The U.S. Commercial Service is looking for dedicated professionals to add to its complement of nearly 250 Foreign Service Officers serving in Embassies and Consulates around the globe and has announced that it will accept applications for Foreign Service Officer positions in August, 2012.

To be considered, candidates must:

  • Posessess a BA or BS degree and have three years of specialized trade promotion experience or a MA or MS Degree or other graduate degree and two years of specialized trade promotion experience.
  • Be a US Citizen.
  • Be between the ages of 21 and 59.
  • Be available for a worldwide assignment and be willing to relocate approximately every 3-4 years.
  • Be able to obtain Medical and Top Secret Security clearances and pass a drug test.

To read a detailed description of the position and application process, express your interest and sign up to recieve alerts, please visit http://www.trade.gov/cs/employment.asp or email CSCareers@trade.gov

Submitted by Ally Newman