How To Apply

To apply for a NOAA Professional Mariner job, please follow these steps:

  1. 1. Learn about working as a Professional Mariner with NOAA OMAO Marine Operations
  2. 2. Review employment opportunities, carefully considering position:
    a. Duties
    b. Minimum eligibility requirements
    c. Conditions of employment
    d. Evaluation criteria
    e. Documents and other information required for the position
  3. 3. Build a resume using the online form and add your documents
  4. 4. Select the job announcement for which you would like to apply
  5. 5. IMPORTANT: Once your resume is created, select the position you'd like to apply to, click on the “Apply” button, and then click “Submit”

Below is an overview of the federal hiring process for new employees and an outline of what potential candidates can expect after submitting their application for a position. This process ensures all applicants receive fair and equal opportunity.

  1. 1. NOAA OMAO evaluation of applications
  2. 2. Selection of qualified applicants (notifications sent to all applicants regarding selection status)
  3. 3. Tentative offer of employment sent to selected applicants via email address provided in resume
  4. 4. Pre-employment background security check (requires applicant to have fingerprints taken, submit security forms, and complete online questionnaire)
  5. 5. Successfully pass pre-employment Physical Examination and Drug Test
  6. 6. Interview(s) and assignment to a NOAA Ship
  7. 7. Final offer of employment sent to applicant via email
  8. 8. In-Person New Employee Orientation