The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Washington, D.C., represents Germany’s interests in the United States and offers a unique, dynamic, and rewarding international working environment.

The Embassy is seeking a qualified and motivated candidate to join its Legal and Consular Section as a Consular Officer. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), with an anticipated start date of December 1, 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide information by telephone on passport and visa matters
• Respond to written inquiries regarding passport and visa matters
• Provide application forms and informational materials
• Maintain passport records
• Receive, review, and process passport and visa applications up to the final approval and signature stage
• Process and reconcile fees and payments

Qualifications and Requirements:
• Previous professional experience in a comparable position is an advantage
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Confidence and professionalism in dealing with the public
• Proficiency in standard office software, in particular Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, and Outlook
• Strong telephone communication and internet research skills
• Reliability, discretion, and a strong sense of responsibility
• Willingness to work occasional overtime, which will be compensated in accordance with applicable regulations

Benefits:
The Embassy offers applicants an attractive benefits package:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with 75% of premiums covered for employees and their family members
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Eight weeks of paid family leave
• Seventeen days of paid vacation leave annually to start, increasing up to 28 days annually
• Thirteen days of paid sick leave annually
• Up to 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 50% reimbursement of premiums for disability insurance

Compensation is based on a 40-hour workweek. Overtime is compensated at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate. The current gross starting salary for this position is $5,482 per month. A higher starting salary may be offered depending on relevant prior professional experience. The position is intended to be permanent, subject to satisfactory performance during the probationary period. An initial one-year employment contract will be offered.

Employment terms and compensation are governed by applicable local law, the standard employment agreement for locally employed staff at German diplomatic missions in the United States, and the corresponding salary scale.

The Federal Foreign Office is committed to the professional advancement of women and expressly encourages qualified women to apply.

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of a background check and a job-related medical examination conducted by the Embassy's designated physician, in accordance with applicable law.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Embassy is unable to sponsor employment visas. Documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility will be requested at the appropriate stage of the hiring process, in accordance with applicable U.S. law.

Please submit your complete application, including a cover letter, résumé, proof of academic qualifications, and relevant references or letters of recommendation, by email no later than October 31, 2026, to: German Embassy, Attn.: Mr. Béla Búzasi, e-mail: vw-10@wash.diplo.de

Please note that the Embassy will only consider applications that are complete and received by the deadline. The Embassy will not acknowledge receipt of applications or return application materials. The Embassy will contact only those applicants who are invited to an interview. Selection interviews are expected to take place in November 2026.

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