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is a component of the <a href="https://www.noaa.gov/" target="_blank">National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration</a> (NOAA).  NOAA is an Operating Unit of the U.S. <a href="https://www.commerce.gov/" target="_blank">Department of Commerce</a>.</p> <h2>Our Mission</h2> <p>Provide weather, water and climate data, forecasts, warnings, and impact-based decision support services for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy.</p> <h2>Our Vision</h2> <p>A <a href="https://www.weather.gov/wrn/" target="_blank">Weather-Ready Nation</a>: Society is Prepared for and Responds to Weather-Dependent Events.</p> <h2>Careers</h2> <p>The NWS employs over 4,000 people serving in a variety of careers, including scientific, technical, and administrative positions in offices across the country.  Learn more about opportunities with the NWS through the following links.</p> <div class="div-full" style="text-align: center;"> <div class="one-third-first" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.weather.gov/careers/meteorology"><img alt="" src="/images/careers/161305_meteorology.png" style="border-radius: 8px; height: 200px; width: 300px; border: 3px solid rgb(189, 195, 199); margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px;" /></a><br /> <a href="https://www.weather.gov/careers/meteorology" target="_self"><span style="font-size:14px;">Careers in Meteorology</span></a></div> <div class="one-third-first" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.weather.gov/careers/hydrology"><img alt="" src="/images/careers/161205_hydrology.png" style="border-radius: 8px; height: 200px; width: 300px; border: 3px solid rgb(189, 195, 199); margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px;" /></a><span style="font-size:11px;"> </span><a href="https://www.weather.gov/careers/hydrology" target="_self"><span style="font-size:14px;">Careers in Hydrology</span></a></div> <div class="one-third-first" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.weather.gov/careers/physical-science"><img alt="" src="/images/careers/161305_physical.png" style="border-radius: 8px; height: 200px; width: 300px; border: 3px solid rgb(189, 195, 199); margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px;" /><span style="font-size:11px;"> </span><span style="font-size:14px;">Careers in Physical Science</span></a></div> <div class="one-third-first" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.weather.gov/careers/tech"><img alt="" src="/images/careers/161305_information_technology.png" style="border-radius: 8px; height: 200px; width: 300px; border: 3px solid rgb(189, 195, 199); margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px;" /><span style="font-size:11px;"> </span><span style="font-size:14px;">Careers in Information Technology and Electronics Maintenance</span></a></div> <div class="one-third-first" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.weather.gov/careers/support"><img alt="" src="/images/careers/161305_operationa_support.png" style="border-radius: 8px; height: 200px; width: 300px; border: 3px solid rgb(189, 195, 199); margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px;" /></a><br /> <a href="https://www.weather.gov/careers/support"><span style="font-size:14px;">Careers in Operational Support and Administrative Management</span></a></div> <div class="one-third-first" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?a=CM54&p=1&k=national%20weather%20service" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/images/careers/161305_job_penings.png" style="border-radius: 8px; height: 200px; width: 300px; border: 3px solid rgb(189, 195, 199); margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px;" /></a><span style="font-size:11px;"> </span><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?a=CM54&p=1&k=national%20weather%20service" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:14px;">Current NWS Job Openings</span></a></div> </div> <p> </p> <h2 id="diversity">Commitment to Diversity</h2> <p>The NWS is an <a href="https://www.weather.gov/eeo-diversity/eeo_home">equal opportunity employer</a> and is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse workforce.  We believe that our diverse perspectives and experiences make us stronger and better able to address our greatest challenges. <a href="https://www.weather.gov/eeo-diversity/div_home">Diversity</a> is the mixture of differences and similarities each employee brings to the workplace to accomplish the goals of the NWS.</p> <p>The NWS proudly welcomes applications from veterans.  Information for veterans can be <a href="https://www.noaa.gov/organization/human-capital/commitment-to-our-veterans" target="_blank">found here</a>.</p> <h2>Student Employment Opportunities</h2> <p><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/">The Pathways Program</a> is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work in agencies and explore federal careers while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed.</p> <p>For more information about the Pathways program, visit the <a href="https://www.weather.gov/education/careers">NWS Student Employment Programs</a> page, read the USAJOBS Pathways’ <a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/faq/">FAQ</a>s, or search for all available job opportunities on USAJOBS.</p> <p>Student opportunities are also available throughout NOAA. Information on scholarships, internships, fellowships and post docs can be found at <a href="https://www.noaa.gov/education/opportunities/students" target="_blank">NOAA Student Opportunities</a><a href="https://www.noaa.gov/education/opportunities/students">.</a></p> <ul> <li>Visit this <a href="https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/30cbf090d09a49d1b66fe0fea1b3260a">interactive map</a> to learn more about student opportunities at an NWS office near you!</li> <li>View our <a href="https://www.weather.gov/media/careers/Final-NWS-DEIA-Recruitment-Brochure-09_22.pdf">NWS Recruitment Brochure</a></li> <li>View the <u><a href="/media/careers/2023-NWS-Hydrology-Recruitment-brochure-spanish.pdf">NWS Hydrology Recruitment brochure</a></u> (Spanish<u>)</u></li> </ul> <h2>Current Vacancies in the National Weather Service and NOAA</h2> <p>Most atmospheric scientists in the NWS work in Weather Forecast Offices (WFOs), Center Weather Service Units (CWSUs), National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEPs), headquarters offices, or laboratories. These facilities are located throughout the United States and its territories.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?a=CM54&p=1&k=national%20weather%20service">Current openings in the NWS</a></li> </ul> <p>NOAA employs an array of scientists, specialists, and other personnel who provide operational support across the United States and its territories. Operational support includes daily weather forecasts, severe storm warning notifications, climate monitoring, fisheries management, coastal restoration, and marine commerce.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?a=CM54&p=1">Current openings across all NOAA Line Offices</a></li> </ul> <h2>Application Process</h2> <p>Job vacancies with the NWS are posted on the <a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/" target="_blank">USAJOBS</a> website and all applicants must have an account with USAJOBS in order to submit application materials.  By using USAJOBS, you may fine-tune your job search by occupation, pay, or location, and you may also set your account to automatically notify you when positions of interest to you are open.  Additional information is available through the <a href="https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page" target="_blank">USAJOBS Resource Center</a>.</p> <p>Check out some NWS Hiring Tips and Tricks <a href="https://www.weather.gov/careers/hiring-tip-tricks">here</a>.</p> <p>View all Faces of the NWS profiles <a href="https://www.weather.gov/careers/faces-of-the-nws">here</a>.</p> </div> <div class="div-full"> <div class="cms-content"> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="partial-width-borderbottom feature-block">  </div> <div class="full-width-first"> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> </div> </div>  <div class="footer"> </div>  <div class="footer-legal"> <div class="footer-legal"> <div class="footer-legal-content"> <div class="one-sixth-first" id="footer_legal_gov"> <a href="http://www.usa.gov"><img src="/bundles/templating/images/footer/usa_gov.png" alt="usa.gov" width="110" height="30" /></a> </div> <div class="one-half-first" id="footer_legal_info"> <p> <a href="http://www.commerce.gov">US Dept of Commerce</a><br /> <a href="http://www.noaa.gov">National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration</a><br /> <a href="https://www.weather.gov">National Weather Service</a><br /> Careers<br /> 1325 East West Highway<br /> Silver Spring, MD 20910 <br /><br /> <br /><a href="https://www.weather.gov/careers/contact">Comments? 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