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  • Communications Specialist (Security) - Job Announcement Number:
    DS-2013-0375
    Location Name:
    Dunn Loring, Virginia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Telecommunications
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Tuesday, May 14, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Tuesday, May 21, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $74,872.00 to $97,333.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    12 to 12
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This is a non-status , non-permanent position. You do not acquire a competitive or excepted service status from this position. This position is located in the Office of Mobile Security Deployment, Assistant Director for Training, Bureau of Diplomatic Security. You will serve as the primary Communications Security (COMSEC) custodian responsible for receipt, custody, issue, and accounting of COMSEC material.
  • Travel Assistant - Job Announcement Number:
    DS-2013-0378
    Location Name:
    Dunn Loring, Virginia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Transportation Clerk And Assistant
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Friday, May 17, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Tuesday, May 28, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $42,209.00 to $54,875.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    07 to 07
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This is a non-status , non-permanent position. You do not acquire a competitive or excepted service status from this position. This position is located in the Office of Mobile Security Deployments, Training Directorate, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS/T/MSD) in Dunn Loring, Virginia. You will perform travel related functions that involve planning and coordinating and provide advice to employees and managers on the Bureau's travel policies and procedures.
  • Supervisory, Information Technology Specialist - Job Announcement Number:
    A/LM-2013-0044
    Location Name:
    Washington DC, District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US)
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Information Technology Management
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Monday, May 20, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Monday, June 03, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $123,758.00 to $155,500.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    15 to 15
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Bureau of Administration, Office of Logistics Management, Office of Program Management and Policy, Systems Division (A/LM/PMP/SYS). The incumbent of this position serves as the Division Chief for the Systems Division which consists of two branches which are responsible for the development, oversight, institutionalization and on-going planning, design, and implementation of new and improved information systems to meet the strategic business goals. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement # A/LM-2013-0039 . Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens)and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements.
  • Program Analyst - Job Announcement Number:
    CSO-2013-0008
    Location Name:
    Washington DC Metro Area, District of Columbia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Management And Program Analysis
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Friday, May 17, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Friday, May 24, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    13 to 13
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    Located in the Office of the Executive Director, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO/EX), in the U.S. Department of State (DOS), this position functions as a senior level expert in providing consultative, evaluative and program policy advice to the Bureaus management team. The incumbent analyzes and evaluates a wide variety of the bureau's HR programs and major issues that translate into a high impact, high-performance organization.
  • Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software) - Job Announcement Number:
    HR-2013-0026
    Location Name:
    Washington DC, District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US)
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Information Technology Management
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Friday, May 17, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Friday, May 31, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    13 to 13
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Bureau of Human Resources, Office of the Executive Director, Systems Development Division (HR/EX/SDD). The incumbent will be responsible for managing application development projects; resolving critical problems; and/or developing , testing, and implementing new Information Technologies. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement HR-2013-0027. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US citizens) and Merit Promotion procedures must apply for both announcements.
  • Information Technology Specialist - Job Announcement Number:
    ECA-2013-0081
    Location Name:
    Washington DC Metro Area, District of Columbia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Information Technology Management
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Friday, May 17, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Tuesday, May 28, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    13 to 13
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    The position is located in the Network Operations Branch, Information Technology Division, Executive Director, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and Bureau of International Information Program (ECA-IIP/EX/IT). This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement # ECA-2013-0082. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens) and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements.
  • Education Program Specialist - Job Announcement Number:
    FSI-2013-0053
    Location Name:
    Arlington, Virginia;Arlington, Virginia (22204)
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    General Education And Training
    Pay Plan:
    GG
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Monday, May 20, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Monday, June 03, 2013
    Job Status:
    Part-Time
    Salary:
    $105,211.00 to $136,771.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    14 to 14
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    The incumbent of this position is responsible for the performance of duties involved in carrying out the functional responsibilities of the Curriculum and Staff Development Division and include: the design, delivery, evaluation, and coordination of stand-alone training programs targeted at improving the effectiveness of trainers and facilitators. The design and provision of train-the-trainer, presentation skills, facilitation skills, and leadership skills training sessions as integrated portions of professional and technical development programs throughout the Foreign Service Institute . As requested or assigned, the provision of organization development services, including the design, development, coordination, and delivery of consultative and training services. The management of training evaluation activities for FSI. The design, development, and facilitation of outdoor, experiential leadership and team building programs. The Department reserves the right to terminate a conditional offer of employment if the individual does not receive a security clearance within 18 months from the date of the tentative offer letter.
