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  • Travel Assistant - Job Announcement Number:
    DS-2013-0378
    Location Name:
    Dunn Loring, Virginia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Transportation Clerk And Assistant
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Friday, May 17, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Tuesday, May 28, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $42,209.00 to $54,875.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    07 to 07
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This is a non-status , non-permanent position. You do not acquire a competitive or excepted service status from this position. This position is located in the Office of Mobile Security Deployments, Training Directorate, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS/T/MSD) in Dunn Loring, Virginia. You will perform travel related functions that involve planning and coordinating and provide advice to employees and managers on the Bureau's travel policies and procedures.
  • Supervisory, Information Technology Specialist - Job Announcement Number:
    A/LM-2013-0044
    Location Name:
    Washington DC, District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US)
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Information Technology Management
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Monday, May 20, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Monday, June 03, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $123,758.00 to $155,500.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    15 to 15
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Bureau of Administration, Office of Logistics Management, Office of Program Management and Policy, Systems Division (A/LM/PMP/SYS). The incumbent of this position serves as the Division Chief for the Systems Division which consists of two branches which are responsible for the development, oversight, institutionalization and on-going planning, design, and implementation of new and improved information systems to meet the strategic business goals. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement # A/LM-2013-0039 . Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens)and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements.
  • Program Analyst - Job Announcement Number:
    CSO-2013-0008
    Location Name:
    Washington DC Metro Area, District of Columbia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Management And Program Analysis
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Friday, May 17, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Friday, May 24, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    13 to 13
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    Located in the Office of the Executive Director, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO/EX), in the U.S. Department of State (DOS), this position functions as a senior level expert in providing consultative, evaluative and program policy advice to the Bureaus management team. The incumbent analyzes and evaluates a wide variety of the bureau's HR programs and major issues that translate into a high impact, high-performance organization.
  • Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software) - Job Announcement Number:
    HR-2013-0026
    Location Name:
    Washington DC, District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US)
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Information Technology Management
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Friday, May 17, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Friday, May 31, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    13 to 13
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Bureau of Human Resources, Office of the Executive Director, Systems Development Division (HR/EX/SDD). The incumbent will be responsible for managing application development projects; resolving critical problems; and/or developing , testing, and implementing new Information Technologies. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement HR-2013-0027. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US citizens) and Merit Promotion procedures must apply for both announcements.
  • Information Technology Specialist - Job Announcement Number:
    ECA-2013-0081
    Location Name:
    Washington DC Metro Area, District of Columbia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Information Technology Management
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Friday, May 17, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Tuesday, May 28, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    13 to 13
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    The position is located in the Network Operations Branch, Information Technology Division, Executive Director, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and Bureau of International Information Program (ECA-IIP/EX/IT). This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement # ECA-2013-0082. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens) and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements.
  • Education Program Specialist - Job Announcement Number:
    FSI-2013-0053
    Location Name:
    Arlington, Virginia;Arlington, Virginia (22204)
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    General Education And Training
    Pay Plan:
    GG
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Monday, May 20, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Monday, June 03, 2013
    Job Status:
    Part-Time
    Salary:
    $105,211.00 to $136,771.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    14 to 14
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    The incumbent of this position is responsible for the performance of duties involved in carrying out the functional responsibilities of the Curriculum and Staff Development Division and include: the design, delivery, evaluation, and coordination of stand-alone training programs targeted at improving the effectiveness of trainers and facilitators. The design and provision of train-the-trainer, presentation skills, facilitation skills, and leadership skills training sessions as integrated portions of professional and technical development programs throughout the Foreign Service Institute . As requested or assigned, the provision of organization development services, including the design, development, coordination, and delivery of consultative and training services. The management of training evaluation activities for FSI. The design, development, and facilitation of outdoor, experiential leadership and team building programs. The Department reserves the right to terminate a conditional offer of employment if the individual does not receive a security clearance within 18 months from the date of the tentative offer letter.
  • Personnel Security Specialist - Job Announcement Number:
    DS-2013-0331
    Location Name:
    Rosslyn, Virginia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Security Administration
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Temporary
    Opening Date:
    Tuesday, May 21, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Friday, May 31, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $74,872.00 to $97,333.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    12 to 12
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    The Personnel Security Specialist is located in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Personnel Security and Suitability. The incumbent is responsible for directing the conduct and certifying the sufficiency of initial pre-employment investigations conducted for the purpose of determining suitability and security clearance eligibility, inclusive of Presidential Appointees and Foreign/Civil Service and Wage Grade applicants, contractors, and periodic update or "for cause" reinvestigation of employees and/or post employment special access program eligibility and all overseas investigation conducted for other agencies. This is a non-status, non permanent position. You do not acquire a competitive or excepted service status from this position.
