Office of the Assistant Administrator for Weather
Services
Dr. John "Jack" L. Hayes
NOAA Assistant Administrator for Weather Services and Director
National Weather Service National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Biography |
MISSION
"NOAA's National Weather Service provides weather,
hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for
the United States, its territories, adjacent waters
and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property
and the enhancement of the national economy. NWS data
and products form a national information database and
infrastructure which can be used by other governmental
agencies, the private sector, the public, and the global
community." |
Headquarters
National Weather Service Headquarters Structure
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Assistant Administrator's Staff Offices
Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Chief
Administrative Officer [W/CFO] - Obtains and manages NWS
financial, human, and physical resources
Office of the Chief Information Officer [W/CIO]
- Develops Information Technology (IT) policies, standards, and
guidelines
Headquarters Offices
Office of Climate, Water, and Weather Services [W/OS]
- Directs, plans, and establishes policies and procedures for weather,
water, and climate warning and forecast services
Office of Science & Technology [W/OST]
- Overall responsibility for science and technology plans, programs,
and development activities
Office of Hydrologic Development [W/OHD]
- Directs hydrologic development, including funding resources,
administration, and program direction
Office of Operational Systems [W/OPS]
- Manages systems, engineering software management, facilities,
communications, and logistical services
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