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**What Careers Are Available?**  NOS EMPLOYEE CAREER PATH EXAMPLESNOS PROGRAM OFFICE
      TITLE
      POTENTIAL JOB DUTIES
      LOCATION
       EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUNDCenter for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
      Engineering and Development Branch Chief
      Actively manage water level,
meteorological, and oceanographic
stations as well as current water meters
      Silver Spring, MD
(and occasionally on
a NOAA ship)       
       M.S. in Structural Engineering; 
BEng. in Civil EngineeringOceanographer
      Calculate annual tide and current predictions for the U.S. to help mariners safely and efficiently navigate our waters
      Silver Spring, MD
       B.S. in Interdisciplinary
Studies and Atmospheric
ScienceManagement and Budget Office/Budget Execution Division
      Budget Analyst
      Manage the budget and spending for the NOS headquarters by working with leadership and stakeholders to identify priorities and execute funds
        Silver Spring, MD
        B.S. in AccountingManagement and Budget Office/Communications and Education Division
      Communications Specialist
      Plan, coordinate, and implement strategic communications and outreach efforts to key internal and external audiences for NOAA Program Office, conveying the accomplishments and impact for all program activities
        Silver Spring, MD
        B.A. in Government and Latin StudiesNational Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
      Research Ecologist
      Design and conduct cutting-edge research to understand how coastal wetlands respond and adapt to rising sea levels and other environmental stressors, such as storms, droughts, and nutrient pollution
        Beaufort, NC
        Ph.D. in Oceanography;  M.S. in Ecosystems Ecology; B.S. in Marine BiologyEnvironmental Scientist
      Provide expert guidance and science products to coastal managers focusing on sustainable aquaculture
        Charleston, SC
        M.S. in Environmental Science; B.S. in ChemistryNational Geodetic Survey
      Cartographer
      Analyze remote sensing data to contribute to map-making and to support NOAA’s Emergency Response aerial imagery program
        Silver Spring, MD
        M.A. in Geography; B.S. in GeographyGeodesist
      Measure and model Earth’s changing gravity field to establish an accurate height system for the nation
        Silver Spring, MD
        Ph.D. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering Sciences; B.S. in PhysicsManagement and Program Analyst
      Oversee budget planning; contribute to accurate performance measurement and milestone development; facilitate engaging meetings; and appropriately respond to inquiries from other agencies
       Silver Spring, MD
        M.S. in Public Policy, B.S. in Electrical EngineeringOffice for Coastal Management
      Coastal Management Specialist
      Review annual grant awards and programs; approve performance measure submissions; and contribute to five-year management plan development
        Oakland, CA
        M.A. in International Environmental Policy; B.S. in Environmental ScienceNational Coral Reef Monitoring Program Coordinator
      Coordinate teams as they plan their projects, collect data, and share results with partners and the public
        Silver Spring, MD
        Ph.D. in Marine Biology and Fisheries; B.S. in Marine and Atmospheric SciencesSenior Coastal Hazards Specialist
      Serve as a trainer and product developer specializing in effective risk communication and state-of-the-art nature-based strategies
        Charleston, SC
        B.S. in GeologySenior Geospatial Analyst
      Create accurate economic and demographic data for coastal management decisions and effectively communicate
data through maps, applications, technical assistance, and training
            Charleston, SC *with frequent travel throughout the Pacific, Atlantic, and Caribbean Regions*
        M.S. in Environmental Studies; B.S. in Biology and Environmental StudiesOffice of Coast Survey
      Navigation Response Team Surveyor
      Effectively and efficiently operate and
maintain a 34-foot survey vessel; a mobile
integrated multibeam and side-scan
sonar mobile integrated survey team
(MIST) kit for missions involving vessels
of opportunity in disaster areas; two
autonomous surface survey vessels; and
one autonomous underwater survey vessel
        Hancock County,Mississippi
        M.S. in Hydrography; B.S. in Marine SciencePhysical Scientist
      Efficiently plan hydrographic (seafloor
mapping) projects for NOAA ships and
contract partners
