Medical Specialist (Protective) – (LNA)

As a Foreign Service Limited Non-career Appointment (LNA) Medical Specialist (Protective) paramedic, you will work as part of the security and medical teams in select U.S. embassies and consulates overseas. You will provide direct patient care to U.S. Government personnel and eligible persons operating under Chief of Mission authority as an integral member of medical, security, and protective details.

This is a paid, Limited Non-career Appointment (LNA) Foreign Service position. It is not an alternate entry method to the Foreign Service or the Department of State, i.e., this service does not lead to onward employment at the Department of State or with the U.S. government. Medical Specialist LNAs are welcome to apply to become Foreign Service Specialists, Foreign Service Generalists, or Civil Service employees, but they must complete the standard application and assessment processes.

In return for your service, you’ll have access to continued medical training and career development programs; health and medical coverage; federal retirement benefits; and generous paid leave. When serving overseas, you’ll receive paid housing or an appropriate housing allowance, and paid K-12 education for dependent children. Not all benefits are available to LNA positions. The Student Loan Repayment and Language Incentive Pay (if language is a hiring prerequisite) programs are not included under the LNA program.

Conditions of Employment

  • Be a U.S. citizen and available for worldwide service.*
  • Be able to obtain a Top Secret – SCI Security Clearance.
  • Be able to meet the appropriate Foreign Service Minimum Medical Qualifications.
  • Be able to obtain a favorable Suitability Review Panel determination.**
  • Be at least 20 years old to apply; at least 21 years old to be appointed.

Requirements

At the time of application, an applicant must have:

  • Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain national security eligibility.
  • Current certification at the paramedic level through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians with a minimum of 2 years of documented experience is required.
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license in a U.S. state or territory and be willing to drive USG government vehicles.
  • Proof of graduation from a DOD Special Operations Medical Training Program is preferred.
  • Prior emergency and/or critical care experience with Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.
  • Prior military experience working abroad is desirable, but not required.

Applicants must be skilled and experienced NREMT-Paramedics, with excellent interpersonal skills. Applicants must be able to function well within a complex organization and have experience working in a high stress environment.

Learn more about the duties and find all the requirements for the position and the application process by visiting the USAJOBS listing. This is for informational purposes only. Candidates must adhere to the requirements listed in the open vacancy announcement at the time of their application.  Sign up to receive a notification when the vacancy is open for application.

*EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-Verify) – Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required.

U.S. law requires companies to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States – either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization. This agency utilizes E-Verify to compare information from the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) records to confirm employment eligibility. If the employee’s information does not match DHS and/or SSA records, the employee is given an opportunity to resolve the problem. If eligibility cannot be verified, employment will be terminated.

**The Department of State Suitability Review Panel and standards are defined in Chapter 3 of the Foreign Affairs Manual. For more information please visit: https://fam.state.gov/.