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Foreign Service Specialists are instrumental in the daily operations of U.S. embassies and consulates, and are responsible for security, safety, and protection of people, technology and structures.

We require specific skills in the financial, technical and support services areas. Opportunities exist in seven different categories with 22 different Specialist jobs. These categories include: Security, Information Technology, Construction Engineering, Medical and Health, Office Management, Administration, and International Information English Language Programs.

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Administration: Financial Management Officer You will develop budgets and financial plans, control obligations and expenditures, prepare and audit payment vouchers, administer payroll plans, approve salary and allowance payments and monitor cash operations. Closed: October 21, 2011. Sign up to receive email updates
Administration: General Services Officer You will develop, plan, implement, and manage an ongoing program of support that includes contracting, inventory/property, physical facilities, space management, travel and transportation, motorpool, and maintenance and repair schedules. Closed: January 24, 2012. Sign up to receive email updates
Administration: Human Resources Officer HROs are responsible for recruitment, employee training and development, performance management, employee relations, salary and benefits administration, employee policies and procedures and position classification. Closed: March 27, 2012. Sign up to receive email updates
Construction Engineering: Construction Engineer CEs monitor and report on contract work overseas to ensure that the construction of new properties and renovation of existing properties are completed properly, on time and within budget. Closed: January 02, 2013.  Sign up to receive email updates
Facilities Management:
Facility Manager		 Working closely with the General Services Officer, you will manage the upkeep of buildings, grounds, fixtures and utilities overseas. Closed: November 14, 2012. Sign up to receive email updates
IT: Information Management Specialist IMSs manage and operate worldwide information technology infrastructure, including PC local and wide area networks, telecommunications systems, telephone and UHF/VHF programs, and diplomatic pouch and mail services. Closed: April 10, 2013. Sign up to receive email updates
IT: Information Management Technical Specialist (DIGITAL) IMTS/D duties include performing site surveys, installation and maintenance associated hardware and software for PC local and wide area networks. Closed: May 16, 2012. Sign up to receive email updates
IT: Information Management Technical Specialist (RADIO) IMTS/R duties include performing site surveys, installation and maintenance of associated hardware and software for UHF/VHF land mobile systems. NEW DEADLINE: May 29, 2013. Sign up to receive email updates
IT: Information Management Technical Specialist (TELEPHONE) IMTS/T responsibilities involve conducting site surveys, installation and maintenance of associated hardware and software for telephone PBX systems. Closed: September 12, 2012. Sign up to receive email updates
International Information /English Language Programs: English Language Officer ELOs are responsible for all Department of State-sponsored English teaching activities in that country, or as a Regional ELO with responsibilities for English language program activities in several countries, necessitating extensive travel. Closed: April 24, 2013. Sign up to receive email updates
International Information /English Language Programs: Information Resource Officer IROs counsel Mission Officials on effective information program resources and services, assess staff needs, carry out regional training programs, demonstrate and promote U.S. electronic information resources, and establish contacts with host country information and library institutions. Closed: July 20, 2012. Sign up to receive email updates
Medical and Health: Health Practitioner Foreign Service Health Practitioners, Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with a family practice background, assume the role of a primary care provider in diagnosing and treating patients and will be responsible for administering a full range of community health care services, including preventive health education for the official mission community. Closed: March 29, 2013. Sign up to receive email updates
Medical and Health: Regional Medical Officer The RMO's duties include providing primary medical care and appropriate health information and disease prevention program at each post of responsibility as well as a host of other medical and health related responsibilities. Closed: October 31, 2012. Sign up to receive email updates
Medical and Health: Regional Medical Officer/Psychiatrist The RMO/P's duties include providing primary psychiatric care for each post in the supported geographical region as well as a host of other psychiatric and mental health related responsibilities. Closed: October 31, 2012. Sign up to receive email updates
Medical and Health: Foreign Service Regional Medical Technologist/MLS RMT/MLS duties include performing routine visitations to regional area Health Units to evaluate and monitor performance of local laboratory technologists. You will also maintain own laboratory at post of assignment as well as X-RAY equipment at your post of assignment and your assigned region. Closed: March 13, 2013. Sign up to receive email updates
Office Management: Office Management Specialist OMS duties include general office management, conference and visitor support, administrative and secretarial support. Closed: September 26, 2012. Sign up to receive email updates
Security: Diplomatic Courier Couriers are required to safeguard and escort diplomatic pouches containing classified and sensitive material between U.S. diplomatic missions overseas and the Department of State. Closed: July 18, 2011. Sign up to receive email updates
Security: Security Engineering Officer SEOs provide technical security support and engineering expertise to protect U.S. Foreign Service posts overseas, in Washington, D.C., or Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Responsibilities range from security system design, development and analysis to installation and testing. Closed: April 22, 2013. Sign up to receive email updates
