Work in the United States

Overseas Buildings Operations’ talented and dedicated employees support OBO’s  mission to provide safe, secure, functional, and resilient facilities that represent the U.S. government to the host nation. You can contribute your diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge, innovative thinking, and global perspective to support and expand our efforts worldwide.   

The bureau offers two types of positions for those interested in working in the Washington, D.C. area:  (1) Civil Service, and (2) Personal Services Contractors. Both employment paths offer opportunities in the following main areas:  

  • Architecture  
  • Engineering  
  • Safety & Health   
  • Security   
  • Art Curation  
  • Financial Management   
  • Policy Planning   
  • Real Estate   
  • Interior Design  
  • Construction  Management  
  • Facility Management  
  • Human Resources  
  • Historic Preservation  
  • Landscape Architecture  
  • Project Management  
  • Information Technology   

Civil Service   

All U.S. Department of State employees, contractors, and locally-employed staff contribute to advancing U.S. interests and implementing foreign policy. Each day, our employees make a difference as they contribute to our global society and defend and advance our country’s interests and values. We work on the business of diplomacy and high-priority issues that affect our world – human rights, environment, energy, food security, public health, and technology – all while experiencing a unique career.   


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Civil Engineer

Arlington, Virginia

Closing Date: Dec 17, 2024

Internships and Fellowships  

OBO participates in several of the U.S. Department of State internship and fellowship programs, including the Virtual Student Federal Service Internship, Spring, Summer, & Fall Internships, and the Pathways Programs.   

If you do not find an opportunity that matches your skillset and experience right now, please join our Talent Network to be notified of future opportunities .

Personal Services Contractors   

Personal Services Contractors (PSCs) are individuals who contract with OBO to establish an employer-employee relationship. The individual is a direct-hire, although OBO’s PSCs are legally not U.S. Government (USG) employees for the purpose of any laws the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) administers.  Learn more about the U.S. Department of State’s PSCs in the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM). Visit Monster.com to search for all opportunities that are currently open for application.