  • Overseas Security Technology Project Manager - Job Announcement Number:
    DS-2013-0387
    Location Name:
    Rosslyn, Virginia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Security Administration
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Monday, June 03, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $105,211.00 to $136,771.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    14 to 14
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Project Management and Engineering Branch, Facility Security Engineering Division, Office of Security Technology. The incumbent will provide authoritative technical guidance and counsel to management in the development and promotion of enhanced quality, efficiency, and timeliness for standards and practices involving state-of-the-art projects, associated with surveys, designs and installation of overseas security equipment.
  • Investigative Analyst - Job Announcement Number:
    DS-2013-0374
    Location Name:
    Arlington, Virginia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Investigative Analysis
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Friday, May 31, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $51,630.00 to $67,114.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    09 to 09
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Criminal Investigative Liaison Branch (CIL), Criminal Investigations Division, Office of Investigations and Counterintelligence, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Department of State. The Office is the headquarters element in charge of all domestic and overseas criminal, counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and professional responsibility investigations for the Department. The Office conducts and manages all DS criminal investigations, investigates threats and suspicious activity, conducts counterintelligence investigations, and provides threat awareness briefings. The Criminal Investigative Liaison Branch serves as a clearinghouse for the receipt, review, and concurrence of requests to engage DS domestic and/or international assets to support federal, local, and state criminal investigations. CIL provides a wide range of investigative guidance, including coordinating foreign law enforcement requests for investigative assistance in the US, international fugitive recovery efforts conducted in coordination with US Marshals Service, DEA, DHS, FBI, and other federal, state, and local counterparts. The incumbent is responsible for providing advice, assistance, and support in planning and carrying out criminal investigations; responds to requests for assistance received from other law enforcement entities. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement DS-2013-0373. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens)and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements.
  • Information Technology Specialist (Security) - Job Announcement Number:
    DS-2013-0296
    Location Name:
    Beltsville, Maryland
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Information Technology Management
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Thursday, May 30, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    13 to 13
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement #DS-2013-0297. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens)and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements. This position is located in the Monitoring and Incident Response (MIR) Division, Office of Computer Security (CS), Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), Department of State (DOS). The Division is responsible for providing oversight for constant monitoring capabilities of all Department of State Enterprise Network components to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all information processes, transferred or stored on Department of State Network Resources. The Division is also responsible for security evaluations and audits of the departments IT systems and encrypted classified and unclassified IT systems located domestically and overseas. NOTE: This position requires shift work. Candidate will be hired for the following shift: Tuesday-Saturday (6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
  • Management Analyst - Job Announcement Number:
    S-2013-0024
    Location Name:
    Washington DC Metro Area, District of Columbia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Management And Program Analysis
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Thursday, May 09, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Thursday, May 23, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $74,872.00 to $97,333.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    12 to 12
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located within the Executive Director's unit of the Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator (S/GAC). The Executive Director's team provides overall operational and administrative support to S/GAC, including in the areas of human resources, travel and transportation, facilities, general services, information technology and communications, and administrative budget. The incumbent performs administrative analytical, evaluative, and advisory work related to the organizational operations, efficiency and productivity of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), particularly its overseas operations, with an emphasis on overseas staffing under the authority or concern of S/GAC, notably the PEPFAR Country Coordinator positions.
  • Intelligence Research Specialist - Job Announcement Number:
    DS-2013-0371
    Location Name:
    Miami, Florida
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Intelligence
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Thursday, May 16, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Tuesday, May 28, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $50,204.00 to $65,260.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    09 to 09
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Miami Field Office, Office of Domestic Operations, Bureau of Diplomatic Security. This position has been established with responsibility for the systematic research, analysis, and interpretation of intelligence data to detect trends in visa and passport fraud that aid in the investigation, targeting, and disruption of individuals and groups involved in the fraudulent production, distribution, and/or use of travel documents used to gain unlawful entry into the U.S. This position has continuing responsibility for a less complex geographic or functional area, and performs on a recurring basis a variety of tasks for a more complex project. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement # DS-2013-0372. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens) and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements.
  • Information Technology Specialist (Systems Analysis) - Job Announcement Number:
    CGFS-2013-0009
    Location Name:
    Charleston, South Carolina
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Information Technology Management
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Thursday, May 16, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Thursday, May 23, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $81,823.00 to $106,369.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    13 to 13
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Department of State, Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS), Office of Systems Development and Maintenance (SDM) in Charleston, South Carolina. The incumbent defines and validates the need for proposed new systems through consultation with program officials in customer program organizations; reviews general business and functional requirements that support the need for systems; identifies and evaluates potential systems design approaches; and develops final technical specifications for new systems. The incumbent contributes to the development of applications that improve the organization's efficiency in accomplishing a wide variety of functions and activities. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement CGFS-2013-0010. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens) and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements.