Security: Security Technical Specialist STSs provide support and assist in worldwide technical security programs. These programs for which you will give overall program management, maintenance and support provide protection for Department of State facilities and personnel from technical espionage, acts of terrorism, and crime. Closed: April 22, 2013. Sign up to receive email updates
Security: Diplomatic Security Special Agent DSS Agents are specially trained Foreign Service security professionals; they are also sworn Federal law enforcement officers. Overseas, as a Regional Security Officer (RSO), you will advise ambassadors on all security matters and manage a complex range of security programs designed to protect personnel, facilities, and information. In the U.S., Special Agents protect the Secretary of State and visiting foreign dignitaries, investigate passport and visa fraud, and conduct personnel security investigations. Closed: March 30, 2012. Sign up to receive email updates
For more Diplomatic Security opportunities and information, please go to www.state.gov/m/ds/career.
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  • Student Trainee (Engineer) - Job Announcement Number:
    HRSC/PATH-2013-0100
    Location Name:
    Washington DC, District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US)
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Engineering And Architecture Student Trainee
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Internships
    Opening Date:
    Friday, May 17, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Thursday, May 23, 2013
    Job Status:
    Part-Time
    Salary:
    $34,075.00 to $44,293.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    05 to 05
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This vacancy announcement will be open from 5/17/2013 to 5/23/2013 or when 50 applications have been received. The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions are met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same. Any required documents should be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages. Applications WILL NOT receive full consideration if instructions, as outlined in this vacancy, are not followed. The Pathways Internship Program targets students accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in a qualifying educational program (degree, diploma, certificate, etc.) in an accredited institution, on a full or half-time basis with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school. Applicants must meet the definition of "student" in order to be considered for this opportunity. Internship appointments under the Internship Experience Program (IEP) are non-temporary and can last the duration of the students academic program. This will be determined at the time of selection. At the successful conclusion of the program, interns may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a Federal career or career-conditional position in the competitive service. Interns may work full-time or part-time schedules. The Pathways Internship Program replaces the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) and Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP). Pathways candidates must meet the OPM qualification standards applicable to the position being filled. The classification of the Pathways Intern positions (series and grade) will depend upon the level of coursework the candidate has completed. A U.S. Citizen; Candidate must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student; Cumulative GPA of 2.0 at time of application and must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA throughout the entire Pathways Internship appointment; 16 years or older by the closing date of this announcement; and **Degree must be related to the position. All applicants must meet the qualifications by the closing date of this announcement. **Degree: professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Student means an individual accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled), including awardees of the Harry S. Truman Foundation Scholarship Program under Public Law 93-842. Students need not be in actual physical attendance, so long as all other requirements are met. An individual who needs to complete less than the equivalent of half an academic/vocational or technical course-load immediately prior to graduating is still considered a student for purposes of this Program.
  • Communications Specialist (Security) - Job Announcement Number:
    DS-2013-0375
    Location Name:
    Dunn Loring, Virginia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Telecommunications
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Tuesday, May 14, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Tuesday, May 21, 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 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 Deployment, Assistant Director for Training, Bureau of Diplomatic Security. You will serve as the primary Communications Security (COMSEC) custodian responsible for receipt, custody, issue, and accounting of COMSEC material.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Paramedic Instructor - Job Announcement Number:
    DS-2013-0358
    Location Name:
    Dunn Loring, Virginia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Health Aid And Technician
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Monday, May 13, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Wednesday, May 22, 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 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, in Dunn Loring, Virginia. You will conduct emergency medical training, perform program development and provide administrative support related to the medical training program, and function as a paramedic.
  • Senior Resource Management Specialist - Job Announcement Number:
    DS-2013-0369
    Location Name:
    Arlington, Virginia;Arlington, Virginia (22209)
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Financial Administration And Program
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Monday, May 13, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Wednesday, May 22, 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 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 the Director of Security Technology (ST), Deputy Assistant Secretary for Countermeasures (DAS) which is mandated with the identification, development, evaluation and implementation of state-of-the art existing and emerging security technologies vital for defensive countermeasures to thwart and/or mitigate terrorist attacks upon U.S. national security. The incumbent is responsible for the expert technical review and analysis of the ST-wide resources management portfolio in support of global security technology operations at over 220 U.S. diplomatic facilities.
