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Job Title:2015 Diplomacy Fellows Program
Department:Department Of State
Agency:Department of State - Agency Wide
Job Announcement Number:DFP-2015-0002
SALARY RANGE: | $57,270.00 to $92,217.00 / Per Year |
OPEN PERIOD: | Saturday, August 1, 2015 to Monday, August 31, 2015 |
SERIES & GRADE: | FP-0130-05 |
POSITION INFORMATION: | |
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:04 | |
DUTY LOCATIONS: | MANY vacancies - Washington DC, DC View Map |
WHO MAY APPLY: | This program is open only to those who have participated in one of the nine eligible fellowship programs listed in the summary, hold a master's degree and completed successfully, within the past five years (from January 1, 2010-July 31, 2015), all fellowship program requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. |
SECURITY CLEARANCE: | Top Secret |
SUPERVISORY STATUS: | No |
JOB SUMMARY:
All potential applicants are strongly urged to read this entire Vacancy Announcement, including the information on the links provided, to ensure that they meet all of the requirements for this position before applying.
The State Department is responsible for formulating, implementing, and coordinating U.S. foreign policy, assisting U.S. citizens overseas, and managing the resources that support U.S. foreign policy.
In order to qualify for the 2015 Diplomacy Fellows Program, you must have participated in one of the following nine fellowship programs and successfully completed all program requirements during the period January 1, 2010 to July 31, 2015 and hold a master's degree. If you do not hold a master's degree, have not participated in one of the nine programs below, and have not completed the fellowship program requirements during the specified time period then you are not eligible to apply to the 2015 Diplomacy Fellows Program.
Eligible Candidate Fellowship Programs
The State Department is responsible for formulating, implementing, and coordinating U.S. foreign policy, assisting U.S. citizens overseas, and managing the resources that support U.S. foreign policy.
In order to qualify for the 2015 Diplomacy Fellows Program, you must have participated in one of the following nine fellowship programs and successfully completed all program requirements during the period January 1, 2010 to July 31, 2015 and hold a master's degree. If you do not hold a master's degree, have not participated in one of the nine programs below, and have not completed the fellowship program requirements during the specified time period then you are not eligible to apply to the 2015 Diplomacy Fellows Program.
Eligible Candidate Fellowship Programs
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Diplomacy Fellows
- Boren Graduate Fellowship Program (National Security Education Program) (This is the only NSEP program currently eligible for the Diplomacy Fellows Program.)
- Fascell Fellows
- Institute for International Public Policy Fellows (IIPP)
- Presidential Management Fellows who were appointed to and have fulfilled their program obligations by July 31, 2015, through service at the Department of State or the Agency for International Development only.
- Truman Scholars
- Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholars
- Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship
- Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship (Pickering undergraduate fellows are not eligible until they have completed all program requirements at the graduate level and have received their master's degree.)
For a full list of the Key Requirements, please see the "Qualifications" section of the announcement.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- U.S. citizen
- At least 20 years old, and not more than 59 years of age
- Must be available for worldwide assignment
- Must be able to obtain and maintain all required clearances
- ** See Qualifications and Evaluations section for full list of requirements
DUTIES:
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CAREER INFORMATION FOR ALL FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICERS:
- Foreign Service Officers serve as diplomats at about 280 United States Embassies and Consulates overseas.
- They must be available for assignment worldwide, and they will also serve part of their careers in Washington, D.C.
- Their work requires a wide range of ability and knowledge, including excellence in oral and written communication, interpersonal skills and resource management.
- Applicants for the DFP may also apply to become a Foreign Service Officer (FSO) through the Foreign Service Officer Selection Process.
- Although all Foreign Service Officers are considered "generalists," applicants must indicate on the DFP questionnaire, which is part of the DFP application packet, the specific career track for which they are applying: Consular, Economic, Management, Political, or Public Diplomacy. DFP applicants, like all FSO candidates, must choose ONLY ONE Foreign Service career track.
- Carefully read the descriptions of the different career tracks and use the interactive tools provided at the below link to help make your selection. You will not be able to change your selection once you submit your applicationhttp://careers.state.gov/work/foreign-service/officer/career-track-quiz.
- Regardless of career track, all Entry Level Officers will serve at least one year in a consular assignment. Most will serve longer than one year.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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Key Requirements
- U.S. citizen
- Must be available for worldwide assignment
- Must be able to obtain and maintain all required clearances
- Must be at least 20 years old, and not more than 59 years of age, at the time of application (appointment to the Foreign Service must take place after the candidate's 21st birthday and before the candidate's 60th birthday), and be available for worldwide assignment, including Washington, DC.