  • Paramedic Instructor - Job Announcement Number:
    DS-2013-0358
    Location Name:
    Dunn Loring, Virginia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Health Aid And Technician
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Monday, May 13, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $74,872.00 to $97,333.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    12 to 12
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This is a non-status, non-permanent position. You do not acquire a competitive or excepted service status from this position. This position is located in the Office of Mobile Security Deployments, Training Directorate, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, in Dunn Loring, Virginia. You will conduct emergency medical training, perform program development and provide administrative support related to the medical training program, and function as a paramedic.
  • Senior Resource Management Specialist - Job Announcement Number:
    DS-2013-0369
    Location Name:
    Arlington, Virginia;Arlington, Virginia (22209)
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Financial Administration And Program
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Monday, May 13, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $105,211.00 to $136,771.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    14 to 14
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This is a non-status, non-permanent position. You do not acquire a competitive or excepted service status from this position. This position is located in the Office of the Director of Security Technology (ST), Deputy Assistant Secretary for Countermeasures (DAS) which is mandated with the identification, development, evaluation and implementation of state-of-the art existing and emerging security technologies vital for defensive countermeasures to thwart and/or mitigate terrorist attacks upon U.S. national security. The incumbent is responsible for the expert technical review and analysis of the ST-wide resources management portfolio in support of global security technology operations at over 220 U.S. diplomatic facilities.
  • Foreign Affairs Officer - Job Announcement Number:
    ENR-2013-0011
    Location Name:
    Washington DC, District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US)
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Foreign Affairs
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Monday, May 13, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Monday, May 20, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    13 to 13
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Office of Europe, Western Hemisphere, and Africa, Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR/EDP/EWA). The incumbent oversees energy diplomacy with South America, Central America, and the Caribbean; interacts with the interagency community on policy matters; conducts sophisticated analysis of information; develops analytical documents for review; and manages the inter-bureau creation of databases. The incumbent is expected to draw on technical expertise to evaluate technologies, projects, and initiatives, and to make policy recommendations to senior officials. The incumbent also serves as the Department coordinator for the Secretarys biofuels initiative, and meets with a variety of external stakeholders.
  • Management Analyst - Job Announcement Number:
    S-2013-0024
    Location Name:
    Washington DC Metro Area, District of Columbia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Management And Program Analysis
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Thursday, May 09, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Thursday, May 23, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $74,872.00 to $97,333.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    12 to 12
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located within the Executive Director's unit of the Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator (S/GAC). The Executive Director's team provides overall operational and administrative support to S/GAC, including in the areas of human resources, travel and transportation, facilities, general services, information technology and communications, and administrative budget. The incumbent performs administrative analytical, evaluative, and advisory work related to the organizational operations, efficiency and productivity of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), particularly its overseas operations, with an emphasis on overseas staffing under the authority or concern of S/GAC, notably the PEPFAR Country Coordinator positions.
  • Intelligence Research Specialist - Job Announcement Number:
    DS-2013-0371
    Location Name:
    Miami, Florida
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Intelligence
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Thursday, May 16, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Tuesday, May 28, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $50,204.00 to $65,260.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    09 to 09
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Miami Field Office, Office of Domestic Operations, Bureau of Diplomatic Security. This position has been established with responsibility for the systematic research, analysis, and interpretation of intelligence data to detect trends in visa and passport fraud that aid in the investigation, targeting, and disruption of individuals and groups involved in the fraudulent production, distribution, and/or use of travel documents used to gain unlawful entry into the U.S. This position has continuing responsibility for a less complex geographic or functional area, and performs on a recurring basis a variety of tasks for a more complex project. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement # DS-2013-0372. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens) and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements.
  • Information Technology Specialist (Systems Analysis) - Job Announcement Number:
    CGFS-2013-0009
    Location Name:
    Charleston, South Carolina
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Information Technology Management
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Thursday, May 16, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Thursday, May 23, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $81,823.00 to $106,369.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    13 to 13
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Department of State, Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS), Office of Systems Development and Maintenance (SDM) in Charleston, South Carolina. The incumbent defines and validates the need for proposed new systems through consultation with program officials in customer program organizations; reviews general business and functional requirements that support the need for systems; identifies and evaluates potential systems design approaches; and develops final technical specifications for new systems. The incumbent contributes to the development of applications that improve the organization's efficiency in accomplishing a wide variety of functions and activities. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement CGFS-2013-0010. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens) and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements.
