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DIPLOMATIC SECURITY: FOREIGN SERVICE SECURITY ENGINEERING OFFICER

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SUMMARY

The U.S. Department of State is developing a rank-ordered list of eligible hires
for a limited number of Foreign Service Security Engineering Officer (SEO)
vacancies based on the needs of the Department. Learn more about a career in the
Foreign Service and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security.

Joining the Foreign Service is more than just salary. Refer to the Benefits
section for more on total compensation.

This is a 2550 Foreign Service position equivalent to the 0855 Civil Service
series.

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OVERVIEW

* Accepting applications

* OPEN & CLOSING DATES

Opening and closing dates 02/01/2023 to 05/02/2023

* SALARY

$80,916 - $88,119 per year

* PAY SCALE & GRADE

FP 06

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LOCATION

* Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic MANY vacancies

* REMOTE JOB

* TELEWORK ELIGIBLE

* TRAVEL REQUIRED

50% or less - Foreign Service Specialists generally spend the majority of
their careers assigned to overseas missions and at times, live away from
family and/or in difficult or isolated conditions. Applicants to some Foreign
Service positions will be notified of an in-person Oral Assessment (OA)
requirement in Washington, D.C. or select alternate site within the United
States. For those applicants, travel and other expenses incurred in
connection with the OA are solely the responsibility of the applicant.

* RELOCATION EXPENSES REIMBURSED

Yes—After completing orientation and initial training, an SEO will be
assigned to a two-year tour of duty, overseas or in Washington, D.C.,
followed by another two-year assignment directed by the Department. After the
initial two tours, assignments will be for periods of one to three years
overseas or in the United States.

* APPOINTMENT TYPE

Permanent - Permanent after tenure granted by a Foreign Service Specialist
Tenure Board.

* WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time

* SERVICE

Excepted

* PROMOTION POTENTIAL

* JOB FAMILY (SERIES)

0855 Electronics Engineering

* SUPERVISORY STATUS

Yes

* SECURITY CLEARANCE

Sensitive Compartmented Information

* DRUG TEST

Yes

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ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER

SEO-2023-0001

* CONTROL NUMBER

703579300

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THIS JOB IS OPEN TO

* FEDERAL EMPLOYEES - EXCEPTED SERVICE

Current excepted service federal employees.

* THE PUBLIC

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

CLARIFICATION FROM THE AGENCY

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants should read the entire announcement to ensure
they meet all requirements and understand a Foreign Service career. Applicants
may not reapply for one year after their 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).

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DUTIES

Foreign Service Security Engineering Officers (SEOs) are members of the
Diplomatic Security team who protect Department of State personnel, facilities,
and sensitive information against acts of crime, terrorism, and technical
espionage. Security Engineering Officers carry out this mission at over 275 U.S.
embassies and consulates around the world, as well as offices in the
metropolitan Washington, DC area and Fort Lauderdale, FL.

SEOs are deemed essential security personnel whose duties can vary according to
the size of the U.S. presence, the requirements of the specific diplomatic
facility, and known threats. The following are examples of the types of duties
and responsibilities assigned to SEOs. This list is neither exhaustive, nor in
priority order:

-- Lead the Department in technical solutions to emerging and evolving threats
domestically and overseas.

-- Manage technical and information security programs, projects, and resources
at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide.

-- Interface with and represent the Department's interests and policy with
regards to technical security and countermeasures within the international
Intelligence Community.

-- Perform technical security assessments and recommend security upgrades to
deter terrorism and technical espionage.

-- Plan and conduct technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM) surveys to
detect, report, and nullify technical penetrations, hazards, or vulnerabilities
of Department of State facilities.

-- Identify, analyze, and manage security risks to personnel, facilities, or
sensitive information and, in-turn, specify system requirements and/or
procedural measures to ensure the integrity of facilities, networks, computers,
automated information systems, and perimeter security.

