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Instructional Systems Specialist (JROTC)

Department of Defense
Department of Defense Education Activity
DODEA Europe East Region Office
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Summary

About the Position:
This position is located at the Department of Defense Education Activity, Europe East Region Office in Sembach, Germany.

Federal employees in Sembach, Germany are currently entitled to receive a 42% Post Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
10/16/2025 to 10/27/2025
Salary
$85,920 to - $144,645 per year
Pay scale & grade
TP 00
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Sembach, Germany
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Multiple
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
NC7X-26-12814956-MP-R
Control number
848014900

Duties

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  • Administer the Agency's Regional District JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) program according to law/regulation/policies.
  • Procure JROTC equipment/supplies to supplement current Military JROTC services equipment/supplies.
  • Manage budget requirements for the Agency's Regional District JROTC programs in accordance with law/regulation/policy.
  • Identify budget requirements for the Agency's Regional District JROTC programs in accordance with law/regulation/policy.
  • Inform the Agency's Regional District Director on sponsoring Military Services JROTC Command (US Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps) directed policies/procedures regarding the JROTC programs.
  • Ensure consistency of Agency local policies with those of the sponsoring Military Command JROTC Services.
  • Coordinate JROTC activities for Region's JROTC Units on behalf of the Agency.
  • Implement accountability of JROTC equipment supplied to Regional JROTC units
  • Monitor JROTC program assessments for Agency's Regional District JROTC units as directed by the Military Services Commands.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • One year trial or probationary period may be required.
  • Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
  • A two year supervisory probation period may be required.
  • This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.
  • You may be required to sign a transportation agreement.
  • You will be required to sign a mobility agreement, be available for worldwide placement, and be willing to rotate to any DoDEA location.
  • Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/.
  • Individuals hired from the Continental United States (CONUS) and their family members (who are US citizens) are required to obtain Official Passports prior to departure to the overseas area.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education AND experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Minimum Education Requirement: A minimum of a Master's degree is required.
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Specialized Experience Requirement (5 years): Specialized experience is experience gained as an instructor of a JROTC program through the implementation the JROTC curriculum as prescribed by the branch of service. Such experience includes leadership development, citizenship, military history, and physical fitness curriculum development. Conducting classroom lessons and facilitating hands-on activities. Mentoring cadets in leadership principles, teamwork, discipline, and self-confidence through practical exercises and leadership opportunities. Organizing and supervising physical fitness activities. Instructing cadets in drill and ceremony procedures. Providing counseling and guidance to cadets on academics, and personal or career matters. Planning and execution of JROTC events, competitions, and community service projects. Serves as a liaison between the school, the military branch sponsoring the JROTC program, and the local community. Engaging in ongoing professional development activities that enhance instructional skills, military knowledge, and leadership. Ensuring a safe and orderly learning environment. Demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and dedication to service for JROTC at the middle school and secondary school level.
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Professional Licensure Requirement: Must be certified or certifiable for any DoDEA Instructor, JROTC teaching category (0325-Instructor Officer, Marine Corps; 0326-Instructor NCO, Marine Corps; 0327-Instructor Officer, Navy; 0328-Instructor PO, Navy; 0395-Instructor Officer, Air Force; 0396-Instructor NCO, Air Force; 0397-Instructor Officer, Army or 0398-Instructor NCO, Army). Upload a copy of your most recent JROTC certification upon applying. Information on DoDEA teaching categories and requirements is located at: https://www.dodea.edu/offices/human-resources/work-dodea/teaching-categories-and-requirements

Please note that preferred consideration will be given to applicants that have completed coursework in the following content areas:
1. Leadership Studies: Courses focusing on leadership theory, principles, and practices.
2. Military Science: Knowledge of military history, customs, traditions, and procedures.
3. Education and Pedagogy: Courses in education theory, curriculum development, instructional methods, and assessment techniques.
4. Physical Education and Fitness: Understanding principles of physical fitness, exercise physiology, and sports training.
5. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Courses focusing on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
6. Counseling and Mentoring: Knowledge of counseling techniques, adolescent development, and mentoring strategies.
7. Ethics and Character Development: Courses that explore ethical decision-making, moral reasoning, and character development.
8. Technology Integration: Familiarity with educational technology tools and techniques for integrating technology into instruction.



You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Accountability
  • Budget Formulation, Justification & Presentation
  • External Awareness
  • Instructional Program Administration
  • Partnering
  • Technical Credibility

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

  • Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are not considered Ordinarily Resident under the applicable Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). An ordinarily resident is anyone who has lived in the host country longer than the allowed number of days without being a member of the forces assigned, civilian component or a family member of either the aforementioned or who has obtained a work permit for any duration. Ordinarily Resident restrictions apply and vary depending on the host nation.
  • Applicants who have family members with special medical needs should ensure that prior to accepting a position overseas their family members' medical needs can be met. Access to care in a military treatment facility may not be available to civilian employees except on a space available basis. Consequently, host nation medical facilities may be the only care available. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location.
  • Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
  • Medical and dental care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical and dental facilities will vary by location.
  • Selectees initially recruited from the United States may receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. (Subject to approval). Overseas allowances may be authorized in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250. http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V1250.pdf
  • Selectees recruited outside the U.S. will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire.
  • For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information before applying for or accepting this position.
  • Applicants with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should notify David Walton ra@dodea.edu
  • This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
You can find more information about this vacancy in the How You Will Be Evaluated section.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Additional Information regarding overseas appointments:

  • If an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, the DoDEA and the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.
  • If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3 years of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler, but for the child's age, is entitled to attend the DoDEA on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, then the Military Department responsible for EIS will provide the infant or toddler with the required EIS in accordance with the eligibility criteria consistent with DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.
  • If an employee brings a family member to an overseas location who requires medical or dental care, then the employee will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
  • Family member appointments will expire based on the sponsor's rotation date. Family member appointments may not exceed two months after an employee is no longer considered a family member within the local commuting area due to PCS or divorce of sponsor or, in the case of a child, the age of 23. Family members are defined according to the DODI 1400.25, Vol.1232 as: For a military member whose duty station is in a foreign area, the member's spouse or unmarried dependent child. For a civilian US employee as defined by section 2105 of Title 5, United States Code, the employee's spouse, domestic partner, or unmarried dependent child, or unmarried child of the employee's spouse or domestic partner. A family member must physically reside with his or her sponsor to receive family member preference.

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