  • Financial Management Specialist - Job Announcement Number:
    CGFS-2013-0004
    Location Name:
    Charleston, South Carolina
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Financial Administration And Program
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Monday, May 06, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Monday, May 20, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $47,448.00 to $61,678.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    09 to 09
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    As a Financial Management Specialist in the Office of Claims, you will perform advanced financial functions and activities such as identifying financial and operational irregularities, researching discrepancies, and preparing financial reports to support the program office. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement # CGFS-2013-0002. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens)and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements.
  • Financial Management Analyst - Job Announcement Number:
    CGFS-2013-0005
    Location Name:
    Charleston, South Carolina
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Financial Administration And Program
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Tuesday, May 07, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Tuesday, May 21, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $81,823.00 to $106,369.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    13 to 13
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Compensation Branch of Systems Development and Maintenance Division, (SDM) Global Financial Management Service Directorate (GFMS), Comptroller Global Financial Services (CGFS). The GFMS Directorate serves as a technical, advisory and consulting resource to Department management on system-wide or post-specific financial management problems and issues; advises the SDM Director and the Compensation Program Manager on all matters relating to financial and compensation management systems. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement CGFS-2013-0006. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens)and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements.
  • Office Director - Job Announcement Number:
    CSHRM-2013-0015
    Location Name:
    Patrick AFB, Florida
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Program Management
    Pay Plan:
    ES
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Tuesday, May 07, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Friday, June 07, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $119,554.00 to $179,700.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    00 to 00
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    The position is located in the Office of Aviation, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). INL is responsible for minimizing the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States by providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation. Included in the INL portfolio is the mission of developing policies and programs to combat international narcotics and crime. INL programs reduce the entry of illegal drugs into the United States and combat crime which complement counterterrorism efforts, both directly and indirectly, by promoting modernization of and supporting operations by foreign criminal justice systems and law enforcement agencies charged with the counter-terrorism mission. The Office of Aviation is an integral and indispensable component of these efforts due to the critical importance of aviation assets in the successful execution of these missions. The Director of the Office of Aviation reports to the Deputy Assistant Secretary, and works closely with the Assistant Secretary and other Deputy Assistant Secretaries on myriad issues related to the Bureaus worldwide aviation counternarcotics program as well as general aviation support to Embassies Kabul and Baghdad. The Director manages a program involving approximately 900 million dollars in projects and contracts, supervising the work of 20 Civil Service employees and approximately 46 Personal Services Contractors and over 1,900 contractor personnel. In addition, the Director has oversight responsibility for approximately two hundred active fixed and rotary wing aircraft, of both civilian and military design. Persons selected for initial appointment to the career Senior Executive Service must have their Executive Core Qualifications certified by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board prior to appointment and will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Veterans Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service (SES).
  • Program Analyst - Job Announcement Number:
    HR-2013-0023
    Location Name:
    District of Columbia, District of Columbia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Management And Program Analysis
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Wednesday, May 08, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $74,872.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    12 to 13
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Bureau of Human Resources (HR), Office of Employee Relations (ER), Disability and Reasonable Accommodation Division (DRAD). The Division is responsible for implementing reasonable accommodations under Executive Order 13164 and providing guidance and advice to Department of State Civil and Foreign Service employees and applicants on reasonable accommodations worldwide, and for coordinating selective placement activities within the Department. The incumbent serves a technical advisor to the Reasonable Accommodations Coordinator, Division Chief, and the Departments workforce on all disability and reasonable accommodation issues, providing research and analysis services, technical advice and guidance, disability awareness training, and coordination on the disposition of reasonable accommodation request. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement HR-2013-0024. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens)and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements.
