Foreign-service Officer
Overall rating: (N/A)
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Represents interests of United States Government and Nationals
by conducting relations with foreign nations and international
organizations; protecting and advancing political, economic, and
commercial interests overseas; and rendering personal services
to Americans abroad and to foreign nationals travelnig to the
United States: Manages and administers diplomatic or consular
post abroad. Conveys views of U.S. Government to host
government. Reprots political and other developments in host
country to superior or Secretary of State. Analyzes basic
econmoic data, trends, and developments in host country or
region.
Advances trade by alerting U.S.
Business personnel to
potential foreign trade and inevstment opportunities.
Provides
medical, legal, familial, and traveling advice and assistance to
U.S. Citizens. Issues passports to Americans and visas to
foreigners wishing to etner the United States. Offers notarial
services and assistance on benefit programs to Americans and
eligible foreigners. Determines eligibility of persons to be
documented as U.S. Citizens. Takes testimony aborad for use in
U.S. Courts.
May negotiate agreements between host and United
States Government.
May recommend how American policy can help
improve foreign economic conditions. May coordinate American
economic assistacne programs.
May serve in Washington, D.C. As
counterpart to outstationed colleagues, relating foreign service
administrative needs to Department of State or United States
Information Agency.
May disseminate information overseas about
the United States and its policies by engaging in cultural and
educational interaction through United States Information
Agency.
May be designated according to basic field of
specialization as Administrative Officer (government ser.);
Commercial Officer (government ser.); Consular Officer
(government ser.); Cultural Affairs Officer (government ser.);
Diplomatic Officer (government ser.); Economic Officer
(government ser.).
May be designated: Information Officer
(government ser.); Political Officer (government ser.); Pbulic
Affairs Officer (government ser.).
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Foreign-Service Officer
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