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U.S. Department of State

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The U.S. Department of State is focused on accomplishing America's mission of diplomacy at home and around the world. The U.S. Department of State manages America’s relationships with foreign governments, international organizations, and the people of other countries. U.S. diplomats and Civil Service professionals carry out the President’s foreign policy and help build a more free, prosperous, and secure world. U.S. Department of State employees, with their skills, character and commitment to public service, are the backbone of America's diplomacy. They represent the people and advocate the interests of the U.S. to the rest of the world. The Foreign Service (FS) is dedicated to representing America and responding to the needs of American citizens in other countries. Members of the Foreign Service can be sent to any embassy, consulate, or other diplomatic mission anywhere in the world, at any time, to serve the diplomatic needs of the United States. Civil Service (CS) employees provide in-depth expertise and continuity in accomplishing all aspects of the Department's mission and are involved in virtually every function of the Department. Civil Service employees issue passports, compile and analyze overseas reports, provide logistical support to posts, consult with Congress about foreign policy initiatives and policies, and formulate and manage the budget. Nearly 7,400 Civil Service (CS) employees serve as a stable resource pool in Washington D.C., at Passport Agencies and field offices throughout the United States, and at several Consulates in Mexico. More than 31,000 Foreign Service National (FSN) employees also supplement the personnel requirements of the Department overseas. FSN employees are local residents of the countries in which we maintain diplomatic posts and consulates. They are valued members of our embassy teams, for they provide continuity for the transient American staff and have language and cultural expertise.

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    Happy #ForeignAffairsDay! Check out what Diplomat in Residence Dara Yin has to say about his adventures in the Foreign Service and visit careers.state.gov to see how you can kick off your international career with the U.S. Department of State.

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    Diplomat in Residence Dara Yin

    U.S. Department of State Recruiter for Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. Providing guidance and advice on careers, internships, and fellowships in diplomacy. Hosted by the University of Washington - Seattle

    Every list of assignments for each of the 14,000+ Foreign Service U.S. Department of State personnel is different.  And we are sharing those journeys with 2,500+ official family members.  My list of assignments over 20 years has included North Macedonia, India, Colombia, Vietnam, and Poland.  I’ve raised three kids during this adventure and have been assigned at each of these places with my wife, who is also a Foreign Service Officer. As I look back, I think I’ve been very fortunate to have worked and lived in these countries.  They have been great platforms for regional travel and hosting friends and family.  Each country and culture has enriched my personal and professional life.  And I hope I’ve given a little something back to each host country and their people.  One of the questions I get often in my role as Diplomat in Residence is to name my favorite post.  It's such a hard question, which I take as a really good sign that I’ve been lucky in my assignments.  My answer still changes every week.  I don't know even what the answer is this week. “Choose your own adventure.”  One of the best descriptions about an assignment path in the Foreign Service that I’ve heard and use often.  #DIRtravel #globalcareers #foreignservice #careeersabroad #departmentofstate

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    Human Resources Specialists – are you ready to shape global diplomacy? The U.S. Department of State is hiring many experienced Human Resources (HR) Specialists in various Bureaus. If eligible, applicants will be referred to similar vacancies across the Department for an extended period of time. What are you waiting for? Apply before May 7: https://lnkd.in/eGgsHpc3 #SHRM #NAAAHR #NAAAP #NBMBAA #NAHHR #IHRIM

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    U.S. Department of State

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    Calling all mental health professionals! Are you ready to embark on the career of a lifetime? As a Foreign Service Regional Medical Officer Psychiatrist for the U.S. Department of State, you’ll champion mental health around the world, providing primary psychiatric care to U.S. diplomats and their families. What's in it for you? Not only does the U.S. Department of State provide excellent benefits like paid housing and education for your family, but you will also be eligible for federal retirement benefits, an Annual Physicians Comparability Allowance (PCA) of $14,000 to $30,000 and Continuing Medical Education (CME) to grow in your career. Apply here or tag someone who might be interested: https://lnkd.in/dyf267gK

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    U.S. Department of State

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    🩺 Calling all Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants! Have you considered taking your career overseas? As a Medical Provider for the U.S. Department of State, you will: ✔️ Provide adult, pediatric, and prenatal care to U.S. diplomats and their families ✔️ Provide disease prevention programming and guidance ✔️ Establish wellness programs ✔️ Provide medical leadership in crises ✔️ Manage the medical unit’s emergency response programs Apply now or share this with your network: https://lnkd.in/e8TSUtmM

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    The next phase of space exploration will be international. And advancement requires scientists, engineers — and diplomats. That’s why the State Department is building connections with other countries worldwide to advance safe, responsible, and peaceful space exploration. With our colleagues at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, we’ve also grown the coalition of countries under the Artemis Accords, a set of practical principles to guide our cooperation. During Space Diplomacy Week, hear from experts building lunar rovers, planning for the next mission to the moon, and coordinating with other nations on a sustained future for space. 