-- Apply IT best practices to monitor and troubleshoot networking equipment,
workstations, servers, and applications.

-- Conduct computer security assessments and audits of Department networks and
provide recommendations to IT managers.

-- Manage high value projects and act as Contracting Officer Representative
(COR) or Government Technical Monitor (GTM) overseas and domestically.

-- Evaluate a wide variety of equipment, systems, and products for security
vulnerabilities.

-- Plan and conduct certification tests, as well as maintain the security
requirements for information processing and secure conferencing facilities.

-- Produce a variety of written documents including well-crafted management
memoranda, trip reports, budget justifications, presentations, and engineering
surveys or technical reports detailing specific engineering services planned or
performed.

-- Plan, budget, coordinate, and perform extensive travel throughout the world
to service overseas embassies and consulates, often in remote locations,
including the transport of technical supplies and materials (and on occasion,
diplomatic pouches) by vehicle, airplane, train, and other public
transportation.

-- Support USG Officials and foreign dignitaries by providing technical security
support when requested.

-- Maintain a clean and safe workspace, storeroom, and accurate equipment
inventory.

-- Engage in work that ranges from delicate cutting-edge system operation to
dirty and/or physically demanding.

-- Specify, design, maintain, evaluate, procure, install, and certify equipment
and/or products for technical security systems, such as:

* Security video systems, emergency notification systems, radiofrequency (RF)
communication systems, vehicle arrest systems, intrusion detection systems,
locking devices, access control and denial systems, countermeasures
equipment, innovative protective technologies, and acoustic or RF attenuation
technologies.
* Computer systems, encryption, firewalls, computer forensics, network
intrusion monitoring and prevention, and system security audit products.

-- Act as the Subject Matter Expert on technical counterintelligence, technical
security policy matters, and advise non-technical personnel on mitigation and
compliance efforts.

-- Supervise, train, manage, and lead a diverse team of technicians,
contractors, U.S. Navy Seabees, office managers, logisticians, and locally
employed staff.

-- Mentor employees and non-technical Foreign Service colleagues on technical
security best practices and requirements.

-- Develop and maintain current leadership and management skills, applying them
as a supervisor or when assisting in the hiring process.

-- Model the Department of State's six core values (accountability, character,
community, diversity, loyalty, service) and the Department's Leadership and
Management Principles; observe and implement EEO principles.

-- Review and revise Departmental technical security policy to ensure current,
accurate, and clear guidance.

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REQUIREMENTS

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

* Be a U.S. citizen and available for worldwide service.*
* Be able to obtain Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information 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.
* Be appointed prior to age 60 (preference eligible veterans excepted).***

Other Requirements

Applicants must be available for worldwide service and be able to tolerate
intensive world travel, potentially living away from family, and possibly
working and living in difficult and/or isolated conditions.

Applicants must demonstrate a strong command of the English language to include
grammar, spelling, and punctuation. A Foreign Service Specialist must
consistently display a high standard of written English (overall structure as
well as grammar, spelling, and punctuation) and spoken (overall structure as
well as delivery, clarity, and succinctness).

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for this position should have academic achievements and/or
job-related experiences that reflect the following knowledge and skills. For
experienced candidates, showing progressively increasing levels of performance
and responsibility is desirable.

1. Knowledge of Engineering and Technology, including engineering principles
and practices, electronics technology, electromagnetic spectrum, information
technology equipment, networks and network protocol, cyber security,
computer programs, and risk analysis.
2. Technical Skills, including reading and developing schematic diagrams,
electrical drawings, and building plans, selecting and operating electronic
equipment, using and developing test equipment and tools, surveying,
evaluating, documenting, and using computer software.
3. Project Management Skills, including planning and organizing, developing
action plans, setting schedules, priorities, and goals, problem solving, and
decision making.
4. People Management Skills, including motivating employees, supervision,
teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, working with others with diverse
backgrounds, and customer service.
5. Intellectual Skills, including oral communication, writing, reporting,
research, knowledge management, and self-development.

