Diplomatic Security: Foreign Service Security Technical Specialist (0856)

Help Help 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 Log In 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 [email protected].  The Monster Help Desk is available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. For more information on Foreign Service Specialist selection process, please visit FSS Selection Process - Careers (state.gov) Agency contact information DS Recruitment DS Recruitment Phone 000-000-0000 Fax 202-261-8841 Email [email protected] Address U.S. Department of State 2401 E Street NW Washington, District of Columbia 20522 United States Learn more about this agency Next steps After the close of the announcement, the application status in USAJobs should 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, please visit our FAQs. at http://careers.state.gov/faqs