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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Anchorage, AK
Salary: $119,554.00 - $179,700.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full-Time - Permanent
Phone: 301-713-6333

JOB SUMMARY:

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Unlock secrets in deep oceans, track rapidly moving storms, operate state-of-the-art environmental satellites, chart the Nation's waterways, formulate models to forecast climate trends, protect and preserve our living marine resources...it's all in a day's work at the NOAA! Join a dedicated workforce committed to a vital mission: safeguarding the public, protecting natural resources, strengthening the economy. A career that makes a world of difference!

The Alaska Region is one of six National Weather Service (NWS) regions. The Regional Director is responsible for the management of all operational and scientific weather, water, and climate related programs in the Region. These programs include: the development, operation and maintenance of observing networks; the provision of all weather and flood warning and forecast services, including unique hazards such as tsunamis and volcanic ash; the review and upgrade of scientific programs and procedures in field offices; the evaluation and monitoring of services and consultation with various users (state and local government agencies, emergency managers, the FAA and aviation interests, marine interests, growers, etc.); and the implementation and monitoring of the transition of regional operations and services and the regional field structure under the NWS modernization and associated restructuring program.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Occasional travel will be required.