These positions are filled on a competitive basis
at a Regional NWS level. The existence and/or number of positions
varies from year to year (primarily due to budget considerations).
The locations of positions also varies, and it is not known from year to
year whether a position will exist at NWS Buffalo.
The Student Educational Employment Program provides
employment opportunities to students who are enrolled or accepted for
enrollment as degree seeking students taking at least a half-time
academic, technical, or vocational course load in an accredited high
school, technical, vocational, 2 or 4-year college or university,
graduate or professional school. The program comprises two components:
the Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) and the Student Career
Experience Program (SCEP).
1. Student
Temporary Employment Program (STEP)
Job opportunities under this program offer you
temporary employment. Employment can range from summer jobs to
positions that last as long as you are a student. These employment
opportunities need not be related to your academic field of study.
Click here to
get more information on STEP.
2. Student
Career Experience Program (SCEP)
This program offers you valuable work experience
directly related to your academic field of study. It provides formal
periods of work and study while you are attending school. It requires
a commitment by you, your school and the DOC. You may be eligible for
permanent employment under this component after successfully
completing your education and meeting work requirements.
Click
here to get information on SCEP.
Program Features Under Both Programs
- Students may be employed year round
- Flexible schedule of work assignments.
- Open to all students...high school, undergraduate,
graduate, and vocational/technical.
Eligibility Requirements are:
- A student enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a
degree-seeking student (diploma, certificate, etc.).
- At least the minimum age required by Federal, State
or local laws and standards governing the employment of minors.
- Taking at least half-time academic or vocational and
technical course load in an accredited high school, technical or
vocational school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, graduate or
professional school.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- At the beginning of each semester/quarter, each
student will produce a letter of verification from their educational
institution showing proof of enrollment in school for
the upcoming
semester/quarter.
Salary and Promotions: The pay you receive will
depend on the education and work experience you already possess. As you
advance in your education you may be eligible for promotions based on
your work performance, grade point average, and credits earned.
Interested students should send their resume
by e-mail or regular mail to:
Dave Zaff
Science and Operations Officer
National Weather Service
587 Aero Drive
Buffalo, NY 14225
david.zaff@noaa.gov
Additional information on the DOC Student
Educational program can be found by clicking
here.