  • Foreign Affairs Officer - Job Announcement Number:
    ENR-2013-0011
    Location Name:
    Washington DC, District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US)
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Foreign Affairs
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Monday, May 13, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Monday, May 20, 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 Office of Europe, Western Hemisphere, and Africa, Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR/EDP/EWA). The incumbent oversees energy diplomacy with South America, Central America, and the Caribbean; interacts with the interagency community on policy matters; conducts sophisticated analysis of information; develops analytical documents for review; and manages the inter-bureau creation of databases. The incumbent is expected to draw on technical expertise to evaluate technologies, projects, and initiatives, and to make policy recommendations to senior officials. The incumbent also serves as the Department coordinator for the Secretarys biofuels initiative, and meets with a variety of external stakeholders.
  • 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.
  • Financial Management Specialist - Job Announcement Number:
    CGFS-2013-0004
    Location Name:
    Charleston, South Carolina
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Financial Administration And Program
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Monday, May 06, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Monday, May 20, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $47,448.00 to $61,678.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    09 to 09
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    As a Financial Management Specialist in the Office of Claims, you will perform advanced financial functions and activities such as identifying financial and operational irregularities, researching discrepancies, and preparing financial reports to support the program office. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement # CGFS-2013-0002. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens)and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements.
  • Financial Management Analyst - Job Announcement Number:
    CGFS-2013-0005
    Location Name:
    Charleston, South Carolina
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Financial Administration And Program
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Tuesday, May 07, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Tuesday, May 21, 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 Compensation Branch of Systems Development and Maintenance Division, (SDM) Global Financial Management Service Directorate (GFMS), Comptroller Global Financial Services (CGFS). The GFMS Directorate serves as a technical, advisory and consulting resource to Department management on system-wide or post-specific financial management problems and issues; advises the SDM Director and the Compensation Program Manager on all matters relating to financial and compensation management systems. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement CGFS-2013-0006. 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).
  • Program Analyst - Job Announcement Number:
    HR-2013-0023
    Location Name:
    District of Columbia, District of Columbia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Management And Program Analysis
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Wednesday, May 08, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $74,872.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    12 to 13
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Bureau of Human Resources (HR), Office of Employee Relations (ER), Disability and Reasonable Accommodation Division (DRAD). The Division is responsible for implementing reasonable accommodations under Executive Order 13164 and providing guidance and advice to Department of State Civil and Foreign Service employees and applicants on reasonable accommodations worldwide, and for coordinating selective placement activities within the Department. The incumbent serves a technical advisor to the Reasonable Accommodations Coordinator, Division Chief, and the Departments workforce on all disability and reasonable accommodation issues, providing research and analysis services, technical advice and guidance, disability awareness training, and coordination on the disposition of reasonable accommodation request. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement HR-2013-0024. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens)and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements.
  • 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.
  • Program Support Specialist - Job Announcement Number:
    OBO/PSC-2013-0059
    Location Name:
    Arlington, Virginia;Arlington, Virginia (22209)
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Miscellaneous Administration And Program
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Temporary
    Opening Date:
    Tuesday, May 07, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Tuesday, May 21, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $62,467.00 to $81,204.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    11 to 11
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, Construction, Facility, and Security Management Directorate, Office of Facility Management, Small Projects and Transition Division (OBO/CFSM/FAC/SPT). CFSM is responsible for constructing, securing, and maintaining Department of State (DOS) diplomatic platforms by putting the boots on the ground with high caliber professionals, FAC provides global support in operating, managing and maintaining the Departments facilities at overseas post. The incumbent serves as a Program Support Specialist responsible for performing moderate complex administrative and program support functions for SPT Division to enable the Division to meet its program objectives.
  • 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.
Student Programs: Internship, fellowships and other programs for Graduate, Undergraduate and High School students +

