Foreign Service Registered Nurse - Limited Non Career Appointment (RNLNA)

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Foreign Service Registered Nurse – Limited Non Career Appointment (RNLNA)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
United States Department of State
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Announcement No:RNLNA-2021-0001
Position Title: Foreign Service Registered Nurse – Limited Non Career Appointment (RNLNA)
Open Period: 04/07/2021 to 04/20/2021
Series/Grade: FP 04
Salary: $70,708 to $103,837 per year
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Promotion Potential: 04
Supervisory Status: No
Security Clearance: Top Secret
Email: MEDrecruiting@state.gov

Appointment Type: Temporary – Limited Non-Career Appointment (LNA), which is restricted by statute to a maximum of five years.
Duty Locations: Department of State Posts – Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq– MANY vacancies

Who May Apply

Must be a U.S. citizen. Potential applicants should read the entire announcement to ensure that they meet all of the requirements and understand a Foreign Service career. Applicants may not reapply for one year after the previous application for the same position. If a State Department Suitability Review Panel denied suitability in the last two years, you may not apply (except Diplomatic Security Special Agent (SA) candidates whose denial was based solely on the unique requirements for SAs).

Duties

Summary

The U.S. Department of State is developing a rank-ordered list of eligible hires for a limited number of Registered Nurse Limited Non-Career Appointment (RNLNA) positions based on the needs of the Department.

Responsibilities

The Bureau of Medical Services (MED) maintains and promotes the health of employees and their eligible family members (EFM) who represent U.S. government (USG) agencies abroad. The Department assigns Foreign Service Medical Specialists, Medical Providers (MP), Regional Medical Officers (RMO), Regional Medical Officer/Psychiatrists (RMO/P), Regional Medical Laboratory Scientists (RMLS), Limited Non-Career Appointment Social Workers (SWLNA), and Limited Non-Career Appointment Register Nurses (RNLNA) to select posts overseas. Many of these posts have significant health risks and local medical facilities are often inadequate to cope with them. This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN). A Limited Non-Career Appointment (LNA) does not lead to onward employment in the State Department or conversion to another form of employment.

Individuals must be willing to serve worldwide, primarily in high threat locations. Limited Non-Career Registered Nurses (RNLNA) presently serve at unaccompanied posts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan. Family members are not permitted to accompany RNLNAs to post. However, at some locations, adult eligible family members (EFMs) may be approved to accompany the SWLNA to post if they will fill certain mission-critical positions. EFMs must be employed/hired in the mission before traveling to post.

RNLNAs serve as a Registered Nurses for posts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan. If selected as an RNLNA, you would be deployed to a challenging environment where you may encounter extremely dusty conditions, significant air pollution, high elevations, lack of potable water, food and waterborne diseases, and communicable diseases and be required to walk distances of a half-mile or more, run, and step up to two feet while wearing a helmet and body armor that weigh a minimum of 30 pounds.

RNLNAs are responsible for Department of State medical and safety policies, provision of a range of medical services, and the actual performance of all of the following essential functions in addition to routine medical care:

Provide care in possibly hazardous and/or difficult to access environments.
Provide patient care that may include heavy lifting, pulling, stooping and twisting in adverse settings.
Travel independently to regional constituent posts (if applicable) utilizing air carriers and transportation facilities that may be difficult to access.

The essential RNLNA functions of providing emergency care include the following responsibilities:

Provide a range of medical services including establishing IV access and providing trauma care for injured patients.
Triage and manage care of injured persons in any location following an accident, natural disaster, or attack.
Provide emergency care as required in a hostile or physically challenging environment, such as in buildings without elevators or in areas of irregular spaces that require kneeling, bending, lifting, and running. Transport patients via small aircraft, ambulance, helicopter, or other vehicle with high floors.
Assist with evacuation via sea or air in the event of political unrest.