Essential Physical Requirements

Some of the essential functions of the job have a physically demanding
component. For instance, in conducting technical surveillance countermeasures
inspections, an SEO is periodically required to perform work that requires
regular and recurring periods of prolonged standing, bending, and stretching. An
SEO is required periodically to climb ladders and work from heights in
performing the essential duties.

Other essential duties of the job may involve recurring lifting of moderately
heavy equipment and tools and physical endurance to be physically active for
many hours. Related activities may include crawling, twisting, maneuvering, and
working in cramped spaces as well as the occasional moving and transporting of
diplomatic pouches. Occasionally, the job may require exposure to extreme
environmental conditions or prolonged periods of travel.

A physical examination of each applicant offered a position is required to
ensure that the candidate meets the physical and medical requirements necessary
to perform the essential functions of the job and can meet the standards
required for a worldwide medical clearance. In addition, candidates must have
vision that is correctable to 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other, no color
blindness, adequate night vision, and good peripheral vision.

* Note: Lasik surgery and implantable lens are permitted. Surgical and
follow-up reports will be required. Candidates must also have good hearing
with no loss of greater than 30 decibels at 500, 1000, or 2000, Hz level.
* Note: Use of hearing appliances is not allowed. The musculoskeletal system
should have no deformities, diseases, or limiting conditions that would
interfere with the performance of duties.

Note: The medical examination is required only after a candidate has
successfully passed the written and oral assessments. It is not part of the
initial application package.

The supplemental standards for the SEO position can be found at
https://careers.state.gov/downloads/ under Documents and Forms/Three Conditions
of Diplomatic Security Employment/Security Engineering Specialists/Supplemental
Standards.

EDUCATION

Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, Master of Science (MS),
or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering, Physics, Cybersecurity, or
Computer Science from a school with at least one program accredited by the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or, evidence of
successfully passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any
other written test required for professional registration by a state, District
of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico engineering licensure board. A current
registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or
licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any state, the District of
Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico may also be used to fulfill the education
requirement. Submit evidence of licensure at time of application, if applicable.

Official or unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your application to
demonstrate you meet the required educational achievement in the Science,
Physics, or Engineering fields. Transcripts must include your name, the school’s
name, the degree, and date awarded. A transcript missing any of these elements
or any pages will not meet the minimum qualifications and the candidacy will not
continue. Copies of diplomas may not be submitted in lieu of transcripts for
education above high school level.

Final acceptance will be predicated on receipt of the degree. Prior to
appointment, applicants must provide proof of obtaining their degree by August
31, 2023. Your transcript must include your name, the school's name, the degree,
and date awarded.

Education from a program or institution within the United States must be
accredited at the time of completion by an accrediting institution recognized by
the U.S. Department of Education, http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.

Education completed in foreign 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 U.S. 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.

NACES: https://www.naces.org/index

AICE: https://aice-eval.org/

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.

OPM: www.opm.gov
U.S. Department of Education: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

*EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILIY 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,
visit https://careers.state.gov/about/diversity-inclusion/veterans-program-office/.

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 OAA@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.

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Benefits include health and medical coverage, federal retirement benefits,
and paid leave. Overseas benefits include tax-free housing overseas, tax-free
education allowance for dependent children between K-12 overseas, and an
unrivaled opportunity to see the world and experience different cultures.

Additional Salary Information

The starting salary for a SEO is FP-6, step 14. The salary range listed
is from the Foreign Service Overseas Pay scale and the Washington D.C. Pay
scale. The Department of State offers a comprehensive compensation and
benefits package. For information on salary, please
visit https://careers.state.gov/benefits/fs-entry-salaries/

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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, 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.

