Foreign Service Human Resources Officer

Department of State

The U.S. Department of State is developing a rank-ordered list of eligible hires for a limited number of Foreign Service Human Resources Officer (HRO) positions. Learn more about Foreign Service careers at https://careers.state.gov. There is more to joining the Foreign Service than just salary. Refer to the Benefits section for more information on total compensation.

• Duties Some of the specific duties and responsibilities of the HRO include managing human resource issues for U.S. Direct Hires (USDH) and Locally Employed Staff (LE Staff). These include but are not limited to: Locally Employed Staff Human Resource Responsibilities Talent Management: Oversees the lifecycle of LE staff employment from recruitment, security and medical clearances, onboarding, benefits, compensation, training, discipline, and performance, to separation. Oversees the hiring and performance process for Eligible Family Members (EFM), all of whom are hired locally. Performance Management: Oversees the LE staff performance evaluation process. Counsels employees and supervisors on career development. Guides managers on handling poor performance. Employee Relations and Recognition: Manages the interagency mission awards program. Counsels employees and supervisors on leadership and interpersonal skills. Manages disciplinary actions. Policies and Procedures: Creates and abolishes local positions. Reviews position descriptions to ensure that position classifications are fair and accurately reflect the realities of the position. Monitors changes to local labor laws and Department policy and updates the Local Compensation Plan and LE Staff Handbook. Prepares and leads presentations for staff on policies and procedures. Coordinates with State Department lawyers on legal matters as appropriate. Supervision: Supervises, directs, mentors, and evaluates LE and EFM HR office staff. U.S. Direct Hire Human Resource Responsibilities Talent Management: As Post Training Officer, approves training requests, develops mentoring programs and training programs, and administers intern, fellows, and seasonal hire programs. Coordinates the annual bidding process. Performance Management: Coordinates the annual evaluations process. Counsels and advises USDH staff on career development. Develops workload projections. Employee Relations and Recognition: Develops and presents orientation programs. Oversees post language programs. Oversees implementation of diplomatic immunity, accreditation, and residential permit requirements. Liaises with appropriate offices in Washington to manage poor performance and discipline. Policies, Procedures, Salary, and Benefit Administration: Disseminates federal benefits information, assignment information, and newly enacted policies and procedures. Contribution to Mission Development: Advises on HR policies, contributes to the annual Mission Strategic Plan, and participates in Mission-wide activities such as representational events and VIP visits. Serves as acting Management Officer or Financial Management Officer as needed. Possible Domestic HR Assignments: Board of Examiners, Course Manager at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center, Career Development Officer, Regional Human Resources Officer, and Subject Matter Expert, among other opportunities.

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