General Services Officer

As a Foreign Service General Services Officer (GSO) you will be responsible for the management of physical resources and logistical functions at United States embassies and consulates, serving the Department of State and other U.S. Government agencies. GSOs develop, plan, implement, and manage ongoing support programs including contracting, warehousing, and inventory of property and supplies, shipping and customs, motor pool, housing, travel, and VIP official visitor support.

In return for your service, you will have access to continued training and career development programs; health and medical coverage; federal retirement benefits; and generous paid leave. When serving overseas, the Department provides paid housing or an appropriate housing allowance, and paid K-12 education for dependent children.

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 to apply; at least 21 years old to be appointed.
  • Be appointed prior to age 60 (preference eligible veterans excepted).*** 

Requirements

  • Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain national security eligibility
  • High school diploma or equivalent or an undergraduate degree or higher in any major and a minimum of three years of General Experience and three years of Specialized Experience in the last ten years; or
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following:
    Public Administration
    • Business Administration
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Industrial Management
    and three years of Specialized Experience in the last ten years; or
  • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following:
    Public Administration
    • Business Administration
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Industrial Management
    and two years of Specialized Experience in the last ten years.

Learn more about the duties and find all the requirements for the position and the application process by visiting the current 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/.

***For more information about Veteran’s Preference and how it is applied in the selection process, please visit: http://careers.state.gov/faqs/