RNLNAs are considered ‘essential personnel’ and are on call to provide services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Travel Required

Occasional travel – RNLNAs serve in the country specified and may be assigned to or perform Temporary Duty Travel overseas and at times, live away from family and/or in difficult or isolated conditions.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes This is a Limited Non-Career Appointment (LNA), which is restricted by statute to a maximum of five years. This LNA initially is for 13 – 15 months, and may be extended periodically up to a maximum of five years based on satisfactory performance and the needs of the Service. A RNLNA is assigned to a specific U.S. embassy or consulate with the expectation that the RNLNA’s appointment will permit completion of a 12-month tour of duty.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment
Be a U.S. citizen and available for worldwide service.*
Be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
Be able to obtain an appropriate Foreign Service Medical Clearance.
Be able to obtain a favorable Suitability Review Panel determination**
Be at least 20 years old and at least 21 years old to be appointed.

Applicants must have a minimum of five years of experience within the last six years providing direct patient care as a Registered Nurse. Refer to Qualifications and Education sections for specific requirements.

All LNAs are members of the Foreign Service and have the same obligations and standard of conduct expectations as all Foreign Service employees.

You must submit a copy of your university transcript(s) with your application. If you do not submit this documentation to demonstrate your educational achievements, you will not be given credit and your candidacy will not be continued.

Official or unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Your transcript must include your name, the school’s name, and the degree and date awarded. A transcript missing any of these elements will not pass the minimum qualifications and the candidacy will be ended. Copies of diplomas may not be submitted in lieu of transcripts for education above high school level.

Education from a program or institution within the United States must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to be credited towards qualifications or your candidacy will not be continued.

Education completed in foreign high schools, colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Only accredited organizations recognized as specializing in the interpretation of foreign education credentials that are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) are accepted. If documentation from an accredited organization is not provided, your candidacy will not be continued.

For further information on the evaluation of foreign education, please refer to the Office of Personnel Management and the U.S. Department of Education. The U.S. Department of State neither endorses nor recommends any individual evaluation service.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a minimum of five years of experience within the last six years providing direct patient care as a Registered Nurse.

Prior emergency and/or critical care experience with Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferable.

Prior military experience or experience with other U.S. agencies working abroad is desirable, but not required.

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

Serving in support of the employees of the United States Government and their eligible family members, a RNLNA will work in conjunction with other Foreign Service medical personnel. The RNLNA duties include but are not limited to the following:

A. Health Orientation of New Arrivals:

Assist administrative staff with patient forms and confirm medical clearance status for all eligible beneficiaries.
Provide orientation to public health risks and preventive health behaviors.
Assess health and immunization needs.
Describe services provided by the health unit and various roles of health care personnel.
Distribute a copy of the Health and Medical Information Booklet to all new employees.
Complete age appropriate health promotion reviews.

B. Coordinate Medical Clearance Examinations:

Prepare requests for funding.
Schedule medical appointments, labs, and special tests as required by Washington (e.g., colon screening, PSA, mammogram).
Request consultations and additional studies to complete the clearance evaluation.
Assist medical personnel with clinical examinations performed in the Health Unit and perform basic diagnostic assessment tests as approved by the Regional Medical Officer (RMO) or Medical Provider (MP).
Review completed clearance exams for thoroughness and email/fax via secure line to the Department’s Office of Medical Services’ Medical Clearances.
Package and ship lab specimens to the Department’s Office of Medical Service’s (MED’s) lab as necessary.

C. Coordinate Medical Evacuations (Med Evac):

Arrange Med Evacs through RMO/MP and in coordination with MED/Foreign Programs or other Regional Medical Evacuation sites.
Coordinate requests for specialty appointments with MED/Foreign Programs and/or overseas Med Evac site.
Request funding from MED or appropriate agency.
Accompany patient as a medical attendant as needed.

D. Maintain an Immunization Clinic for Routine and Travel Immunizations:

Assess each new patient’s immunization needs and make recommendations.
Follow Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidelines for immunization.
Maintain logs and/or databases with Federal Requirements for record keeping of administered vaccines.
Budget, order, and rotate vaccine stock.
Maintain current knowledge of recommended immunization schedules and management/reporting of adverse events.