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    Congratulations to the #ForeignService on its 100th anniversary! Check out this May’s edition of The Foreign Service Journal to see messages from Secretary Blinken and others. #diplomacy #ForeignService100 #FSJ

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    The #ForeignServiceJournal is exceptionally proud to celebrate a legacy 💯 years in the making 🎉 with the release of our May 2024 edition! Focused on the #ForeignService and American Foreign Service Association centennial anniversaries, the May #FSJ includes congratulatory messages from Secretary of State Antony Blinken; two former Secretaries of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton and James A. Baker, III; USAID Administrator Samantha Power; and Foreign Agricultural Service Director General Mark Petry. Also inside: the winning essay for the Centennial Writing Competition and 60 microstories from members about moments that made them “Foreign Service Proud.” Read (and share) the full edition here: https://hubs.ly/Q02vBXFS0 #ForeignService100 #AFSAturns100 #diplomacy #history #centennial | U.S. Department of State | USAID

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    Here’s your chance to become a Facility Manager (FM) for the U.S. Department of State. 🏢    As a Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations FM, every day looks different as you use your degree in engineering and experience in building operations to plan, budget, and manage teams for U.S. embassies and consulates across the world.   Apply below 👇: https://lnkd.in/enXfHG2Z   

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    Want to manage and operate some of the most complex buildings in the world? Become a Facility Manager with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations! If you have a degree and three years of specialized facilities management experience, a degree in Facilities Management or Facilities Engineering, or an interest in leading cross-cultural teams abroad, join the U.S. Department of State to make an impact in U.S. embassies all over the globe. Apply for or share this opportunity with your network today! https://lnkd.in/enXfHG2Z

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    Are you looking for an internship in public service that is: ✔️Paid ✔️ For two back-to-back summers ✔️ In a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad ✔️ An adventure of lifetime Look no further than the merit and needs-based U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program (USFSIP). The U.S. Department of State is hiring interns for our 2025-2026 Summer Cohort! Join our info session TOMORROW on May 2 to learn more about the program from current interns! They’ll shed light on what to expect starting from the application process to working in a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. Session 1 @ 12PM EST: https://lnkd.in/dDzX3H48 Session 2 @ 3PM EST: https://lnkd.in/dV7ifBba

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    Join us tomorrow from 12-2pm EST to explore a digital rendition of the U.S. Embassy in London while learning about the duties, lifestyle, and benefits of becoming a Diplomatic Technology Officer (DTO). This 3D experience works across all devices, so no VR headset required! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ek6hFAGY

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    IRM - Diplomatic Technology at State

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    The U.S. Department of State is hosting an IT careers info session... in the metaverse! On Thursday, May 2 from 12-2pm EST, participants will get to explore a digital rendition of the U.S. Embassy in London, learn about the duties, lifestyle, and benefits of becoming a Diplomatic Technology Officer (DTO), and meet one-on-one with recruiters —all in an immersive 3D experience that works across all devices, with or without a VR headset. Once registered, you’ll receive an email confirmation with additional details and the link to access the DTO metaverse. Participants can make their avatars, see videos of DTOs in the field, and explore before the session begins. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ea3m7Qe5 

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    Let’s close out #CCMonth by honoring Connie MacDonald, Oscar Bernal Baldan, and Marie Bradley’s incredible career journeys! These three U.S. Department of State employees took the leap from community college to pursue incredible career opportunities with us, and now they spend their days making an international impact. #CommunityCollegeMonth ----- Connie MacDonald, Office Management Specialist “I wanted a job in which I could help people and that would give me the ability to take my family with me to see parts of the world that I would never get to see in a lifetime. Working for the U.S. Department of State has given me the opportunity to serve all over the world and experience new cultures and languages. Serving overseas gives you an appreciation for what Americans are so lucky to have. You become part of something bigger and are part of the process of making changes.” ----- Oscar Bernal Baldan, Consular Fellow “Attending Miami-Dade College, one of the largest and most diverse community colleges in our nation, truly showed me how much potential our nation has and the critical role of diversity for our future. I developed a wide range of skills and a strong sense of global awareness. My experiences as a community college student sparked my interest in international affairs and eventually led me to pursue a career as a U.S. diplomat.” ----- Marie Bradley, Office Management Specialist “Community college is the foundation of my educational journey and my Foreign Service career. In my world religion class, I developed a life-long curiosity about the world around me. I cultivated message delivery in communications class and how to give and, more importantly, receive constructive criticism in art class. Overall, I learned to appreciate both our differences and our similarities. As a U.S. diplomat, I have carried these lessons through my multiple assignments and still use them daily.” ------ Your future career is waiting for you at the U.S. Department of State, learn more about our open roles on careers.state.gov Association of Community College Trustees Community Colleges for International Development- CCID NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Council for Opportunity in Education

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