The U.S. Department of State is developing a rank-ordered list of eligible hires for a limited number of Foreign Service Diplomatic Couriers (DSC) positions. Learn more about a career in the Foreign Service and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security.
This is a 2580 Foreign Service position equivalent to the 0301 Civil Service series.
Summary
The U.S. Department of State is developing a rank-ordered list of eligible hires for a limited number of Foreign Service Diplomatic Couriers (DSC) positions. Learn more about a career in the Foreign Service and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security.
Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic, United States
MANY vacancies
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
76% or greater - Foreign Service Specialists generally spend the majority of their career assigned to our overseas missions and at times, live away from family and/or in difficult or isolated conditions.
Applicants to some Foreign Service positions will be notified of an in-person Oral Assessment (OA) requirement in Washington D.C. or select alternate sites within the United States. For those applicants, travel and other expenses incurred in connection with the OA are solely the responsibility of the applicant
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—After completing orientation and initial training in Washington, D.C., a Foreign Service Diplomatic Courier will be assigned to a two-year tour of duty, overseas or in Washington, D.C. or Miami, FL, followed by another two-year assignment directed by the Department. After the initial two tours, assignments will be for periods of one to three years overseas or in the United States.
Appointment type
Permanent - Permanent after being tenured in the Foreign Service by the Tenure Boards.
Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants should read the entire announcement to ensure they meet all requirements and understand a Foreign Service career.
Applicants may not reapply for one year after their previous application for the same position.
If a State Department Suitability Review Panel denied suitability in the last two years, you may not apply (except Diplomatic Security Special Agent (SA) candidates whose denial was based solely on the unique requirements for SAs).
Foreign Service Diplomatic Couriers assist in worldwide security programs that provide secure transportation services for Department of State classified diplomatic pouches. Diplomatic Couriers safeguard and escort diplomatic pouches containing classified and sensitive material between U.S. diplomatic missions overseas and the Department of State. The Department carries out this mission at more than 275 embassies and consulates around the world, offices in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area, and other locations in the United States.
Diplomatic Couriers spend most of their career in a constant state of travel. Couriers are assigned to regional offices and travel from these postings to constituent embassies and consulates in the region.
Diplomatic Courier duties may include the supervision of subordinate staff and the actual performance of some, or all, of the following functions:
Safeguarding Classified Material:
Performs travel and transports classified material
Escorts other couriers/provides security for shipments for extended periods of time
Provides container watch and security for shipments
Performs pouching
Operates light-duty motor vehicles, such as medium-sized cargo vans including the ability to operate a vehicle on the flight line
Operates warehouse material handling equipment
Loads and unloads vehicles, material handling equipment, containers, and pallets
Assesses risks and identifies contingencies
Assists posts with diplomatic pouch questions
Provides administrative support within the office
Planning:
Develops travel plans
Arranges logistic operations support
Coordinates with Embassies/Consulates
Negotiates prices and delivery schedules with vendors
Develops pouch escort schedules
Uses computer applications to plan and manage work
Prepares for work in extreme environmental conditions, including heat, cold, and/or noise
Maintains records
Performs financial tasks
Provides customer service contingency: based on current information, desk officer briefings and past experience, develops contingency plans in advance to overcome issues or obstacles encountered while transporting/safeguarding classified material
Managing:
Establishes working relationships
Demonstrates commitment to EEO principles
Communicates with others
Follows security procedures
Resolves disputes
Assists Regional Diplomatic Courier Offices/hubs
Works with other government offices
Drafts trip and other reports
Improves cultural sensitivity and language capability
Trains others
Seeks professional development
Supervises and evaluates staff (at senior job levels)
Be a U.S. citizen and available for worldwide service.*
Be able to obtain/maintain Top Secret Security Clearance and TS/SCI access.
Be able to obtain appropriate Foreign Service Medical Clearance.
Be at least 20 years old to apply; at least 21 years old to be appointed.
Be appointed prior to age 60 (preference eligible veterans excepted).***
Possess and maintain a valid/current U.S. Driver’s License.
Be Able to obtain a favorable Suitability determination.**
Essential Physical Requirements:
Some of the essential functions of the Diplomatic Courier have a physically demanding component. A Courier must meet the following physical requirements:
Vision: Ability to see objects that are near, far, or at night.
Hearing: Ability to hear speech or other sounds, including sufficient sensitivity to hear sounds of low volume or in noisy environments.
Speaking: Ability to speak clearly enough so others will understand, including speaking to groups.