E. Serve as point of contact for Regional Medical Officers/Medical Providers and Office of Medical Services:

Coordinate transmission of prescriptions with RMO/MP.
Regular communication with RMO/MP.

F. Maintain an occupational health clinic during assigned work hours:

Maintain custody and proper internal controls for the Health Unit. This includes ordering and inventory control of medical supplies and medications.
Utilize the nursing process in providing patient care (assessment, nursing diagnosis, plan, intervention, and evaluation) to employees (US Direct Hire, Locally Employed Staff, any eligible beneficiary).
Evaluate and assess patients within the scope of training and expertise by means of health history, observation, interview, physical examination, and other selected diagnostic measures. Interpret, review, and record history and clinical findings.
Select appropriate action and initiates treatment or referral if indicated according to the nurse’s scope of practice. This will include triage.

Maintain an overseas medical record (paper or electronic) of all employee visits to the Health Unit.
Dispense medications according to protocols approved by the RMO.
Render first aid and emergency treatment to the sick and injured anywhere on the embassy compound as appropriate.
Perform periodic sanitation inspections as directed by the RMO/MP or the Management Office.

Test and maintain emergency equipment and safe haven materials in coordination with the Regional Security Officer (RSO).
Conduct workplace health and safety surveys with the Post’s Occupational Safety and Health Officer (POSHO).
Maintain accident log and/or accident reporting documents per MED/Safety Health Environmental Management (SHEM) guidelines.

G. Maintain current working knowledge and U.S. license/credentials:

Maintain good communication and working relationship with staff in Health Unit.
Participate in staff meetings.

H. Must be available outside of normal embassy working hours:

Participate in Embassy medical duty call rotation as appropriate.
Respond to urgent telephone requests for medical information from the duty officer during off-duty hours.
May be required to travel as a medical attendant during a medical evacuation.
Attend continuing medical education conferences held outside of country as scheduled.
May be required to make visits during off-duty hours to monitor an individual’s care.
Available to respond to the embassy on an emergency basis.

I. Reporting requirements:

Monthly Statistics Report for Washington and in conjunction with RMO/MP provides input to the Post Medical Capability Database, Annual Update of Health and Medical Information Guide with distribution to MED and Maintain or contribute to an Accident Report Log.

J. Health Promotion Program

Write health promotion/education articles for the embassy newsletter.
Provide health promotion and safety activities at the embassy.
Conduct health education programs to include first aid, CPR, HIV/STD, smoking cessation and weight control.
Document health promotion activities on State Department health promotions flow sheet.

K. Additional Administrative Duties:

Regular use and update as appropriate of State Department medical regulations as delineated in 16 Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM).
Serve on other committees as appointed.
Maintain written or electronic record of policies and procedures for the Health Unit.
Assist Department and MED in obtaining medical information and completing documentation for local Office of Workers Compensation Programs (OWCP) claims when necessary.
Other duties and training as assigned by RMO/MP.

Other requirements include worldwide availability, tolerance of intensive world travel, living away from family, and working and living in difficult and/or isolated conditions.

Level IV English ability (fluent) is required. Successful applicants must also consistently meet a high standard for English, both written (overall structure as well as grammar, spelling, and punctuation) and spoken (overall structure as well as delivery, clarity, and succinctness).

Physical Requirements

As USG certifying officers, with responsibility and personal liability for the correctness and propriety of all payments, FMOs must be able to personally verify the authenticity of documents relied upon for payment authorizations, which may involve visual inspections (e.g., handwritten receipts, stamped invoices, etc.).

Specialized Experience:

In addition to Education requirements, applicants must possess a minimum of:

Three years of Specialized Experience for consideration at FP-04 level or
Four years of Specialized Experience for consideration at FP-03 level

Refer to the Education section about substituting educational achievements for Specialized Experience.

