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ABRFC's Student Career Experience Program

The ABRFC is not accepting new SCEP applications at this time.

The Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) is a paid internship for college students through the National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS teams up with a college or university to allow students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience under the guidance and direction of a university. Students are required to complete at least 640 hours of work with the ABRFC prior to graduation. Most full-time students work summers or alternate semesters between SCEP work with the NWS and attending classes at the university; however special work schedules can be coordinated under unique circumstances. College credit may be given for work with the NWS based on the specific requirements of the university.

Upon completion of the required work hours and graduation, the SCEP student may be offered a full-time, career-conditional position within the NWS on a non-competitive bid basis. However, there is no guarantee that a position will be offered.

Eligibility Requirements
  • MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
  • Working toward a degree that would qualify the student for full-time employment with the National Weather Service upon graduation. (Includes both undergraduate and graduate programs. Common majors include hydrology, civil engineering, water resources, meteorology, geology, geography, climatology, or closely related disciplines.)
  • Be able to complete at least 640 hours of work with the ABRFC prior to graduation.
  • Meet any specific requirements outlined by the university and have been accepted into the university Internship or Cooperative Learning program.


    • Note: This SCEP position at the ABRFC involves engineering, scientific and technical activities related to river forecasting. Students pursuing degrees in Liberal Arts, Business, Human Sciences and related majors are normally not qualified.

Job Duties
  • Learning NWS policies and procedures.
  • Assist the Hydrologic and Hydrometeorological Forecasters with forecast duties.
  • Gain experience on various office programs.
  • Work on Specialized Projects (if time permits)


    • Each training schedule will be specifically developed to enhance and best capitalize on the individual's abilities and past accomplishments.

How to Apply

Students interested in applying for the SCEP program at the ABRFC must fill out all application forms (see below) and provide a current copy of their transcript. The application may be submitted in one of two ways:
    Print the forms and transcript, and send to Mr. Gregory Stanley, Arkansas-Red Basin River Forecast Center, 10159 E. 11th St., Suite 300, Tulsa, OK 74128
The application forms are:

Student Career Experience Program Application  Complete, then Print / Save Form
OF-306: Declaration for Federal Employment  Complete, then Print / Save Form
OF-612: Optional Application for Federal Employment  Complete, then Print / Save Form
CD-476: Student's Work/Study Schedule Agreement  Complete, then Print / Save Form
A current copy of your transcript


For more information, please contact:

   Mr. Gregory Stanley
   Arkansas-Red Basin River Forecast Center
   10159 E. 11th St, Suite 300
   Tulsa, OK 74128
   Gregory.Stanley@noaa.gov

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