Mobility: Ability to walk moderate distances, climb stairs, or access work stations and vehicles.
Running: Ability to run short distances, up to 250 feet.
Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 70 lbs., as well as climb ladders or balance.
Torso Flexibility: Ability to bend, stretch, stoop, twist, or reach.
Dexterity: Ability to manipulate small objects with hands or fingers.
Physical Endurance: Ability to perform movements repeatedly or continually, including the ability to stand for extended periods or take frequent extended trips by plane or other vehicles.
Mental Endurance: Ability to maintain attention for extended periods or work long hours.
Tolerance for Extreme Environmental Conditions: Ability to tolerate heat, cold, noise, or pollution.
Lifting: Ability to lift pouches of 70 pounds waist high and hold for 10 seconds without assistance.
Climbing: Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and other inclines.
Crawling: Ability to crawl under, around, or over objects.
At the time of application, candidates must possess at least three years of work experience with progressively increasing responsibility. Qualifying experience must demonstrate the ability to analyze problems, gather pertinent information and data, plan and organize work, form solutions, implement action, and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Evidence of working and/or living in a multicultural environment is desirable.
Candidates must demonstrate experience and abilities in at least two of the following areas:
Experience in office operations in a government agency or a business, or an industrial firm servicing a client or client organization, demonstrating initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness and judgment required to organize, implement and accomplish tasks;
The ability to think logically and objectively, to analyze and evaluate facts, and to apply sound judgment in assessing the practical implications of solutions such as those required for negotiating contracts, and scheduling services or production runs and to do so independently with little direct supervision;
Responsibility for planning and scheduling resource needs, or organizing requirements for deliverables;
Experience preparing written and oral reports and presenting findings in a clear and concise manner;
Interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, discretion, tact, and capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of others during team efforts and when supervising; and
Experience scheduling airline and other transportation. Dealings with routing practices and customs processes, or with agents or officials involved in transporting materials across international boundaries, is also credited.
Applicants must demonstrate a strong command of the English language to include grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuation. Foreign Service Specialists consistently must meet a high standard for English, both written (overall structure as well as grammar, spelling, and punctuation) and spoken (overall structure as well as delivery, clarity, and succinctness).
Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics
Knowledge of material handling equipment and operating environments, the logistics process and practices, the Travel and Transportation Sector, pertinent international regulations, and knowledge of safety standards and practices and personal protection measures.
General skills in financial management and individual financial accountability, team leading, initiative, reporting, customer service, negotiation and conflict resolution, being adaptable and resilient, maintaining awareness of working environment, and self-development.
Superior oral and written communication skills: must consistently meet a high standard for English, both written (overall structure as well as grammar, spelling, and punctuation) and spoken (overall structure as well as delivery, clarity, and succinctness).
Physical ability to move heavy objects, tolerate endurance demands, and physical ability to drive.
Other requirements: cross-cultural awareness, tolerance of travel and being on call, tolerance for working overseas, tolerance of varying work environments with high endurance demands, world-wide availability, tolerance of living away from family, dependability, integrity, and willingness to perform other duties.
Education
Applicants must have at least an Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university by the closing date of the announcement and must provide proof of the education requirement.
You must submit a copy of your university transcript(s) with your application. If you do not submit this documentation to demonstrate your educational achievements, your candidacy will not continue.
Official or unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Your transcript must include your name, the school’s name, the degree, and date awarded. A transcript missing any of these elements or any pages will not meet the minimum qualifications and your candidacy will not continue. Copies of diplomas may not be submitted in lieu of transcripts for education above high school level.
Education from a program or institution within the United States must be accredited at the time of completion by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.
Education completed in foreign high schools, colleges, or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Only accredited organizations recognized as specializing in the interpretation of foreign education credentials that are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) are accepted. If documentation from an accredited organization is not provided, your candidacy will not continue.
For further information on the evaluation of foreign education, please refer to the Office of Personnel Management and the U.S. Department of Education. The U.S. Department of State neither endorses nor recommends any individual evaluation service.
Substitution of Education for Experience
Applicants with 18 credit hours of undergraduate level study in addition to an Associate’s level degree may substitute that academic achievement for one year of general experience.
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university may be substituted for two years of general experience.
Additional information
*EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-Verify) – Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required.
U.S. law requires organizations to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States – either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization. This agency utilizes E-Verify to compare information from the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) records to confirm employment eligibility. If the employee’s information does not match DHS and/or SSA records, the employee is given an opportunity to resolve the problem. If eligibility cannot be verified, employment will be terminated.
