Note: All positions for summer 2004 have been selected. Please check back February, 2005.
Student Employment Opportunities
The Student Educational Employment Program (SEEP) provides Federal employment opportunities for degree seeking students. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in academic, technical, or vocational courses at an accredited high school, technical, vocational, 2-year or 4-year college or university, graduate or professional school.
There are two options for student employment within the National Weather Service (NWS), Alaska Region. They are 1. Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP); and 2. Student Volunteer Program. An application process is required and applicants must meet the eligibility requirements listed below:
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a student enrolled, or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student (diploma, a
certificate, etc.);
- Must be at least the minimum age (16 years of age) required by federal, state or local laws and
standards governing the employment of minors;
- Must be taking at least half-time academic, vocational, or technical courses at an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, 2-year or 4-year college, university, graduate or
professional school, and;
- Must be a U.S. citizen, or a U.S. national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island).
Student Temporary Employment Program
The STEP position is a paid position for up to 120 days and may be extended if continuing need exist. While in the position, the student's duties do not have to be related to their academic career goals, however, interest in meteorology, hydrology or computer/electronics systems are preferred. Students seeking a STEP position must compete against other students.
The positions are located at the following National Weather Service locations:
Note: The position in Regional Headquarters, Systems Integration Branch is in the Information Technology and/or Computer field.
Applicants must indicate the office (s) they are applying for, examples are listed in How to Apply, under Announcement Number.
How to Apply:
- Interested applicants must complete an Optional Application for Federal Employment.
- On the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612) fill in the Job Title, Grade and
Announcement blocks as follows:
- The Job Title: STEP Summer FY 2004
- The Grade: GS-335/? (Grade to be determined by application information)
- The Announcement Number: STEP 2004 & location (s) (i.e., All or ANCFO/FAIFO/JNUFO etc.)
- Provide a description of your reasons for wanting to work for the NWS and how you hope to
benefit from the experience. This is a required part of the application package.
- Supply a copy of transcripts for all courses, showing semesters or quarters hours on the
application.
- Supply documentation that you are registered for the up coming semester/quarter. This can be
a copy of your registration or a letter from a counselor or other official.
Note: If selected, employment history and transcripts will be used in determining the grade. Therefore, if you have related work experience, please describe fully and state the number of hours worked per week.
- Send the package to:
Anne Barnes
222 West 7th Ave. #23, Room 517
Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7575
907-271-3459
Anne.Barnes@noaa.gov
All applications must be posted marked no later than March 26, 2004.
Student Volunteer Positions
The NWS Alaska Region offers unpaid training/experience opportunities to students in high school and college. While in these positions, students can study in any area, including meteorology, hydrology or computer/electronic systems. The program allows you to explore career options as well as develop your personal and professional skills. As a student volunteer, you will be exposed to the federal work environment and will learn about the mission and responsibilities of NWS Alaska Region.
Generally, these positions are during the academic year for three to four months, but can be established during the summer break. In all cases, prior to participation, the student and the NWS Office Supervisor will enter into an agreement with the school to recognize the joint commitment. The agreement shall outline the responsibilities of each partner. It should also identify the type (s) of assignment (s), the conditions under which you will work, and the weekly work schedule.
Why would you want to be in the Student Volunteer Program?
The Student Volunteer Program can enrich your future. Some of the benefits include:
- Career exploration early in your academic studies.
- Exposure to new and emerging occupations and professions.
- Academic credit for the work you perform (shall be determined by your academic institution).
- Work experience which will enhance your ability to obtain paying jobs in the future.
- Student volunteer assignments will differ, but all promise to be stimulating and rewarding.
How do you become a Student Volunteer?
If you are considering becoming a student volunteer with the NWS Alaska Region contact the Supervisor of the office where you would like to work.
These positions can be established at Regional Headquarters in Anchorage, WFO Anchorage, WFO Fairbanks, WFO Juneau or at the various WSOs' located at remote sites. A complete list of weather offices, along with contact information can be found here*.
*Note: There are no student positions available at the CWSU, WSO Homer, and WSO Unalakleet.
After the decision is made to become a Student Volunteer, the NWS Office Supervisor will provide the students with the necessary forms. If the student is less than 18 years of age, forms are provided to the parent or guardian. The school is a party to completion of forms.
If you have questions about this program contact:
Anne Barnes
222 West 7th Ave. # 23, Room 517
Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7575
907-271-3459