Specialized experience is professional work of progressively responsible nature which demonstrates that the applicant has acquired and can apply the specific knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to an FMO.

Specialized Experience examples include, but are not limited to:

Experience in financial management involving the preparation, justification, or management of an organization’s budget, or participation in budget hearings on appropriations for a USG agency.

Experience as a financial management officer in a government agency or in a business or industrial concern with responsibilities for program planning, organization, methods and procedures.

Experience in government or private sector accounting including interpretation and use of financial data for informed decision-making and the efficient and optimal use of resources.

Teaching comprehensive budget, fiscal or accounting courses in an accredited educational institution above the high school level.

Experience in the development and/or implementation of internal controls and compliance with laws and regulations related to financial management. This includes experience in the audit and financial management review of procedures and requirements.

Experience in banking, currency purchasing or treasury operations.
Experience in payroll plan development and/or administration.

Note: Consumer loan management/approval and individual tax preparation are not considered to be specialized experience.

Specialized experience must have been of a progressively responsible nature in a medium or large organization(s) with a multimillion dollar budget(s). Specialized experience must include more than one area listed below:

budget preparation and execution,
accounting and reporting,
accounts payable,
payroll,
accounts receivable,
cash management,
disbursing,
tax reporting,
audit and internal controls.

Supervisory experience, work with automated financial management systems, and evidence of working and/or living successfully in a multicultural environment is desirable. Such experience in the Foreign Service or other USG agencies or organizations having international operations is preferred. For the FP-03 level at least one year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to the GS-11/FP-04 level; and for the FP-04 level at least one year must have been equivalent to the GS-9/FP-05 level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

Finance: Knowledge of the fundamentals of economics, statistics, accounting, banking and financial markets through requisite academic background in order to serve as a principal financial adviser to senior management.
Budgeting Requirements: Knowledge acquired through training and experience, to formulate, present, justify, and execute budgets involving millions of dollars.
Financial Procedures: Knowledge of financial procedures, applicable laws, regulations and other guidance in order to prepare financial plans that are accurate and timely to inform post management decisions, and to meet external reporting requirements.

GAAP and GAAS: Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and interpretation and use of financial data for decision-making, ensuring all claims and payments are properly documented and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
Accounting: Knowledge of the principles and application of cost accounting by preparing a variety of complex reports and analyses that aid management in setting priorities and allocating scarce resources in a way that best meets objectives.
Banking: Knowledge of banking, currency purchases, foreign exchange rates, as well as disbursement including cashiering in order to use an organization’s financial systems to meet payment and collection obligations using the most effective means available.

Fraud Detection: Knowledge of fraud detection, both in cash operations and financial systems.
Management Principles: Knowledge of management principles as demonstrated by delegating responsibilities, providing guidance, leading by example, supervising subordinates, counseling employees, resolving conflicts, effecting disciplinary measures, and implementing basic EEO guidelines in order to effectively supervise staff.

Management Controls: Knowledge and understanding of a strong system of management controls by using policy guidelines and generally accepted standards through checks and balances and constant monitoring of management controls to correct deficiencies and in order to maintain fiscal integrity and ensure resources are safeguarded against fraud, waste, and mismanagement.

Pay and Benefits: Knowledge of payroll and benefit programs in an organizational setting including maintaining accounting and payroll databases.

Skills

Accounting: Applying accounting concepts, including auditing and program evaluation concepts in order to promote sound business practices and process improvements.

Financial Management: Management of financial resources by determining how funds will be spent in order to maximize benefits from limited resources and accounting for these expenditures in a way that is consistent with applicable rules and regulations.
Communications: Communications in both individual and group contexts through written communication and oral communication on technical financial rules and issues such as budget allocations, financial obligations, pay and allowances, etc., with all levels of employees in a clear and concise manner and is easily understood by persons without a financial background.

Preparing budget proposal documentation.
Teamwork: Developing and working in teams and encouraging teamwork on a daily basis in order to reduce conflict and enhance cooperation.