**The Department of State Suitability Review Panel and standards are defined in Chapter 3 of the Foreign Affairs Manual. For more information please visit: https://fam.state.gov/
No applicant will be considered who has previously been separated from the Foreign Service under sections §607, §608, §610 or §611 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980, as amended, or who resigned or retired in lieu of separation under these provisions. In addition, no applicant will be considered who has previously been separated for failure to receive a career appointment under section §306 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980, as amended, or who resigned or retired in lieu thereof.
A Foreign Service Specialist separated for failure to receive a career appointment under section 306 may not re-apply to be a Foreign Service Specialist in the same skill code but may apply for another skill code or to be a Foreign Service Generalist.
Executive Branch agencies are barred by 5 US Code 3303 as amended from accepting or considering prohibited political recommendations and are required to return any prohibited political recommendations to sender. In addition, as mandated by 5 US Code 3110, relatives of federal employees cannot be granted preference in competing for these employment opportunities.
It is the policy of the Federal Government to treat all employees with dignity and respect and to provide a workplace that is free from discrimination whether discrimination is based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity or pregnancy), national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee organization, age, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factors.
The Department of State provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process should so advise the Department at OAA@state.gov , within one week of receiving their invitation to the oral assessment. Decisions for granting reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Benefits include health and medical coverage, federal retirement benefits, and paid leave. Overseas benefits include tax-free housing overseas, tax-free education allowance for dependent children between K-12 overseas, and an unrivaled opportunity to see the world and experience different cultures.
The salary range listed is from the Foreign Service Overseas Pay scale and the Washington D.C. Pay scale. The Department of State offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. For information on salary, visit https://careers.state.gov/benefits/fs-entry-salaries/
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Candidates will be evaluated on their total background including experience, education, awards, training, and self-development as it relates to the position. Selection for this position will be made only from among candidates possessing the best qualifications. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Benefits include health and medical coverage, federal retirement benefits, and paid leave. Overseas benefits include tax-free housing overseas, tax-free education allowance for dependent children between K-12 overseas, and an unrivaled opportunity to see the world and experience different cultures.
The salary range listed is from the Foreign Service Overseas Pay scale and the Washington D.C. Pay scale. The Department of State offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. For information on salary, visit https://careers.state.gov/benefits/fs-entry-salaries/
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required documents are uploaded and the application is complete before the closing deadline of this announcement. Any missing required documents or incomplete applications will result in your application not being considered further.
Resume from USAJobs Resume Builder, the only resume format accepted for this Vacancy Announcement.
Complete online application, including the required Accomplishments Questionnaire and Statement of Interest narratives.
All required supporting documentation, including proof of educational achievements, certifications, professional licenses, or completed forms as required in this Vacancy Announcement. PDF documents are strongly recommended; illegible documents will not be accepted.
Veteran’s Preference documentation for applicants aged 60 to 64. If claiming a 5 pt. Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 or Service 2) or Certification of service at the time of your application. If claiming a 10 pt. Veteran’s Preference, you must submit your VA letter and SF-15, in addition to your DD-214 or Certification of service at the time of your application. A Certification must be from the armed forces certifying the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days after the Certification is submitted by the applicant and should include military service dates, date of expected discharge or release, and character of service and disability rating, if applicable.
Accomplishments Questionnaire and Statement of Interest
The required questions provide an opportunity to describe examples and accomplishments from your education, life, and/or work experience that demonstrate your qualifications for becoming a Foreign Service Specialist. Examples can be drawn from any part of your professional or personal experience. Each response is limited to 300 words or fewer (maximum length 2,000 characters). Compose your replies carefully, as one of the skills necessary to succeed as a Foreign Service Specialist is the ability to write clearly and concisely. Answers to all items in the Accomplishments Questionnaire and Statement of Interest are required and must be completed in the online application.
Accomplishments Questionnaire
Substantive Knowledge: The duties of a Diplomatic Courier are among the most arduous of all Foreign Service Specialists spending most of their careers in a constant state of travel. Couriers are assigned to regional offices and travel from these postings to constituent embassies and consulates in the region safeguarding National Security Information. Describe your skills, knowledge and experience that are applicable to performing the work described above.
Intellectual Skills: A Diplomatic Courier uses intellectual skills to analyze a situation and make an appropriate and sometimes swift decision. Provide your best job-related example when you were confronted with a complicated situation that required analysis and a quick decision. What process did you follow for making the decision and how did it demonstrate your skills?