The U.S. Department of State also offers a number of internship and fellowship opportunities for high school, undergraduate and graduate students. You can also subscribe to receive email updates under Keep Me Informed regarding any of these programs.

 

U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program (unpaid)

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U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program (unpaid)

This program, for students with a minimum of 60 credit hours or greater, provides the opportunity to work in U.S. Embassies throughout the world, as well as in various bureaus located in Washington, D.C. and at Department offices spread around the United States. This unpaid program is designed to provide substantive experiences in a Foreign Affairs environment.

Download the Student Internship Program Brochure (pdf).

 Closed: March 01, 2013. Subscribe to receive email updates


Pathways Program (paid)

The Pathways Program includes three paid Civil Service programs located in Washington, D.C. Specific positions will be posted here when the application window opens. Please register under Keep Me Informed to receive automatic notifications about these opportunities.

For specific inquiries on the Pathways Internship Programs (ITEP and IEP), please contact HRSC@state.gov

For specific inquiries on all other Pathways Programs, please contact PathwaysPrograms@state.gov.

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Internship Program

The Pathways Internship program includes both the Internship Temporary Program (ITEP) and the Internship Experience Program (IEP).

Both are targeted toward students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions from high school to graduate school and professional school levels. Both provide students with opportunities to explore Federal careers while being paid for the work performed.

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Recent Graduates Program

This new program targets recent graduates of trade and vocational schools, community colleges, universities, and other qualifying educational institutions or programs. To be eligible, applicants must apply within two years of degree or certificate completion. Veterans who, due to military service, were unable to apply for positions, will have up to two years from their release or discharge from active duty, not to exceed six years after degree and/or certificate completion. Successful applicants will be placed in a one-year career development program.

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Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF)

For more than three decades, the PMF Program has been the Federal government's premier leadership development program for advanced degree candidates. The Program focuses on developing a cadre of potential government leaders. Under the regulations proposed by OPM, the eligibility window for applicants is expanded, making the program more "student friendly" by aligning it with academic calendars.

 Closed: November 26, 2012. Receive email updates


Other Student Programs

PLEASE NOTE: There are several student programs that do not use the Gateway to State/USAJobs online application process (Workforce Recruitment Program, Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowships, Council of American Ambassadors Fellowships).

Please go to the Student Programs page for application information and to subscribe to receive email notifications regarding these programs.

Limited Non-Career Appointments (Consular Adjudicators, RNs, Social Workers, Security Protective Specialists) +

