The training emphasizes learning by doing, mentorship, and gradual assumption of responsibility while developing communication, organizational, and process-improvement skills relevant to civilian federal service with a focus on Geodetic Services Division (GSD)–type activities, including engagement, outreach, and coordination functions commonly supported within the Geospatial Services Branch (GSB).

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