Foreign Service Officer
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Foreign Service Officers or FSOs are Department of State employees who help formulate and implement the foreign policy of the United States. These officers work a large part of their service time overseas as essential members of US embassies, consulates, and diplomatic missions.
FSOs are commissioned by Congress, similar to military officers. New FSOs are hired on a career limited appointment, not to exceed five years. FSOs must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language along with potential for advancement within the Foreign Service before becoming tenured employees.
[edit] Service Tracks
There are 5 service tracks for Foreign Service Officers in the advancement of their careers in the Department of State.
- Management Officer
- Consular Officer
- Economic Officer
- Political Officer
- Public Diplomacy Officer