Apply for Limited Non-Career Appointments

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Consular Adjudicator: Spanish CA LNAs serve on the front lines of a U.S. Embassy or Consulate and are critical to America’s national security. CA LNAs conduct one-on-one interviews and review supporting documentation to determine if a foreign national meets the requirements for entry into the United States. Requires exceptional English grammar and fluency in Spanish. Closed: March 05, 2013 Sign up to receive email updates
Consular Adjudicator: Mandarin Chinese CA LNAs serve on the front lines of a U.S. Embassy or Consulate and are critical to America’s national security. CA LNAs conduct one-on-one interviews and review supporting documentation to determine if a foreign national meets the requirements for entry into the United States. Requires exceptional English grammar and fluency in Mandarin Chinese. Closed: March 05, 2013 Sign up to receive email updates
Consular Adjudicator: Portuguese CA LNAs serve on the front lines of a U.S. Embassy or Consulate and are critical to America’s national security. CA LNAs conduct one-on-one interviews and review supporting documentation to determine if a foreign national meets the requirements for entry into the United States. Requires exceptional English grammar and fluency in Portuguese. Closed Sign up to receive email updates
Registered Nurse RN LNAs are responsible for U.S. Department of State medical and safety policies, provision of a range of medical services, and the actual performance of all of the following essential functions in addition to routine medical care. Closed: April 10, 2013. Sign up to receive email updates
Social Worker Social Worker LNAs will have multifaceted responsibilities in the Embassy which includes but is not limited to the assessment of psychiatric issues, conflict resolution, consultation on violence in the workplace, and crisis management training. Closed: April 10, 2013 Sign up to receive email updates
Security Protective Specialist Protective Specialists provide a variety of personal protective services to Department officials and employees at overseas locations in accordance with Department of State and Bureau of Diplomatic Security established protective security policies, standards, and procedures. Closed Sign up to receive email updates
Professional Fellowships: for mid/upper-level professionals, and Diplomacy Fellows/PMF for grads/post-grads +

Whether you’re a mid- or senior-level professional in the private sector, state or local government, the non-profit world, a tenured or tenure-track academic, or a PhD scientist or an engineer with work experience, one of our professional fellowships may be right for you. These unique programs allow experienced professionals and academics to serve with the United States Government (USG) and work on global issues of vital importance to America, such as counterterrorism, human rights, international development assistance, nonproliferation, and healthy ecosystems.

If you’re ready to apply your expertise and experience to diplomacy, the U.S. Department of State’s professional fellowships are the perfect place to start. You may find a fellowship that fits your background among these opportunities:

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Franklin Fellows Program The Franklin Fellows Program is open to mid- and senior-level professionals from both private sector and non-profit entities, including NGOs, academia, foundations, and associations. Open  
Foster Fellows Program This is one-year, fully-funded fellowship position in the Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Bureau, the International Security and Nonproliferation Bureau, or the Political-Military Affairs Bureau. The program is designed for those tenure or tenure-tracked academics who wish to apply their innovative thinking to the Department, while experiencing and contributing to the policymaking process firsthand. Closed: March 15, 2013 Subscribe to receive email updates
AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Program The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Program requires a PhD or an equivalent doctoral-level degree at the time of application – or a master's degree in engineering and at least three years of post-degree professional experience. Closed Subscribe to receive email updates
Jefferson Science Fellowship Program The Jefferson Science Fellowship Program is open to scientists and engineers who are tenured faculty from U.S. institutions of higher learning. Closed: January 14, 2013 Subscribe to receive email updates
Professional Science & Engineering Society Fellows Program The Professional Science & Engineering Society Fellows Program is open to members of sponsoring societies, with additional qualifications determined by the societies. Closed: February 8, 2013. Subscribe to receive email updates

If you’re a student, the Presidential Management Fellows Program is a training and development program that provides opportunities for outstanding graduate students to enter the Civil Service. The Diplomacy Fellows Program provides an opportunity for participants in nine fellowship programs to advance to the Foreign Service Oral Assessment, for the competitive selection of entry level Foreign Service Officer Candidates.

Afghanistan Jobs +

The U.S. Department of State is hiring highly skilled and motivated U.S. citizens to work at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, in east central Afghanistan.

This is a unique opportunity to serve our nation by encouraging better communication between countries to foster democratic ideals, improved human rights, and a healthier global environment.

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Iraq Jobs +

Currently, the Iraq Transition Assistance Office (ITAO) is hiring highly skilled and motivated United States citizens, including current permanent Federal employees on behalf of the Department of State to serve our nation in Iraq’s "International Zone" — an area of approximately five square kilometers, about 6 miles from the Baghdad International Airport (BIAP). The U.S. Department of State’s mission is to support the rights of the Iraqi people as they govern themselves, defend their country, and rebuild their economy.

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