**Join our team!**
Forecast your future with the National Weather Service (NWS), protecting lives and property, and advancing science while exploring federal career opportunities across the agency.
The NWS will host an onsite hiring event during the American Meteorological Society (AMS) annual meeting in Houston, TX. Qualified candidates may be interviewed in person and may receive a letter of intent to hire at the event.
**Requirements:**
* Must be attending the[ AMS Student Conference](https://annual.ametsoc.org/2026/attend/registration/special-conference-registration/)
* Must pre-register for the hiring event [here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd97DRT5pWE3bHFz-dbUvLMw4Kan8bnvw3Ry0lz9tHSVzSBLw/viewform), **or** at the NWS table on Saturday, Jan 24th, **or** at the hiring event on Sunday, Jan 25th.
* Must apply to the open Meteorologist, GS-1340-5/7/9, announcement and meet all qualifications.
To learn more about the NWS and careers opportunities,[ visit the NWS careers website](https://www.noaa.gov/nws-careers)
**Why Join NWS?**
* **Meaningful Mission:** Protect life and property by providing critical weather, water, and climate data.
* **Innovative** **Tech:** Work with next-generation satellite data and AI-enhanced forecasting tools.
* **Growth Opportunities:** Engage in continuous learning, mentorship, and professional development programs.
