Job Overview:
As a Foreign Service Security Technical Specialist in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security with the U.S. Department of State, you will have the opportunity to install, troubleshoot and maintain electronics and electromechanical systems, and develop both professionally and personally. Working with U.S. diplomats and foreign nationals in host countries can transform your desire to innovate into a force for global change.
What you’ll have:
- 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).
- Be appointed prior to age 60 (preference eligible veterans accepted).
- Be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
- Minimum of two years of specialized experience which demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic, electrical, and/or electro-mechanical systems and equipment, and is supported by work experience in this discipline.
- Be able to obtain an appropriate Foreign Service Medical Clearance.
- Be at least 20 years old and at least 21 years old to be appointed.
- Meet supplementary physical standards to include, but not limited to, additional vision and hearing requirements. The standards for the Security Technical Specialist position can be found at http://careers.state.gov/downloads/download-center in documents entitled “DS supplementary physical qualification standards” (http://careers.state.gov/attachments/sts_supp_phys_qual.pdf)
- Be a U.S. citizen and available for worldwide service.