The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) directs the worldwide overseas building program for the U.S. Department of State. Working with other offices and bureaus, foreign affairs agencies, and Congress, OBO sets worldwide priorities for the design, construction, acquisition, maintenance, use, and sale of real properties and the use of sales proceeds. As the single real property manager for the planning, acquisition, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and disposal of U.S. government's diplomatic and consular properties overseas, OBO's portfolio spans over 280 worldwide missions and over 80,000,000 square feet of functioning property. OBO's primary mission is to provide the most effective facilities for United States diplomacy abroad ensuring the United States is safer, stronger, and more prosperous.
Design and Engineering (DE) Responsibilities: DE primary responsibilities include: