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Cool Jobs: Predicting weather in space

In this installment of our Cool Jobs in Government series, we learn about an entire group of people who work on predicting weather in space.

Tags: technology , NOAA , Space Weather Prediction Center , Bill Murtaugh , Dorothy Ramienski , DorobekInsider

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Cool Jobs: USPS preserves stamps in cave

Some call it the Ft. Knox for stamps. The Stamp Fulfillment Center is located in a cave in Missouri and houses millions of dollars in stamps. Manager Khalid Hussain explains why he thinks he's got one pretty cool federal job in this installment of our Cool Jobs in Government series.

Tags: management , USPS , Khalid Hussain , Stamp Fulfillment Center , cave , Dorothy Ramienski , DorobekInsider

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Cool Jobs: Fed manages fine art at the GSA

When you think of fine arts and the federal government, you probably think of the National Gallery, not the General Services Administration.

Tags: management , contracting , GSA , Fine Arts Program , Jennifer Gibson , Dorothy Ramienski , DorobekInsider

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Cool Jobs: Zoo keeper loves animals, science

As Animal Keeper for Great Cats and Bears at the National Zoo, Kristen Clark has some 'wild' days. But she says caring for the animals takes a combination of scientific inquiry and respect. She also reveals that her lion pride might see some new members come this fall.

Tags: management , Kristen Clark , National Zoo , In Depth

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Cool Jobs: CBP employees fight elements to keep data flowing

Field technology officers must fix hardware and software no matter the hazard, even if it's hundreds of feet up on a tower or on a snow covered mountain top. Employees need to be physically fit and technically skilled to perform the duties. CBP counts on these employees to keep the systems working to monitor and protect the borders.

Tags: management , DeValon Lawrence , Don Ealy , CBP , border security , Jason Miller

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