The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a scientific agency providing information and data about life on earth, our oceans, atmosphere, and the Nation’s living marine resources. NOAA’s programs range from marine sanctuaries, environmental satellites, global climate change, and ocean exploration initiatives to climate, weather, and water services.
The agency has many interesting and rewarding career opportunities and we have listed the links to their current career openings in the article below.
Electronic eyes and ears have taken NOAA from beyond Earth’s orbit to deep within the oceans. This new global perspective emphasizes the fact that sustained development and continued economic well-being are ultimately linked to healthy ecosystems and a healthy environment. NOAA is an integral part of these national and international issues.
NOAA’s Mission: To understand and predict changes in the Earth’s environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our Nation’s economic, social, and environmental needs.
NOAA’s Vision: An informed society that uses a comprehensive understanding of the role of the oceans, coasts, and atmosphere in the global ecosystem to make the best social and economic decisions.
Typical career activities and responsibilities at NOAA include:
- Forecasting where a hurricane will strike the coast and being responsible for saving hundreds of lives due to early warnings of tornadoes
- Using satellites to monitor global weather systems to make long-term climate predictions
- Impacting business decisions and millions of dollars as a result of your data
- Researching coastal environments to promote healthy ecosystems
- Creating and enforcing policies that encourage sustainable fisheries for the future
- Charting coastal areas and developing navigational data in order to protect ships from potential accidents
- Serving as a uniformed officer of the NOAA Corps and commanding a NOAA ship or piloting a NOAA aircraft
As a NOAA employee you have the opportunity to participate in many Employee Programs:
Career Development Programs
• Leadership Competencies Development Program (LCDP)
• NOAA Leadership Seminar (NLS)
• NOAA Rotational Assignment Program (NRAP)
• Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program,Recreational Programs (at some locations), NOAA Awards Programs
To search and view career opportunites at NOAA that may be right for you click here
To search and view vessel employment with the Atlantic fleet click here
To search and view vessel employment with the Pacific fleet click here
