NOAA Careers
Life at NOAA
As an agency of the Federal government NOAA aims to be an employer of choice. To accomplish that goal we offer an opportunity to help balance work and family life through comprehensive, competitive and flexible benefit programs.
Employee Programs:
- Career Development Programs
- Leadership Competencies Development Program (LCDP)
- NOAA Leadership Seminar (NLS)
- NOAA Rotational Assignment Program (NRAP)
- Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program
- Recreational Programs (at some locations)
- NOAA Awards Programs
Health Care:
- Medical Insurance: The Federal government offers numerous medical plan options and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) options covering employees and eligible dependents.
- Dental/Vision Insurance: Supplemental plan options offer additional Dental and Vision coverage.
- Health Units: Some agencies have health care units on-site.
- The Federal government offers numerous group life insurance policy options covering employees and eligible dependents.
- Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program: Providing long term care insurance benefits to the Federal family.
- Alternate Work Schedules
- Educational Seminars
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Training - On-the-job and formal training
- Relocation Assistance (for some positions)
- Telecommuting
- Worklife Center
Retirement:
- The current Federal government retirement system is one of the premier retirement programs in the country. This flexible, portable system features three retirement components: a retirement pension; a thrift-savings plan (employee controlled investment program); and social security.
- Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year
- Vacation: 2 weeks (first year)
- Sick Leave: 2 ½ weeks of sick leave per year
- Family and Medical Leave
- Paid military, jury, and bereavement leaves