  • Office Director - Job Announcement Number:
    CSHRM-2013-0015
    Location Name:
    Patrick AFB, Florida
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Program Management
    Pay Plan:
    ES
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Tuesday, May 07, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Friday, June 07, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $119,554.00 to $179,700.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    00 to 00
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    The position is located in the Office of Aviation, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). INL is responsible for minimizing the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States by providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation. Included in the INL portfolio is the mission of developing policies and programs to combat international narcotics and crime. INL programs reduce the entry of illegal drugs into the United States and combat crime which complement counterterrorism efforts, both directly and indirectly, by promoting modernization of and supporting operations by foreign criminal justice systems and law enforcement agencies charged with the counter-terrorism mission. The Office of Aviation is an integral and indispensable component of these efforts due to the critical importance of aviation assets in the successful execution of these missions. The Director of the Office of Aviation reports to the Deputy Assistant Secretary, and works closely with the Assistant Secretary and other Deputy Assistant Secretaries on myriad issues related to the Bureaus worldwide aviation counternarcotics program as well as general aviation support to Embassies Kabul and Baghdad. The Director manages a program involving approximately 900 million dollars in projects and contracts, supervising the work of 20 Civil Service employees and approximately 46 Personal Services Contractors and over 1,900 contractor personnel. In addition, the Director has oversight responsibility for approximately two hundred active fixed and rotary wing aircraft, of both civilian and military design. Persons selected for initial appointment to the career Senior Executive Service must have their Executive Core Qualifications certified by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board prior to appointment and will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Veterans Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service (SES).
  • Civil (Structural) Engineer - Job Announcement Number:
    OBO/PSC-2013-0064
    Location Name:
    Arlington, Virginia;Arlington, Virginia (22209)
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Civil Engineering
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Temporary
    Opening Date:
    Tuesday, May 21, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Tuesday, June 04, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $105,211.00 to $136,771.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    14 to 14
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    The position is located in the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), Program Development, Coordination, and Support Directorate (PDCS), Office of Design and Engineering (DE), Civil/Structural Engineering Division (CSE). The DE Staff serves as OBOs code officials and provides design, research, and technical assistance Bureau-wide for all Department of State (DOS) facilities overseas.
  • Electrical Engineer - Job Announcement Number:
    OBO/PSC-2013-0060
    Location Name:
    Arlington, Virginia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Electrical Engineering
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Temporary
    Opening Date:
    Wednesday, May 15, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Wednesday, May 29, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $105,211.00 to $136,771.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    14 to 14
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, Construction Program Development, Coordination, and Support Directorate, Office of Design and Engineering, Electrical Engineering Division (OBO/PDCS/DE/EE). DE serves as OBOs code officials and provides design, research and technical assistance bureau-wide for all Department of State (DOS) facilities overseas. The incumbent serves as a Electrical Engineer and recognized expert responsible for providing advice and assistance regarding designs, plans, and specifications for electrical engineering aspects of worldwide facilities owned, leased, or under construction by OBO.
  • Secretary (OA) - Job Announcement Number:
    OBO/PSC-2013-0063
    Location Name:
    Arlington, Virginia;Arlington, Virginia (22209)
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Secretary
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Temporary
    Opening Date:
    Monday, May 20, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Monday, June 03, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $37,983.00 to $49,375.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    06 to 06
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, Construction Program Development, Coordination, and Support Directorate, Office of Design and Engineering, Electrical Engineering Division (OBO/PDCS/DE/EE). DE serves as OBOs code officials and provides design, research and technical assistance bureau-wide for all Department of State (DOS) facilities overseas. The incumbent serves as a Secretary (OA) assigned to the Electrical Engineering Division (EE) of OBO/PDCS/DE, and serves as Secretary to the Division Chief.
  • Translator - Job Announcement Number:
    A-2013-0068
    Location Name:
    Washington DC Metro Area, District of Columbia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Language Specialist
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Tuesday, May 14, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Tuesday, May 28, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $62,467.00 to $97,333.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    11 to 12
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    Join us in helping to shape a freer, more secure and prosperous world as we formulate, represent and implement US foreign policy. Choose from hundreds of career possibilities - there's something for everyone! This position is located in the European (Romance) Branch, Translating Division, Office of Language Services, Bureau of Administration (A/OPR/LS). The Translating Division prepares diplomatic translations in over one hundred language combinations, both into and out of English, as required by the Department of State, the White House and under special or general support agreements, other Federal Government agencies. The incumbent will prepare written diplomatic, legal, trade, and other translations from English into Spanish.