For those Civil Service employees who want to make a long-term commitment to Foreign Service life, we formalized a Civil Service to Foreign Service conversion program last year. Civil Service employees who serve four of six years overseas and complete 33 months of service at a Foreign Service grade and skill code considered in deficit are eligible for consideration. If successful, they will be converted to the Foreign Service grade equivalent to their current Civil Service grade. The child care centers near Main State and in nearby Arlington, Va., may also prove a welcome benefit. These centers are run by The Easter Seals Society with oversight by a board of directors.
Tuition assistance is available at both sites.
We are committed to making State a model employer for both Civil Service and Foreign Service employees. As we welcome our USIA and ACDA colleagues on board, we seek your suggestions for other steps we can take to create a supportive workplace and opportunities for professional development.