Job Postings: U.S. Department of State

The Office of the Ombudsman at the State Department continues to build out its Office of the Ombuds and is currently seeking to add three new positions: Associate Ombuds; Lead Associate Ombuds; and Special Assistant. All three full-time positions will will report to the State Department Ombuds, Jeanne Juliao, and join a team including Johnny Armijo, Eric Kasik, and Elizabeth Stone, CO-OP. The job descriptions are somewhat vague, but all are expected to provide Ombuds services to Department employees with workplace conflicts. Occasional travel is required and there is an opportunity for telework.

The positions are open only to "Status Candidates, Noncompetitive, Former Federal Employees with Reinstatement Eligibility, Land & base management, VEOA, Individuals with Disabilities, Military Spouses, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Vista, Eligible Family Member, Special authorities, ICTAP, and CTAP" applicants. In addition, the incumbents must be able to obtain a "Secret" or "Top Secret" level security clearance. The Associate Ombuds is a GS-13 position will pay $117,962 to $153,354 per year. The Lead Associate Ombuds and Special Assistant are GS-14 positions and will pay $139,395 to $181,216. Applications are due by December 9, 2024. (USA Jobs: Associate Ombuds; Lead Associate Ombuds; and Special Assistant.)

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