MEET: Keith Davis

The Help Desk team! I work with a great group of people at the NOS Help Desk. Everyone is dedicated to helping NOS employees get the most out of Information Technology (IT). My job is also rewarding because I know how important NOAA is to our country. From weather forecasts and storm warnings to fisheries management and coastal restoration, NOAA does it all.

The hardest part of my job is keeping abreast of the changing world of IT. Technology changes at such a rapid pace that today’s standards may not be tomorrow’s.

I attended Sullivan County Community College, a great small school that’s part of the State University of New York, for business administration. I also took IT courses at the University of the District of Columbia. Most of my knowledge comes from learning on the job, though, because as I said, the IT world evolves so swiftly.

As a kid, I had a true love for beaches. My favorite was Jones Beach on Long Island, outside of New York City. I love the sand, the sounds, and the waves.

I was working at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency when a good friend told me about a position opening up at the NOS Help Desk. I got the job and have been here for two years.

Work hard, and educate yourself about the career you think you would like to pursue. If you discover that it’s something you really want to do, keep in mind that NOAA offers plenty of internships and volunteer opportunities.