Human Resources Officer
Human Resources Officers are responsible for talent management of American and Locally Employed Staff at diplomatic and consular posts abroad, in Washington, D.C., and at other domestic regional centers. They execute a range of human resources functions, including recruitment and staffing, training and development, performance management, salary and benefits administration, employee policies and procedures, and workforce planning and position classification, in support of diplomatic initiatives.
Human Resources Officers have access to continued training and career development programs, health and medical coverage, and retirement benefits. The Department provides paid housing or an appropriate housing allowance and paid K-12 education for dependent children during service overseas.
Conditions of Service
- Be a U.S. citizen and available for worldwide service.
- Be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
- Be able to meet appropriate Foreign Service minimum medical qualification standards.
- Be able to obtain a favorable Suitability Review Panel determination.
- Be at least 20 years old at time of application; at least 21 years at time of appointment.
- Be appointed prior to age 60 (preference eligible veterans excepted).