Customer Service: Customer service with U.S. and foreign nationals through interpersonal skills and cross-cultural sensitivities including providing information, balancing clients’ interests, readjusting priorities and resolving complaints.
Conflict Resolution: Understanding the principles and techniques of persuasion and conflict resolution.
Analyzing Financial Data: Acquiring and analyzing financial data, discerning relationships and trends, making projections, understanding host country and U.S. financial rules and regulations, and communicating results.
Computer Programs: Using financial, communication and presentation applications.
Personnel Management: Human resource planning and workforce planning.
Ability to Say No: Adroit at turning down requests and offering acceptable alternatives when possible.

Superior oral and written communication skills: Applicants must demonstrate a strong command of the English language to include grammar, spelling and punctuation. FSS must consistently meet a high standard for English, both written (overall structure as well as grammar, spelling and punctuation) and spoken (overall structure as well as delivery, clarity and succinctness).

Education

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited Nursing program with a minimum of an Associate’s degree.

Applicant also must have:

Current and active license as a Registered Nurse in a state, the District of Columbia or a territory of the United States, and
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

You must submit a copy of your university transcript(s) with your application. If you do not submit this documentation to demonstrate your educational achievements, your candidacy will not continue.

Official or unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Your transcript must include your name, the school’s name, and, if applicable, the degree and date awarded. A transcript missing any of these elements will not pass the minimum qualifications and your candidacy will not continue. Copies of diplomas may not be submitted in lieu of transcripts for education above high school level.

Education from a program or institution within the United States must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation, in order to be credited towards qualifications.

NACES: www.naces.org/members.htm
AICE: www.aice-eval.org/members

Additional Information

*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/.

For more information about Veteran’s Preference and how it is applied in the selection process, please visit: http://careers.state.gov/faqs/faqs-wiki/are-veterans-given-hiring-preference-

No applicant will be considered who has previously been separated from the Foreign Service under sections §607, §608, §610 or §611 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980, as amended, or who resigned or retired in lieu of separation under these provisions. In addition, no applicant will be considered who has previously been separated for failure to receive a career appointment under section §306 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980, as amended, or who resigned or retired in lieu thereof.

A Foreign Service Specialist separated for failure to receive a career appointment under section 306 may not re-apply to be a Foreign Service Specialist in the same skill code but may apply for another skill code or to be a Foreign Service Generalist.

Executive Branch agencies are barred by 5 US Code 3303 as amended from accepting or considering prohibited political recommendations and are required to return any prohibited political recommendations to sender. In addition, as mandated by 5 US Code 3110, relatives of federal employees cannot be granted preference in competing for these employment opportunities.

It is the policy of the Federal Government to treat all employees with dignity and respect and to provide a workplace that is free from discrimination whether discrimination is based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity or pregnancy), national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee organization, age, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factors.

The Department of State provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process should so advise the Department at ReasonableAccommodations@state.gov, within one week of receiving their invitation to the oral assessment. Decisions for granting reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Candidates will be evaluated on their total background including experience, education, awards, training, and self-development as it relates to the position. Selection for this position will be made only from among candidates possessing the best qualifications. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Selected applicants will be interviewed via telephone.

Medical Credentialing & Indemnification

Applicants are subject to a Medical Credentialing process conducted by the Quality Improvement Staff of the Office of Medical Services. The Medical Credentialing process includes queries of the American Nurses Association. Once hired, medical personnel are indemnified for official duties only through the U.S. Federal Tort Claims Act.
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Required Documents

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required documents are uploaded and the application is fully completed before the closing deadline of this announcement. Any missing required documents or incomplete applications will result in your application not being considered further.