          Silver Spring, MD *(and occasionally on a NOAA ship)*
        M.S. in Geology; B.A. in GeologyPhysical Scientist
      Create accurate maps of the ocean floor,
which will serve as the basis for updating
nautical charts and which will be used by
field parties collecting data
       Seattle, Washington
        B.A. in Geography and
Norwegian LanguageOffice of National Marine Sanctuaries
      Deputy Superintendent
      Manage facility, vessel, and diving
operations and coordination with fishery
management agencies
        Scituate, MA
        M.S. in Marine ScienceEducation Coordinator/IT Support
      Collaborate with NOAA partners to promote,
develop, organize, execute, and evaluate
ocean literacy and stewardship programs in
schools throughout American Samoa
        American Samoa
        B.Ed in Elementary
Education, Special
EducationGraphics/Webmaster
      Create innovative posters, flyers, signs,
murals, displays, outreach materials;
retouch and archive photos; develop exciting
web pages; edit videos; program kiosks
        Port Angeles, WA
        A.A. in Digital DesignProgram Coordinator
      Coordinate a marine science and
conservation education program, the
Multicultural Education for Resource Issues
Threatening Oceans, which is tailored
to raise awareness of ocean issues and
motivate youth in traditionally underserved
communities to pursue careers in marine
science or resource protection
            Oxnard, California
        M.S.in Marine Resource
Protection;
B.S. in Physical
OceanographyResearch Specialist
- Geographic
Information
Systems
      Develop accurate maps, complete exciting
research diving missions (as a part-time
underwater photographer, videographer
and film producer), and develop engaging
websites
            Monterey, CA
        M.S. in Marine Science;
B.A. in marine biologyOffice of Response
and Restoration
      Chemist
      Provide emergency chemical hazard
assessments for the U.S. Coast Guard
when there is an oil or chemical spill in
the U.S. coastal zone or in large navigable
waterways
        Seattle, Washington
        M.S. in Inorganic Chemistry, B.S. in ChemistryEnvironmental Scientist
      Accurately assess damage from oil spills
and hazardous waste sites by determining
what animals and habitats have been
affected by contaminant releases and
what can be done to mitigate those effects
          Seattle, Washington
        M.S. in Environmental Engineering; B.S. in MathMarine Debris
Hurricane Response
Coordinator
      Coordinate the dynamic long-term
response activities for hurricanegenerated
marine debris (Caribbean)
by engaging partners and tracking the
removal/disposal processes
       San Juan, Puerto
Rico
        M.S. in Biological
Oceanography;
B.S. in Industrial
MicrobiologyPacific Islands Regional Coordinator
      Investigate and develop strategies to
prevent and mitigate adverse impacts
of marine debris in the Pacific Islands
Region; facilitate information-sharing
between the regional and the national
marine debris community and the
national-level Marine Debris Program
       Hilo, Hawai'i
        M.S. in Tropical
Conservation Biology and
Environmental Science;
B.A. in Marine ScienceU.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System
      Deputy Director
      Manage the office’s strategic planning and
implementation, which includes budget
execution and staffing, in coordination
with regional and national partners
        Silver Spring, MD
        Ph.D. in Marine ScienceEnvironmental
Compliance
Coordinator
      Ensure compliance with environmental
regulation conducted under the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and
federal environmental statutes; explain
to the public environmental laws,
environmental history, and the importance
of understanding NEPA and other
environmental federal/state laws that
were established to preserve the natural
environment.
        Silver Spring, MD
        M.S. in Law with
a specialty in
Environmental Law;
B.S. in Environmental
ManagementU.S. Animal
Telemetry Network
Coordinator
      Oversee the Animal Telemetry Network
program, including collaborating effectively
with regional associations; efficiently
managing program funds; collaborating
and networking in the telemetry
community; and managing the ATN Data
Assembly Center, where different sources
of telemetry data are aggregated and made
available to the public
             Silver Spring, MD *(and occasionally on a NOAA ship)*
        M.S. in Ocean
Engineering;
B.S. in Electrical
Engineering
  **The information above is based on current NOAA-NOS employee experience and does not supersede position requirements on USAJOBS.*


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