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• Career Development Programs
  • Leadership Competencies Development Program (LCDP)
  • NOAA Leadership Seminar (NLS)
  • NOAA Rotational Assignment Program (NRAP)
  • Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program
• Recreational Programs (at some locations)
• NOAA Awards Programs

• Medical Insurance: The Federal government offers numerous medical plan options and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) options covering employees and eligible dependents.
• Dental/Vision Insurance: Supplemental plan options offer additional Dental and Vision coverage.
• Health Units: Some agencies have health care units on-site.

• The Federal government offers numerous group life insurance policy options covering employees and eligible dependents.
• Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program: Providing long term care insurance benefits to the Federal family.

• Alternate Work Schedules
• Educational Seminars
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Training - On-the-job and formal training
• Relocation Assistance (for some positions)
• Telecommuting
• Worklife Center

• The current Federal government retirement system is one of the premier retirement programs in the country. This flexible, portable system features three retirement components: a retirement pension; a thrift-savings plan (employee controlled investment program); and social security.

• Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation: 2 weeks (first year)
• Sick Leave: 2 ½ weeks of sick leave per year
• Family and Medical Leave
• Paid military, jury, and bereavement leaves

NOAA Workforce Management Office (WFMO) Contact List