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       CODE: 188.117-106 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): FOREIGN-SERVICE OFFICER (government ser.)
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 traveling to the United States: Manages and administers diplomatic or consular post
abroad. Conveys views of U.S. Government to host government. Reports political and other
developments in host country to superior or Secretary of State. Analyzes basic economic data,
trends, and developments in host country or region. Advances trade by alerting U.S. business
personnel to potential foreign trade and investment opportunities. Provides medical, legal,
familial, and traveling advice and assistance to U.S. citizens. Issues passports to Americans and
visas to foreigners wishing to enter 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 abroad 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 assistance 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.); Public Affairs Officer (government ser.).
GOE: 11.09.03 STRENGTH: S GED: R5 M4 L5 SVP: 8 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 19005A Government Service Executives
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