Three years ago we launched a plan to strengthen and revitalize American diplomacy for this new age in international affairs. That includes investments in our workforce, the remarkable people who bring diplomacy to life. — Secretary Blinken from Foreign Service Institute
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The U.S. Department of State is focused on accomplishing America's mission of diplomacy at home and around the world. The U.S. Department of State manages America’s relationships with foreign governments, international organizations, and the people of other countries. U.S. diplomats and Civil Service professionals carry out the President’s foreign policy and help build a more free, prosperous, and secure world. U.S. Department of State employees, with their skills, character and commitment to public service, are the backbone of America's diplomacy. They represent the people and advocate the interests of the U.S. to the rest of the world. The Foreign Service (FS) is dedicated to representing America and responding to the needs of American citizens in other countries. Members of the Foreign Service can be sent to any embassy, consulate, or other diplomatic mission anywhere in the world, at any time, to serve the diplomatic needs of the United States. Civil Service (CS) employees provide in-depth expertise and continuity in accomplishing all aspects of the Department's mission and are involved in virtually every function of the Department. Civil Service employees issue passports, compile and analyze overseas reports, provide logistical support to posts, consult with Congress about foreign policy initiatives and policies, and formulate and manage the budget. Nearly 7,400 Civil Service (CS) employees serve as a stable resource pool in Washington D.C., at Passport Agencies and field offices throughout the United States, and at several Consulates in Mexico. More than 31,000 Foreign Service National (FSN) employees also supplement the personnel requirements of the Department overseas. FSN employees are local residents of the countries in which we maintain diplomatic posts and consulates. They are valued members of our embassy teams, for they provide continuity for the transient American staff and have language and cultural expertise.
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Employees at U.S. Department of State
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Matthew Tuchow
General Counsel at the U.S. Department of State, OIG
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Rachna Korhonen
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Brett Gittleson
Director at U.S. Department of State
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Jeffrey Blander
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Updates
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Join us on November 20 from 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET for a virtual information session designed to help you navigate the Consular Fellows Program (CFP) application process with confidence. This session will offer valuable tips for submitting a competitive application! Our goal is to guide you through the process smoothly, while providing insights on how to effectively showcase your work experience and align your qualifications with the program’s 11 key dimensions. Additionally, there will be a live Q&A segment, offering you the chance to ask specific questions and get personalized advice. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and maximize your chances of success! Register for the info session here: https://lnkd.in/ezCQtj6m Submit your application here: https://lnkd.in/er9ufs29 #doscareers #careersatstate #jobsabroad #internationaljobs #foreignservicecareers #consularcareers #globaldiplomacy #portuguese #spanish #mandarin #arabic
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💻 Aspiring Diplomatic Technology Officers (DTO)--discover how to prepare your application on November 13 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM ET! Our panelists will give you valuable tips and best practices on how to navigate the application process smoothly! If you’ve have been wanting to apply to become a DTO and use your IT skills to be part of a global team shaping the future of diplomatic technology, attend our session to learn more! Register here: https://lnkd.in/d5-p6X-x Submit your application here: https://lnkd.in/dUvEng2x #ITjobs #technologyjobs #doscareers #careersatstate #ITspecialists #technology #internationaljobs #hiring
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Join Diplomat in Residence Midwest Susan Falatko on November 18 at 11:00 AM CST to learn more about kickstarting your international career! During this time, representatives from the U.S. Government will discuss exciting new opportunities and hiring tracks, including what skills might benefit you and how to get started! Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/e-UEnffE
Did you know the average age of someone starting as a Foreign Service Officer is 35? There are numerous international career options for people of all ages and backgrounds in the federal government. Learn how you can take advantage of these opportunities and launch your global career adventure at next month's webinar. Hear representatives from the U.S. Department of State, the USDA, the U.S. Commercial Service, and the USAID as they share exciting new opportunities and hiring tracks, including what skills might benefit you and how to get started. Diplomat in Residence Midwest Alicia Hernandez Doug Jacobson https://lnkd.in/gje_2gcq
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Geoffrey Hawtin and Cary Fowler, considered “Fathers of the Global Seed Vault,” were honored with the 2024 World Food Prize in a ceremony in Iowa last week. The “vault” serves as the world’s long-term backup repository for crop diversity. Dr. Fowler is also State’s Special Envoy for Global Food Security, spearheading our worldwide diplomatic efforts on food systems, food security, and nutrition. The State Department’s collaboration with the World Food Prize goes back more than 20 years. The award recognizes individuals who advance the cause of food security and nutrition around the world. Learn more about how agriculture is being preserved — one seed at a time. https://lnkd.in/es7DtzkN
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Register for our Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) info session on November 6 at 6PM ET! Have you heard of PRM? PRM is the humanitarian assistance bureau of the U.S. Department of State, promoting U.S. interests by providing protection, easing suffering, and resolving the plight of persecuted and forcibly displaced people around the world. By applying to this role, your one application may be considered to fill multiple job opportunities within PRM. Join us to learn more about this impactful Civil Service role and how you can play a part in making a difference. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eZe9b_Un
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If you’ve been looking for a role that combines your interest in humanitarian policy, building global partnerships, and promoting best practices in humanitarian response—join our virtual info session on Nov. 6 at 6PM ET to learn more about the Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and new Civil Service opportunities. Register here and discover how you can combine your humanitarian interests to serve global diplomacy: https://lnkd.in/eZe9b_Un
Explore a career in the U.S. Department of State’s bureau that coordinates humanitarian assistance! Interested in shaping the U.S. humanitarian response around the world? Want to improve the plight of forcibly displaced people by providing life-sustaining assistance? Join us virtually on November 6 at 6 PM ET to learn about the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and new Civil Service opportunities focused on humanitarian assistance risk management and program oversight at PRM. By applying to this role, your one application may be considered to fill multiple job opportunities within PRM. PRM is the humanitarian assistance bureau of the U.S. Department of State. PRM promotes U.S. interests by providing protection, easing suffering, and resolving the plight of persecuted and forcibly displaced people around the world. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eZe9b_Un
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The Department has been working hard to create a space for more diversity, inclusion, and accessibility for all. As part of that effort, we brought a team of Deaf and Hard of Hearing interpreters to work alongside our spokesperson during our Department Press Briefings. By introducing live American Sign Language interpretation to our press briefings, we’re ensuring the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities have more access to critical news and timely information. Meet a few members of this team who are bringing more diversity to the Department, which makes us so much stronger.
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Explore a career in the U.S. Department of State’s bureau that coordinates humanitarian assistance! Interested in shaping the U.S. humanitarian response around the world? Want to improve the plight of forcibly displaced people by providing life-sustaining assistance? Join us virtually on November 6 at 6 PM ET to learn about the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and new Civil Service opportunities focused on humanitarian assistance risk management and program oversight at PRM. By applying to this role, your one application may be considered to fill multiple job opportunities within PRM. PRM is the humanitarian assistance bureau of the U.S. Department of State. PRM promotes U.S. interests by providing protection, easing suffering, and resolving the plight of persecuted and forcibly displaced people around the world. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eZe9b_Un
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