Steve Campbell

Question

Thankfully I got a real world GIS job at Davey Resource Group as a geospatial technician.  Let's see where it goes from here!

DavidHorwitz · Answer

Yeah. Most of us are retired military and there is a substantial

government civilian and contractor support structure. My son is in the

utilities and electrical distribution sector. His company is subing to

Pacific Gas & Electric right now. That's a good industry to be involved

in. No matter what field you are in, if you are an analyst with a GIS

skillset you can be very valuable to decision makers.

I saw your question on the net. If you didn't get answers let me know and

I'll pass it along to my son to see if he knows of a different way.

Cheers,

Dave

David Horwitz, MPA

Graduate Student

Anonymous User · Answer

Thank you for the information.  I am waiting for my certificate of eligibility letter from the VA now.  I am fortunate to have both the Montgomery and the Post 9-11 GI Bill, so I should be good.  I currently work in utilities / electrical distribution, but once I have some experience to add to my resume I will look into federal govt work.  I didn't realize SOCOM had a civilian section.  Sounds interesting.

Thanks again,

Steve C

DavidHorwitz · Answer

Didn't know you were a vet. I work at USSOCOM. Make sure you check out

NGIA and USACE. I was toying with the idea of getting my certificate at

PSU. My son is in PSU's graduate program and graduates this summer. He

also has a graduate certificate from them. VA VR&E benefits may pay for it

as well.

Keep in touch if you need anything.

Cheers,

Dave

David Horwitz, MPA

Graduate Student