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* Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to
a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have -
whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your
agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

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

1. Résumé from USAJobs Résumé Builder, the only résumé format accepted for
this Vacancy Announcement.
2. Complete online application, including the required Accomplishments
Questionnaire and Statement of Interest narratives.
3. All required supporting documentation, including proof of educational
achievements, certifications, professional licenses, or completed forms
as required in this Vacancy Announcement. Transcripts must include name,
school's name and, if applicable, degree and date awarded. Evidence of
licensure at time of application at time of application should also be
provided. .PDF documents are strongly recommended; illegible documents
will not be accepted.
4. Veteran’s Preference documentation for applicants aged 60 to 64. 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 and Statement of Interest

These required questions provide an opportunity to describe examples and
accomplishments from your education, life, and/or work experience that
demonstrate your qualifications for becoming a Foreign Service Specialist.
Examples can be drawn from any part of your professional or personal
experience. Each response is limited to 300 words or fewer (maximum length
2,000 characters). You should compose your replies carefully, as one of the
skills necessary to succeed as a Foreign Service Specialist is the ability to
write clearly and concisely. Answers to all items in the Accomplishments
Questionnaire and Statement of Interest are required and must be completed in
the online application.

Accomplishments Questionnaire

1. Substantive Knowledge: Using your knowledge and application of
engineering and technical principles, practices, and equipment, provide your
best example of a situation where you found a solution to mitigate a security
threat. Indicate the nature of the problem, who was affected by the problem
and in what way, and the results or benefits of your solution. The best
examples highlight your knowledge of physical/technical security, IT,
electronics, or materials to solve a practical problem.

2. Intellectual Skills: Describe a time when you had to analyze a situation
and make a quick decision. Describe the circumstances that made this an
important decision. What process did you follow for making the decision and
were you satisfied with the results?

3. Interpersonal Skills: Provide an example that demonstrates you are good
at communicating, building consensus, and achieving buy-in from others in
difficult work situations. What exactly did you do that shows your ability
to motivate others toward a common goal?

4. Communication Skills: Describe a situation where you used your verbal,
written, or foreign language communication skills to describe a technical
issue to a non-technical audience. How do you know if your skills contributed
to an increased understanding of the issue?

5. Managerial Skills: Describe your management of people, money, or
programs. What planning tools and techniques did you use to manage the
resources and achieve a successful outcome? Be specific in describing how you
used them.

6. Leadership Skills: What are your experiences and strengths as a leader?
Describe a time when you demonstrated those strengths to identify and solve a
serious problem that required immediate action.

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 described
elsewhere, such as special skills (e.g. computer), 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.

* 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.

1. From this Vacancy Announcement, click on “Apply.” Go to the USAJobs
Login screen and log in to your USAJobs account or follow the link and
instructions to create an account.

2. Follow the USAJobs Application Process and provide your required USAJobs
federal online resume.

3. 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.

4. 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. .PDF documents are strongly recommended; illegible documents
will not be accepted.

5. 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.

6. 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.

For more information on the Foreign Service Specialist hiring process, please
visit our FAQs at
https://careers.state.gov/career-paths/worldwide-foreign-service/specialist/fss-selection-process/.

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

DS RECRUITMENT DS RECRUITMENT

PHONE

000-000-0000

FAX

202-261-8841

DSRecruitment@state.gov

ADDRESS

U.S. Department of State
2401 E Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20522
United States
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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 on the selection process, please visit
https://careers.state.gov/career-paths/worldwide-foreign-service/specialist/fss-selection-process/.

* Fair and Transparent

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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

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

1. Résumé from USAJobs Résumé Builder, the only résumé format accepted for this
Vacancy Announcement.
2. Complete online application, including the required Accomplishments
Questionnaire and Statement of Interest narratives.
3. All required supporting documentation, including proof of educational
achievements, certifications, professional licenses, or completed forms as
required in this Vacancy Announcement. Transcripts must include name,
school's name and, if applicable, degree and date awarded. Evidence of
licensure at time of application at time of application should also be
provided. .PDF documents are strongly recommended; illegible documents will
not be accepted.
4. Veteran’s Preference documentation for applicants aged 60 to 64. 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 and Statement of Interest

