Foreign Service As the lead U.S. foreign affairs agency, the U.S. Department of State advances the interests of the American people, their safety, and economic prosperity. The Department has Foreign Service employees serving as diplomats in more than 270 locations abroad and throughout the United States.
The Department’s employees, Foreign Service Officers and Specialists, Civil Service professionals and Locally Employed Staff (LES) work at more than 270 locations overseas, and throughout the United States.
As a Foreign Service Specialist, you will provide important technical, management, healthcare or administrative services at any of our more than 270 posts overseas, in Washington, D.C., or elsewhere
Who We Look For A career with the Foreign Service may appear glamorous with travel, government-paid housing, generous pay and benefits. In some instances, though, working as a Foreign Service Officer can be very challenging and sometimes dangerous.
Lateral Entry Pilot Program The U.S. Department of State is proud to announce a new Lateral Entry Pilot Program. This career opportunity, which seeks mid-career professionals with expertise in critical areas, is a pilot program for entry into the Foreign Service at mid-level (grades FP-03 and FP-02) ranks. The Lateral Entry
Discover opportunities that allow you to contribute your experiences, knowledge, and expertise to work on U.S. foreign policy, global health, environment, technology, security, building operations, and more, around the world.
Panel to determine if they are suitable for a career in the Foreign Service. STEP ˇ: QUALIFICATIONS EVALUATION PANEL If your DTOT results qualify, you will be asked via email to submit documentation by a specific deadline to demonstrate your educational or military qualifications. Applicants qualifying for the DTO position