Faces of the National Weather Service | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Faces of the National Weather Service | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Who We Are
The National Weather Service (NWS) is a component of the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA). NOAA is an Operating Unit of the U.S.
Department of Commerce
.
Our Mission
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.
Our Vision
A
Weather-Ready Nation
: Society is Prepared for and Responds to Weather-Dependent Events.
What We Do
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.
Careers in Meteorology
Careers in Hydrology
Careers in Physical Science
Careers in Information Technology and Electronics Maintenance
Careers in Operational Support and Administrative Management
Current NWS Job Openings
Who We Need
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.
Student Opportunities
Skip to main content
Official websites use .gov
A
.gov
website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A
lock
(
) or
https://
means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Who We Are
The National Weather Service (NWS) is a component of the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA). NOAA is an Operating Unit of the U.S.
Department of Commerce
.
Our Mission
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.
Our Vision
A
Weather-Ready Nation
: Society is Prepared for and Responds to Weather-Dependent Events.
What We Do
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.
Careers in Meteorology
Careers in Hydrology
Careers in Physical Science
Careers in Information Technology and Electronics Maintenance
Careers in Operational Support and Administrative Management
Current NWS Job Openings
Who We Need
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.
Student Opportunities