- 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 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.
- Must have participated in one of the nine eligible Fellowship programs listed above and have successfully completed all fellowship program requirements within the period January 1, 2010 and July 31, 2015. You are not eligible to apply to the 2015 DFP if you completed your fellowship program requirements prior to January 1, 2010.
- Must have a master's degree.
- Must provide proof of completed master’s degree at time of your DFP application.
The Department will close this application period on Monday, August 31, 2015.Properly completed applications received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Monday, August 31, 2015 will be evaluated for invitation to the oral assessment. Applicant information is subject to verification. Background, experience, and skills may also be verified prior to invitation to the Oral Assessment.
Those who pass the Oral Assessment must qualify for security and worldwide medical clearances, and pass a suitability review panel, before being placed on the rank order register. Employment offers will be extended based on career track hiring needs.
To preview questions please click here.
Those who pass the Oral Assessment must qualify for security and worldwide medical clearances, and pass a suitability review panel, before being placed on the rank order register. Employment offers will be extended based on career track hiring needs.
To preview questions please click here.
BENEFITS:
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You can review our benefits at: http://careers.state.gov/work/benefits/fso
OTHER INFORMATION:
Medical Clearance:
Foreign Service employees must be able to serve at a wide variety of overseas posts, many of which are remote, unhealthy, or have limited medical support. Therefore, each candidate must meet fitness standards that are often more rigorous than those of other professions. For detailed medical clearance information, please visit our website http://careers.state.gov at the "How to become a Foreign Service Officer" section.
Medical disqualification renders a candidate ineligible for Foreign Service selection. While full medical clearance for overseas duty is an essential qualification for prospective Foreign Service employees, the Department of State no longer considers the medical condition of family members for pre-employment purposes. However, the Department still requires medical clearances for family members before they can travel overseas to accompany an employee on assignment at U.S. Government expense. Family members who, for medical reasons, are unable to accompany an employee on an overseas assignment are eligible for a separate maintenance allowance.
Worldwide Availability:
Worldwide availability is an essential qualification for appointment to the Foreign Service. The Department's Office of Medical Services determines whether or not a candidate is available for assignment to all Department of State posts worldwide.
Candidates with Disabilities:
The Department of State provides reasonable accommodation to Foreign Service candidates with disabilities throughout the pre-employment process. In order to be considered qualified a candidate must meet all requirements for a medical clearance from the Office of Medical Services or receive a waiver from the Director General.
Security Clearance:
Because applicants are applying for a national security position, a comprehensive background investigation will be conducted to develop information to show whether they are reliable, trustworthy, of good conduct and character, and loyal to the United States. Candidates who cannot be granted a security clearance are ineligible for appointment. Candidates who have previously undergone a Department of State or other USG agency background investigation, resulting in a Top Secret clearance, may have already met the requirements for a security clearance. It is not unusual, however, that a prior clearance must be updated or revalidated in order to be placed on the hiring register.
Suitability Review Panel:
As soon as the security and medical clearances are completed, the Board of Examiners will convene a Suitability Review Panel. The Suitability Review Panel assesses all the application information to determine suitability for appointment to the Foreign Service. All Foreign Service employees must receive a valid medical, security and suitability clearance as a final condition of employment with the Department of State.
It is the policy of the Federal Government to treat all of its employees with dignity and respect and to provide a workplace that is free from discrimination whether that 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.
Foreign Service employees must be able to serve at a wide variety of overseas posts, many of which are remote, unhealthy, or have limited medical support. Therefore, each candidate must meet fitness standards that are often more rigorous than those of other professions. For detailed medical clearance information, please visit our website http://careers.state.gov at the "How to become a Foreign Service Officer" section.
Medical disqualification renders a candidate ineligible for Foreign Service selection. While full medical clearance for overseas duty is an essential qualification for prospective Foreign Service employees, the Department of State no longer considers the medical condition of family members for pre-employment purposes. However, the Department still requires medical clearances for family members before they can travel overseas to accompany an employee on assignment at U.S. Government expense. Family members who, for medical reasons, are unable to accompany an employee on an overseas assignment are eligible for a separate maintenance allowance.
Worldwide Availability:
Worldwide availability is an essential qualification for appointment to the Foreign Service. The Department's Office of Medical Services determines whether or not a candidate is available for assignment to all Department of State posts worldwide.
