Foreign Affairs Officer

Foreign Affairs Officer

Department of State

Department of State - Agency Wide

Summary

This position is in the Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) which is responsible for implementing the requirements of the Foreign Missions Act of 1982 (22 U.S.C. 4301-4316, as amended). Through its regulation of the privileges and immunities provided to the foreign mission community in the United States, OFM contributes to the reduction of the U.S. Government’s operating costs overseas and helps protect the American public from the abuses of diplomatic and consular privileges and immunities.

Duties

Reviews and adjudicates requests received from foreign missions and their members associated with the programs and services implemented by OFM regional offices.

Monitors constantly changing reciprocity policies between the United States and foreign countries to ensure that services are correctly provided in accordance with such policies.

Provides analytical and advisory support for the planning, development, and execution of foreign policy within assigned area.

Prepares routine diplomatic notes, memoranda, and other correspondence on program related topics.