CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES IN THE PACIFIC & ATLANTIC FLEET
Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), offers excellent
career opportunities for civilians in the Pacific and Atlantic Fleet.
Vessels operated by NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) are
based in Seattle, WA; Norfolk, VA; Woodshole, MA; Charleston, SC; Pascagoula,
MS; San Diego, CA; and Honolulu, HI. The ships are engaged in oceanographic/
hydrographic and fishery research in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. The
larger ships may sail any waters on separate special surveys or projects. The
West Coast vessels operate under the direction of the Pacific Marine Operations
Center, located at 1801 Fairview Avenue East, Seattle, Washington. The East
Coast vessels operate under the direction of the Atlantic Marine Operations
Center located at 439 West York St, Norfolk, VA. Commissioned Officers of the
NOAA Corps are responsible for operation of the vessels. Civilian crew members
are hired as temporary, term, or permanent employees under Excepted
Appointment, EI-6, in the Federal service.
MUST BE U.S. CITIZEN TO APPLY
The ships are run by a combination of NOAA Commissioned Officers and wage
marine civilians. The wage marine personnel include licensed masters, mates and
engineers, and unlicensed members of the engine, steward, and deck departments.
In addition, survey and electronic technicians operate and/or maintain the
ships' mission, communication, and navigation equipment. The ships' officers
and crew provide mission support and assistance to embarked scientists from
various NOAA laboratories as well as the academic community.
For more information on Jobs, Qualifications, & Benefits visit:
WEST COAST VESSELS:
http://www.wasc.noaa.gov/services/hrd/wmjobs.htm
EAST COAST VESSELS:
http://www.easc.noaa.gov/hrd/wmjobs.htm
AS OF: 12-10-1999
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