These required questions provide an opportunity to describe examples and
accomplishments from your education, life, and/or work experience that
demonstrate your qualifications for becoming a Foreign Service Specialist.
Examples can be drawn from any part of your professional or personal experience.
Each response is limited to 300 words or fewer (maximum length 2,000
characters). You should compose your replies carefully, as one of the skills
necessary to succeed as a Foreign Service Specialist is the ability to write
clearly and concisely. Answers to all items in the Accomplishments Questionnaire
and Statement of Interest are required and must be completed in the online
application.

Accomplishments Questionnaire

1. Substantive Knowledge: Using your knowledge and application of engineering
and technical principles, practices, and equipment, provide your best example of
a situation where you found a solution to mitigate a security threat. Indicate
the nature of the problem, who was affected by the problem and in what way, and
the results or benefits of your solution. The best examples highlight your
knowledge of physical/technical security, IT, electronics, or materials to solve
a practical problem.

2. Intellectual Skills: Describe a time when you had to analyze a situation and
make a quick decision. Describe the circumstances that made this an important
decision. What process did you follow for making the decision and were you
satisfied with the results?

3. Interpersonal Skills: Provide an example that demonstrates you are good at
communicating, building consensus, and achieving buy-in from others in difficult
work situations. What exactly did you do that shows your ability to motivate
others toward a common goal?

4. Communication Skills: Describe a situation where you used your verbal,
written, or foreign language communication skills to describe a technical issue
to a non-technical audience. How do you know if your skills contributed to an
increased understanding of the issue?

5. Managerial Skills: Describe your management of people, money, or programs.
What planning tools and techniques did you use to manage the resources and
achieve a successful outcome? Be specific in describing how you used them.

Statement of Interest

Required narrative Statement of Interest which discusses your:

- Motivation for joining the Foreign Service;

- Experience living or working in a multicultural environment, overseas or in
the United States.

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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.

1. From this Vacancy Announcement, click on “Apply.” Go to the USAJobs
Login screen and log in to your USAJobs account or follow the link and
instructions to create an account.

2. Follow the USAJobs Application Process and provide your required USAJobs
federal online resume.

3. 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.

4. 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. .PDF
documents are strongly recommended; illegible documents will not be accepted.

5. 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.

6. 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.

For more information on the Foreign Service Specialist hiring process, please
visit our FAQs at
https://careers.state.gov/career-paths/worldwide-foreign-service/specialist/fss-selection-process/.

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

DS RECRUITMENT DS RECRUITMENT

PHONE

000-000-0000

FAX

202-261-8841

DSRecruitment@state.gov

ADDRESS

U.S. Department of State
2401 E Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20522
United States
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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 on the selection process, please visit
https://careers.state.gov/career-paths/worldwide-foreign-service/specialist/fss-selection-process/.

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OVERVIEW

* Accepting applications

* OPEN & CLOSING DATES

Opening and closing dates 02/01/2023 to 05/02/2023

* SALARY

$80,916 - $88,119 per year

* PAY SCALE & GRADE

FP 06

* LOCATION

* Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic MANY vacancies

* REMOTE JOB

* TELEWORK ELIGIBLE

* TRAVEL REQUIRED

* RELOCATION EXPENSES REIMBURSED

* APPOINTMENT TYPE

Permanent - Permanent after tenure granted by a Foreign Service Specialist
Tenure Board.

* WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time

* SERVICE

Excepted

* PROMOTION POTENTIAL

* JOB FAMILY (SERIES)

0855 Electronics Engineering

* SUPERVISORY STATUS

Yes

* SECURITY CLEARANCE

Sensitive Compartmented Information

* DRUG TEST

Yes

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ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER

SEO-2023-0001

* CONTROL NUMBER

703579300

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply,
visit www.usajobs.gov/job/703579300. Only resumes submitted according to the
instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be
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