Résumé from USAJobs Résumé Builder, the only résumé format accepted for this Vacancy Announcement.
Complete online application, including the required Accomplishments Questionnaire and Statement of Interest narratives.
All required supporting documentation, including proof of educational achievements, certifications, professional licenses, or completed forms as required in this Vacancy Announcement.
1. Transcripts: as described in the Qualifications/Education Requirements Section.
2. Copy of all current professional licenses as a Registered Nurse in a state, a territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
3. Copy of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
4. Standard ECFMG certificate (if applicable).
Veteran’s Preference documentation for applicants aged 60 to 65. If claiming a 5 pt. Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or Certification of service at the time of your application. If claiming a 10 pt. Veteran’s Preference, you must submit your VA letter and SF-15, in addition to your DD-214 or Certification of service at the time of your application. A Certification must be from the armed forces certifying the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days after the Certification is submitted by the applicant and should include military service dates, date of expected discharge or release, and character of service and disability rating, if applicable.

Accomplishments Questionnaire

Clinical skills: Describe a specific complex clinical case which demonstrates your skills in diagnosing and treating patient chronic health problems.

Crisis management skills: Describe an example in which your skills significantly contributed to the positive outcome of a complex or difficult clinical crisis situation.

Organizational skills: Describe a specific achievement demonstrating your planning and organizational skills in the setting of a multidisciplinary health team or practice.

Leadership and teamwork skills: Discuss your abilities to participate as a team member working toward a common goal, as well as examples of your ability to lead a team in the accomplishment of a goal.

Public speaking and teaching skills: Describe specific examples demonstrating your public speaking and teaching abilities as part of an assignment or work-related task.

Statement of Interest

Required narrative Statement of Interest which discusses your:

Motivation for joining the Foreign Service;
Relevant work experience, including any unique strengths not previously mentioned, such as special skills (e.g., child psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, or addictions medicine), current licenses, certifications, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and/or training (with date completed) relating to this position;
Experience living or working in a multicultural environment, overseas or in the United States.
Benefits

A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Benefits include health and medical coverage, federal retirement benefits, paid leave, tax-free housing overseas, and an unrivaled opportunity to see the world and experience different cultures.

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.

The salary listed is from the Foreign Service Overseas pay schedule. Click here for more information on salary.

How to Apply

Submit your application early, not waiting for the deadline, as application packages must be complete, submitted, and received by the closing date to be considered. There are no exceptions.

From this Vacancy Announcement, click on “Apply.” Go to the USAJobs Log In screen and log in to your USAJobs account or follow the link and instructions to create an account.
Follow the USAJobs Application Process and provide your required USAJobs federal online resume.
USAJobs will transfer you to the State Department agency online application site, Monster Government Service (MGS). Follow the instructions to answer the online questions. Your Accomplishments Questionnaire and Statement of Interest responses must be completed in the online application. You may save your work and can return to the application from USAJobs at any time prior to the deadline.
Submit required documentation using one of the three methods the application system allows: Transfer documents from a USAJOBS portfolio; upload documents from your computer; or, resubmit documents from a previous application.
After attaching all required supporting documentation, answering all required application questions, and completing the application steps, review the entire application packet, including the links for submitted documents.
Confirm and submit your application package, which will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position.

The application submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required documents are submitted and the application is complete before the closing deadline. Any missing required documents or incomplete applications will result in your application not being considered further. There are no exceptions.

Submit your application early and verify that your documents are attached. You may make changes as often as needed, up until the closing date of the announcement.

If you are having technical difficulty with the application process, please contact the Monster Help Desk by calling 1-866-656-6830 or by emailing mgshelp@monster.com. The Monster Help Desk is available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

Next steps

After the close of the announcement, the application status in USAJobs will say “Reviewing Applications.” This status on USAJobs will not be updated further. You can click on “Track this application” for more information. Applicants will be notified by e-mail from the U.S. Department of State about the outcome of the initial application review and if they will be further considered for this Foreign Service position. We recommend adding the Department of State domain (@state.gov) as an approved sender.

Due to the high volume of applications, we ask all applicants to remain patient and await communication. It is not uncommon for several months to pass before you are informed of the results of your applications.

For more information, please visit http://careers.state.gov/work/foreign-service/specialist/selection-process