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Be the Face of America to the World!

Get ready for the challenge of a lifetime! Some of the most interesting work in the world is done by U.S. Department of State employees overseas and in Washington, D.C.

By becoming a Foreign Service Officer, Foreign Service Specialist or Civil Service employee for the U.S. Department of State you can really make a difference.

The people of the State Department are at work every day around the world and in Washington, D.C. on matters of vital importance. You could be involved in providing background information needed to develop foreign policy, implementing established policies, assisting American citizens in need, managing budgets and resources that support diplomacy or representing American interests in any of over 170 countries.

The Recruitment Division of the U.S. Department of State is your first step in seeking these career opportunities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Office of Recruitment, Examination and Employment
U.S. Department of State
HR/REE/REC
2401 E Street NW
Suite 518 H
Washington, DC 20522
Tel: (202) 261-8888    Fax: (202) 261-8841

Interested in vacancies with international organizations, or teaching opportunities overseas? Find current job openings throughout the Federal government. 

  
Highlights

Apply for the 2006 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs/Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program: Applications for the 2006 Pickering Fellowship Program are now being accepted. Please click here for more information, and to start the application process. Please note that the deadline is February 24, 2006 for undergraduate applicants, and February 28, 2006 for graduate applicants.

Apply Online: We are now accepting applications for Foreign Service Human Resources Officer positions. Please click here for more information, and details on how to apply online.

Vacancy Announcement: We are now accepting applications for Foreign Service Security Engineering Officer positions. Please click here for more information, and details on how to apply.

2006 Foreign Service Written Exam: The Foreign Service Written Exam will take place on April 8, 2006. Registration information for the 2006 written exam will be available at careers.state.gov in mid-January 2006.

Iraq Job Opportunities! Learn about temporary employment in Embassy Baghdad. Go to Iraq Jobs Overview for more information.

Contact FSWE: FSWE candidates should contact ACT if you have any questions regarding the April 23, 2005 Foreign Service Written Exam.

ACT Testing:
(800) 205-6358 (within the U.S.)
(319) 341-2500 (overseas)

NOW HIRING:

Would you like to contact a Foreign Service Officer to learn more about life in the Foreign Service? If so please contact us at: FSOMentors@State.Gov

  
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