One of the reasons the U.S. Department of State is so respected the world over is that we draw our diplomats and professionals from all backgrounds. After all, our job is to represent America in all its diverse strengths. That's why we welcome individuals from a wide variety of disciplines to apply.

In this section, you will learn about positions with overseas assignments, domestic assignments, positions which require deep subject matter knowledge and specific expertise, and those which suit generalists. You will also find information for positions which are not currently open, but may open at some point in the future, in which case you will already be somewhat familiar with requirements for the position and the application process, as well.

NOTE: The listing below covers our current openings. For more more complete information, please click on the appropriate category on the left hand navigation bar.

• Foreign Service Officer Opportunities
• Foreign Service Specialist Opportunities
• Student Program Opportunities
• Civil Service Opportunities
• Iraq Jobs

Information on applying for positions as a Foreign Service Officer should be available on our website, careers.state.gov, no later than the end of January 2007. To receive updates and notifications, subscribe to the Department of State's careers listserve and choose "Foreign Service Written Exam Information" or "Latest News."

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

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We are currently accepting applications for the following positions. Please click on the appropriate link for more information on qualifications, and details on how to apply.

• Foreign Service Office Management Specialist
• Foreign Service Regional Medical Officer
• Foreign Service Security Technical Specialist
• Foreign Service Security Engineering Officer
• Foreign Service Regional Medical Officer/Psychiatrist
• Foreign Service Regional Medical Technologist
• Foreign Service Health Practitioners
• Foreign Service Facility Managers

Would you like to contact a Foreign Service Specialist to learn more about life in the Foreign Service? If so please contact us at: FSMentors@state.gov.

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2007 Presidential Management Fellows: Applications for the 2007 Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program are now being accepted. Please click here for more information, and to start the application process. Applications must be submitted by November 30, 2006.

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All Civil Service Positions in the Department of State are posted on USAJobs (click here to see all available jobs). Please read the entire vacancy announcement for details about the application process for that position.

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All Iraq Jobs with the Department of State are posted on USAJobs (click here to see all available jobs). Please read the entire vacancy announcement for details about the application process for that position.

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