Candidates with Disabilities:
The Department of State provides reasonable accommodation to Foreign Service candidates with disabilities throughout the pre-employment process. In order to be considered qualified a candidate must meet all requirements for a medical clearance from the Office of Medical Services or receive a waiver from the Director General.
Security Clearance:
Because applicants are applying for a national security position, a comprehensive background investigation will be conducted to develop information to show whether they are reliable, trustworthy, of good conduct and character, and loyal to the United States. Candidates who cannot be granted a security clearance are ineligible for appointment. Candidates who have previously undergone a Department of State or other USG agency background investigation, resulting in a Top Secret clearance, may have already met the requirements for a security clearance. It is not unusual, however, that a prior clearance must be updated or revalidated in order to be placed on the hiring register.
Suitability Review Panel:
As soon as the security and medical clearances are completed, the Board of Examiners will convene a Suitability Review Panel. The Suitability Review Panel assesses all the application information to determine suitability for appointment to the Foreign Service. All Foreign Service employees must receive a valid medical, security and suitability clearance as a final condition of employment with the Department of State.
It is the policy of the Federal Government to treat all of its employees with dignity and respect and to provide a workplace that is free from discrimination whether that 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.
HOW TO APPLY:
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Applications must be submitted electronically through the “USAJobs” site of the Office of Personnel Management.
The deadline to submit completed applications is Monday, August 31, 2015 at 11:59pm EDT. This includes submitting your online application as well as any required documents as defined in the Required Documents section.Please note that if you need technical assistance, the Help Desk closes daily at 7pm EDT. Applications submitted after the deadline due to problems contacting the Help Desk will not be accepted.
IMPORTANT: Applicants may either electronically upload or fax in their required documents.
If uploading, you will be prompted to review the required documents on your browser.
If faxing, you will be prompted to print out a fax coversheet at the end of the application. Please make sure that you have a functioning printer connected prior to submitting your application.
**CAUTION**- Fax lines are extremely busy during the final week of the vacancy announcement. All applications and other required documents, as defined in the Required Documents section, received after the closing date will automatically be disqualified.
If you are having technical difficulty with the application process, please contact the helpdesk by calling 1-866-656-6830 or by emailing mgshelp@monster.com. Please note that the Help Desk closes daily at 7pm EDT. Applications submitted after the deadline due to problems contacting the Help Desk will not be accepted.
The deadline to submit completed applications is Monday, August 31, 2015 at 11:59pm EDT. This includes submitting your online application as well as any required documents as defined in the Required Documents section.Please note that if you need technical assistance, the Help Desk closes daily at 7pm EDT. Applications submitted after the deadline due to problems contacting the Help Desk will not be accepted.
IMPORTANT: Applicants may either electronically upload or fax in their required documents.
If uploading, you will be prompted to review the required documents on your browser.
If faxing, you will be prompted to print out a fax coversheet at the end of the application. Please make sure that you have a functioning printer connected prior to submitting your application.
**CAUTION**- Fax lines are extremely busy during the final week of the vacancy announcement. All applications and other required documents, as defined in the Required Documents section, received after the closing date will automatically be disqualified.
If you are having technical difficulty with the application process, please contact the helpdesk by calling 1-866-656-6830 or by emailing mgshelp@monster.com. Please note that the Help Desk closes daily at 7pm EDT. Applications submitted after the deadline due to problems contacting the Help Desk will not be accepted.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
In addition to completing the online application, all applicants must also submit: 1) a letter, on official letterhead, from their fellowship program manager identifying the date (month and year) when the applicant successfully completed all program requirements and 2) evidence of successful completion of their master's degree via a copy of their final transcript from graduate school; a copy of the diploma received or a letter from the Registrar's office on official school letterhead attesting to the date and month when the degree was conferred.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
DFP Coordinator
Phone: 202-261-8888
Fax: 000-000-0000
Email: DiplomacyFellowsProg@state.gov
Phone: 202-261-8888
Fax: 000-000-0000
Email: DiplomacyFellowsProg@state.gov
Agency Information:
U.S. Department of State
2401 E Street, NW
Room H-518
Washington, DC
20522
US
Fax: 000-000-0000
U.S. Department of State
2401 E Street, NW
Room H-518
Washington, DC
20522
US
Fax: 000-000-0000
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Applicants may view the status of their application on USAJobs. Click "Applications" under the "Application Status" heading and select "More Information." On the following screen, you will be able to verify your application status.
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