  • Student Trainee (Engineer) - Job Announcement Number:
    HRSC/PATH-2013-0100
    Location Name:
    Washington DC, District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US)
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Engineering And Architecture Student Trainee
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Internships
    Opening Date:
    Friday, May 17, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Thursday, May 23, 2013
    Job Status:
    Part-Time
    Salary:
    $34,075.00 to $44,293.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    05 to 05
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This vacancy announcement will be open from 5/17/2013 to 5/23/2013 or when 50 applications have been received. The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions are met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same. Any required documents should be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages. Applications WILL NOT receive full consideration if instructions, as outlined in this vacancy, are not followed. The Pathways Internship Program targets students accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in a qualifying educational program (degree, diploma, certificate, etc.) in an accredited institution, on a full or half-time basis with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school. Applicants must meet the definition of "student" in order to be considered for this opportunity. Internship appointments under the Internship Experience Program (IEP) are non-temporary and can last the duration of the students academic program. This will be determined at the time of selection. At the successful conclusion of the program, interns may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a Federal career or career-conditional position in the competitive service. Interns may work full-time or part-time schedules. The Pathways Internship Program replaces the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) and Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP). Pathways candidates must meet the OPM qualification standards applicable to the position being filled. The classification of the Pathways Intern positions (series and grade) will depend upon the level of coursework the candidate has completed. A U.S. Citizen; Candidate must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student; Cumulative GPA of 2.0 at time of application and must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA throughout the entire Pathways Internship appointment; 16 years or older by the closing date of this announcement; and **Degree must be related to the position. All applicants must meet the qualifications by the closing date of this announcement. **Degree: professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Student means an individual accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled), including awardees of the Harry S. Truman Foundation Scholarship Program under Public Law 93-842. Students need not be in actual physical attendance, so long as all other requirements are met. An individual who needs to complete less than the equivalent of half an academic/vocational or technical course-load immediately prior to graduating is still considered a student for purposes of this Program.
  • Electrical Engineer - Job Announcement Number:
    OBO/PSC-2013-0060
    Location Name:
    Arlington, Virginia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Electrical Engineering
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Temporary
    Opening Date:
    Wednesday, May 15, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Wednesday, May 29, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $105,211.00 to $136,771.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    14 to 14
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, Construction Program Development, Coordination, and Support Directorate, Office of Design and Engineering, Electrical Engineering Division (OBO/PDCS/DE/EE). DE serves as OBOs code officials and provides design, research and technical assistance bureau-wide for all Department of State (DOS) facilities overseas. The incumbent serves as a Electrical Engineer and recognized expert responsible for providing advice and assistance regarding designs, plans, and specifications for electrical engineering aspects of worldwide facilities owned, leased, or under construction by OBO.
  • Secretary (OA) - Job Announcement Number:
    OBO/PSC-2013-0063
    Location Name:
    Arlington, Virginia;Arlington, Virginia (22209)
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Secretary
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Temporary
    Opening Date:
    Monday, May 20, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Monday, June 03, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $37,983.00 to $49,375.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    06 to 06
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, Construction Program Development, Coordination, and Support Directorate, Office of Design and Engineering, Electrical Engineering Division (OBO/PDCS/DE/EE). DE serves as OBOs code officials and provides design, research and technical assistance bureau-wide for all Department of State (DOS) facilities overseas. The incumbent serves as a Secretary (OA) assigned to the Electrical Engineering Division (EE) of OBO/PDCS/DE, and serves as Secretary to the Division Chief.
  • Program Support Specialist - Job Announcement Number:
    OBO/PSC-2013-0059
    Location Name:
    Arlington, Virginia;Arlington, Virginia (22209)
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Miscellaneous Administration And Program
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Temporary
    Opening Date:
    Tuesday, May 07, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Tuesday, May 21, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $62,467.00 to $81,204.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    11 to 11
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, Construction, Facility, and Security Management Directorate, Office of Facility Management, Small Projects and Transition Division (OBO/CFSM/FAC/SPT). CFSM is responsible for constructing, securing, and maintaining Department of State (DOS) diplomatic platforms by putting the boots on the ground with high caliber professionals, FAC provides global support in operating, managing and maintaining the Departments facilities at overseas post. The incumbent serves as a Program Support Specialist responsible for performing moderate complex administrative and program support functions for SPT Division to enable the Division to meet its program objectives.
  • Translator - Job Announcement Number:
    A-2013-0068
    Location Name:
    Washington DC Metro Area, District of Columbia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Language Specialist
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Tuesday, May 14, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Tuesday, May 28, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $62,467.00 to $97,333.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    11 to 12
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    Join us in helping to shape a freer, more secure and prosperous world as we formulate, represent and implement US foreign policy. Choose from hundreds of career possibilities - there's something for everyone! This position is located in the European (Romance) Branch, Translating Division, Office of Language Services, Bureau of Administration (A/OPR/LS). The Translating Division prepares diplomatic translations in over one hundred language combinations, both into and out of English, as required by the Department of State, the White House and under special or general support agreements, other Federal Government agencies. The incumbent will prepare written diplomatic, legal, trade, and other translations from English into Spanish.