Integrated training and professional development plan for the modernization and associated restructuring of the National Weather Service

The National Weather Service (NWS) is engaged in the Modernization and Associated Restructuring (MAR) of the agency1. The satisfactory accomplishment of this goal requires a major transition from current operations to future operations while maintaining the current level of services. The bulk of this transition will occur at NWS field offices, where new positions, functions, and staff profiles will be established. In addition, new and more sophisticated technologies will be introduced. As a result, new knowledge, skills and abilities will need to be developed by most of the work force. This will require a tremendous training and education effort involving all NWS employees.