Interpersonal Skills: A Diplomatic Courier uses interpersonal skills to engage effectively and diplomatically with people, often during stressful or difficult situations. Describe a time when you used your interpersonal skills to resolve a job-related problem or achieve a goal in such a context.
Communication Skills: The ability to communicate in both verbal and written form is a strategic skill necessary for success as a Diplomatic Courier. Describe a situation in which you used your communication skills, including foreign language skills if appropriate, to further an aim or achieve a goal that demonstrates your high level of skill.
Management Skills: Diplomatic Couriers are held to exacting standards and are often required to manage time sensitive requirements, demonstrating the ability to plan and organize, set priorities, employ a systematic approach, and allocate time and resources efficiently. Describe a project that you directly managed or helped to manage and the techniques and tools you utilized to achieve the project’s goals.
Leadership Skills: Please describe a situation where you identified a serious problem that required immediate action. What leadership actions or principles did you employ to solve the problem, and what did you learn in the process?
Statement of Interest
Required narrative Statement of Interest not to exceed 2,000 characters, which discusses your:
Motivation for joining the Foreign Service;
Relevant work experience, including any unique strengths not previously mentioned, such as special skills (e.g. computer), certifications, current licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and/or training (with date completed) relating to this position;
Experience living or working in a multicultural environment, overseas or in the United States.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit your application early, not waiting for the deadline, as application packages must be complete, submitted, and received by the closing date/time to be considered. There are no exceptions.
1. From this Vacancy Announcement, click on “Apply.” Go to the USAJobs Log In screen and log into your USAJobs account or follow the link and instructions to create an account.
2. Follow the USAJobs Application Process and provide your required USAJobs federal online resume.
3. USAJobs will transfer you to the State Department online application site, Monster Government Service (MGS). Follow the instructions and answer the online questions. Your Accomplishments Questionnaire and Statement of Interest responses must be completed in the online application. You can save your work and return to the application from USAJobs at any time prior to the deadline.
4. Submit required documentation using one of the three methods the application system allows: Transfer documents from a USAJOBS portfolio; upload documents from your computer; or, resubmit documents from a previous application. PDF documents are strongly recommended; illegible documents will not be accepted.
5. After attaching all required supporting documentation, answering all required application questions, and completing the application steps, review the entire application packet, including the links for submitted documents.
6. Confirm and submit your application package, which will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position.
The application submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement.
Itis the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required documents are submitted and the application is complete before the closing deadline. Any missing required documents or incomplete applications will result in your application not being considered further. There are no exceptions.
Submit your application early and verify that your documents are attached. You may make changes as often as needed until the closing date of the announcement.
If you are having technical difficulties with the application process, please contact the Monster Help Desk by calling 1-866-656-6830 or by emailing mgshelp@monster.com. The Monster Help Desk is available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time.
For more information on Foreign Service Specialist hiring process, please visit our FAQs at http://careers.state.gov/faqs.
U.S. Department of State
2401 E Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20522
United States
Next steps
After the close of the announcement, the application status in USAJobs will say "Reviewing Applications." This status on USAJobs will not be updated further. You can click on "Track this application" for more information. Applicants will be notified by e-mail from the U.S. Department of State about the outcome of the initial application review and if they will be further considered for this Foreign Service position. We recommend adding the Department of State domain (@state.gov) as an approved sender.
Due to the high volume of applications, we ask all applicants to remain patient and await communication. It is not uncommon for several months to pass before you are informed of the results of your applications.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required documents are uploaded and the application is complete before the closing deadline of this announcement. Any missing required documents or incomplete applications will result in your application not being considered further.
Resume from USAJobs Resume Builder, the only resume format accepted for this Vacancy Announcement.
Complete online application, including the required Accomplishments Questionnaire and Statement of Interest narratives.
All required supporting documentation, including proof of educational achievements, certifications, professional licenses, or completed forms as required in this Vacancy Announcement. PDF documents are strongly recommended; illegible documents will not be accepted.
Veteran’s Preference documentation for applicants aged 60 to 64. If claiming a 5 pt. Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 or Service 2) or Certification of service at the time of your application. If claiming a 10 pt. Veteran’s Preference, you must submit your VA letter and SF-15, in addition to your DD-214 or Certification of service at the time of your application. A Certification must be from the armed forces certifying the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days after the Certification is submitted by the applicant and should include military service dates, date of expected discharge or release, and character of service and disability rating, if applicable.
