Performs cartographic and terrain analysis duties.
Performs duties of preceding skill level, supervises lower grade soldiers and provides technical guidance to soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties; supervises topographic analysis activities at all levels; coordinates and validates collection requirements; supervises quality assurance program for all topographic operations; plans and coordinates activities pertaining to the organization, training and the tactical and technical operation of the assigned unit; directs preparation for movement and operation of mobile transportable work sections; advises command and staff officers on all aspects of topographic operations and doctrine; coordinates the planning and production of military geographic information; supervises preparation of transportable/mobile work sections; advises command and staff officers on all aspects of topographic operations and doctrine; coordinates the planning and production of military geographic information; the topographic engineering supervisor supervises topographic surveying, cartography and photolithography activities; assists in topographic planning and control activities; assists in determining requirements and providing technical supervision of topographic mapping and other military geographic intelligence programs, to include geodetic and topographic surveying activities; assists in command supervision and coordination of map reproduction and topographic map supply programs; provides staff supervision and principal noncommissioned officer direction to units engaged in performing topographic engineering missions.
Extracts terrain data from remote sensed imagery, field reconnaissance, digital data, existing topographic products and other collateral data sources; records analysis results addition to a military graphic data base; draws, scribes, digitizes and scans cultural, topographic, hydrographic, and/or other features on overlay/scribing surfaces or in digital formats; utilizes basic drafting techniques to tailor terrain products and revises planimetric and topographic maps; performs digital manipulation of topographic information by querying, viewing, evaluating, and downloading digital data; supervises lower grade soldiers and provides technical guidance to the soldiers in accomplishment of their duties; analyzes collected military geographic information to produce tactical decision aids; predicts terrain and weather effects as applied to command, control, communication, computer, and intelligence systems; performs data base management for the storage of aerial photographs, maps, digital data bases, and collateral source materials; performs quality assurance during all stages of topographic operations; supervises topographic analysts at division, Corps and EAC topographic units to include maintenance of assigned equipment; evaluates source materials for military geographic information analysis; supervises quality assurance during all stages of topographic operations; ensures required administrative, intelligence, source data, and reference files are maintained; advises command and staff officers on all aspects of topographic operations and doctrine.
The topographic engineering supervisor supervises topographic surveying, cartography and photolithography activities; assists in topographic planning and control activities; assists in determining requirements and providing technical supervision of topographic mapping and other military geographic intelligence programs, to include geodetic and topographic surveying activities; assists in command supervision and coordination of map reproduction and topographic map supply programs; provides staff supervision and principal noncommissioned officer direction to units engaged in performing topographic engineering missions; provides advice and makes recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted soldiers and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections, visits and ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities, facilities and personnel as prescribed by the commander; ensures adherence to command policies; holds first sergeants' or sergeants' major call to announce information and instruction; ensures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs of the service and command regulations or policies; responsible for monitoring training or conducts training of enlisted soldiers; assesses training at all levels and provides feedback to appropriate commanders and leaders; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted soldiers of the command; responsible for and provides guidance on Non-Commissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) and Non-Commissioned Officer Development Program (NCODP); inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; serves as president or member of command promotion board or removal board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; sits as chairperson or member of a command's Military Member of the Quarter/Year competition for enlisted soldiers or NCOs, as directed by local regulations; responsible for quality, control and training of noncommissioned officer evaluation reports (NCOER) while ensuring timely submissions; reviews evaluation reports to determine compliance with policies and procedures and recommends corrective actions on deficiencies to commanders, other leaders and rating officials; performs other duties prescribed by the commander; assists in the professional development of junior and company grade officer.