NOAA Ship FAIRWEATHER

	The FAIRWEATHER regularly has openings for shipboard personnel. For civilian career opportunities in the NOAA fleet, please apply online at the ACES website. If you are interested in a career as a uniformed service officer with the NOAA Commissioned Corps visit the NOAA Corps website.
	Survey Department FAIRWEATHER's survey department has positions for hydrographic survey technicians of all levels. To learn more about hydrographic surveying, click on the Operations link above.
	Engineering Department FAIRWEATHER's engineering department is responsible for everything mechanical aboard the ship--from the main engines to a burnt out light bulb. Both licensed and unlicensed positions can be found on the ACES website.
	Deck Department FAIRWEATHER's deck department is responsible for deploying, recovering, and operating small boats and hydrographic launches, handling cargo, and anchoring and docking the ship. The department also maintains the ship's external structure, rigging, boats, weather decks, and interior spaces.
	Steward Department FAIRWEATHER's steward department prepares meat and vegetarian meals for the crew in the galley. The FAIRWEATHER has, hands down, the best food in the fleet. The steward department also orders and stows the food, and maintains the mess decks and visitors' state rooms.
	The NOAA Diving Program trains and certifies scientists, engineers and technicians to perform the variety of tasks carried out underwater to support NOAA's mission. To learn more about the NOAA Diving Program visit the program's website.