Accomplishments Questionnaire and Statement of Interest
The required questions provide an opportunity to describe examples and accomplishments from your education, life, and/or work experience that demonstrate your qualifications for becoming a Foreign Service Specialist. Examples can be drawn from any part of your professional or personal experience. Each response is limited to 300 words or fewer (maximum length 2,000 characters). Compose your replies carefully, as one of the skills necessary to succeed as a Foreign Service Specialist is the ability to write clearly and concisely. Answers to all items in the Accomplishments Questionnaire and Statement of Interest are required and must be completed in the online application.
Accomplishments Questionnaire
Substantive Knowledge: The duties of a Diplomatic Courier are among the most arduous of all Foreign Service Specialists spending most of their careers in a constant state of travel. Couriers are assigned to regional offices and travel from these postings to constituent embassies and consulates in the region safeguarding National Security Information. Describe your skills, knowledge and experience that are applicable to performing the work described above.
Intellectual Skills: A Diplomatic Courier uses intellectual skills to analyze a situation and make an appropriate and sometimes swift decision. Provide your best job-related example when you were confronted with a complicated situation that required analysis and a quick decision. What process did you follow for making the decision and how did it demonstrate your skills?
Interpersonal Skills: A Diplomatic Courier uses interpersonal skills to engage effectively and diplomatically with people, often during stressful or difficult situations. Describe a time when you used your interpersonal skills to resolve a job-related problem or achieve a goal in such a context.
Communication Skills: The ability to communicate in both verbal and written form is a strategic skill necessary for success as a Diplomatic Courier. Describe a situation in which you used your communication skills, including foreign language skills if appropriate, to further an aim or achieve a goal that demonstrates your high level of skill.
Management Skills: Diplomatic Couriers are held to exacting standards and are often required to manage time sensitive requirements, demonstrating the ability to plan and organize, set priorities, employ a systematic approach, and allocate time and resources efficiently. Describe a project that you directly managed or helped to manage and the techniques and tools you utilized to achieve the project’s goals.
Leadership Skills: Please describe a situation where you identified a serious problem that required immediate action. What leadership actions or principles did you employ to solve the problem, and what did you learn in the process?
Statement of Interest
Required narrative Statement of Interest not to exceed 2,000 characters, which discusses your:
Motivation for joining the Foreign Service;
Relevant work experience, including any unique strengths not previously mentioned, such as special skills (e.g. computer), certifications, current licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and/or training (with date completed) relating to this position;
Experience living or working in a multicultural environment, overseas or in the United States.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit your application early, not waiting for the deadline, as application packages must be complete, submitted, and received by the closing date/time to be considered. There are no exceptions.
1. From this Vacancy Announcement, click on “Apply.” Go to the USAJobs Log In screen and log into your USAJobs account or follow the link and instructions to create an account.
2. Follow the USAJobs Application Process and provide your required USAJobs federal online resume.
3. USAJobs will transfer you to the State Department online application site, Monster Government Service (MGS). Follow the instructions and answer the online questions. Your Accomplishments Questionnaire and Statement of Interest responses must be completed in the online application. You can save your work and return to the application from USAJobs at any time prior to the deadline.
4. Submit required documentation using one of the three methods the application system allows: Transfer documents from a USAJOBS portfolio; upload documents from your computer; or, resubmit documents from a previous application. PDF documents are strongly recommended; illegible documents will not be accepted.
5. After attaching all required supporting documentation, answering all required application questions, and completing the application steps, review the entire application packet, including the links for submitted documents.
6. Confirm and submit your application package, which will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position.
The application submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement.
Itis the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required documents are submitted and the application is complete before the closing deadline. Any missing required documents or incomplete applications will result in your application not being considered further. There are no exceptions.
Submit your application early and verify that your documents are attached. You may make changes as often as needed until the closing date of the announcement.
If you are having technical difficulties with the application process, please contact the Monster Help Desk by calling 1-866-656-6830 or by emailing mgshelp@monster.com. The Monster Help Desk is available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time.
For more information on Foreign Service Specialist hiring process, please visit our FAQs at http://careers.state.gov/faqs.
U.S. Department of State
2401 E Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20522
United States
Next steps
After the close of the announcement, the application status in USAJobs will say "Reviewing Applications." This status on USAJobs will not be updated further. You can click on "Track this application" for more information. Applicants will be notified by e-mail from the U.S. Department of State about the outcome of the initial application review and if they will be further considered for this Foreign Service position. We recommend adding the Department of State domain (@state.gov) as an approved sender.
Due to the high volume of applications, we ask all applicants to remain patient and await communication. It is not uncommon for several months to pass before you are informed of the results of your applications.
