Foreign Service Regional Public Engagement Specialist (RPES), US Dept. of State

We are currently accepting applications for Foreign Service Regional Public Engagement Specialist (RPES) positions.

Foreign Service Regional Public Engagement Specialists (formerly Information Resource Officer) counsel Mission Officials on effectively using public engagement platforms, digital content, and analytics to engage foreign audiences. RPES oversee strategic planning, development, and evaluation of public engagement spaces and the programs held in them.

All potential applicants are strongly urged to read the entire vacancy announcement to ensure that they meet all of the requirements for this position before applying. When you are ready to begin the online application process, visit the Foreign Service RPES vacancy on USAJOBS. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is February 28, 2017.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and at least 20 years old to apply. They must be at least 21 years of age to be appointed. By law, all career candidates must be appointed to the Foreign Service prior to the month in which they reach age 60, except for preference eligible veterans. Applicants must also be available for worldwide service, and be able to obtain all required security, medical and suitability clearances.

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How to apply:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/464023100?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Due: 2-28-17