Jobs: Army Civilian Service (Germany)

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This announcement is a Re-announcement of Vacancy 1620530.  We have amended the announcement to accept only surface mail applications and to address on one duty location, Garmisch-Partenkirchen.  Please note your application must be time stamped for mailing on or before the 3/7/2016.

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

About the Position:

This position is Full time term position in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and is an appointment in the excepted service. The George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, (MC) is a joint US Department of Defense and German Ministry of Defense institution located in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Its mission is to foster a stable security environment by advancing democratic defense institutions and relationships, promoting active, peaceful engagement; and enhancing enduring partnerships between the nations of America, Europe and Eurasia. In this capacity, the MC plays a key role in assisting Eastern nations in developing the government institutions required for the development of democracies and market economies.

This is an international, professional, and fast-paced working environment at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies supporting a bi-lateral United States/Germany partnership. The Marshall Center is an educational institution focusing on the training of students from throughout NATO, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia through classroom and conference attendance. This position is located in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Garmisch-Partenkirchen, located on the German-Austrian border at the foot of the Alps, was two 1,100 year old towns when they were reluctantly merged in 1935 for the 1936 Winter Olympics. The population is approximately 26,000, and the close-knit military community consists of service members and DoD civilian employees assigned to the garrison or a tenant unit, family members, and a large retiree population in Bavaria and Austria.

***NOTE: Professors are hired for an initial period of 3 years with possible extensions in 24 months increments. The position is in the Excepted Service.

***This position is identified as HARD TO FILL for the purpose of authorizing living quarters allowance. LQA is authorized for the local hire selectee who also meets basic requirements of the DSSR 031.12b, and DoD 1400.25M, Sub 1250.

Who May Apply: All United States Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States worldwide
 
You will serve as a senior level academic and/or practitioner at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, (MC) and report to the Dean of the College of International and Security Studies (CISS) of the Marshall Center.  Your focus will be on transnational security studies, international security strategy, and policy.  Transnational security challenges include issues related to illicit trafficking in narcotics or persons, proliferation of dangerous materials, transnational organized crime, corruption, cyber security, counter terrorism, law enforcement, and border control.  You will be responsible for conducting graduate-level classes and seminars in support of the basic curriculum, preparing and delivering lectures, critiquing student assignments, monitoring and evaluating student performance, and conducting tutorials with students.  Additionally, you will be participating in panel discussions, and escorting and/or introducing visiting lecturers, assisting in curricular development and evaluating/revising existing curricula, and identifying appropriate measures of student performance and comprehension.  You will conduct and supervise research, publish original contributions in your field of knowledge, and participate in collateral instructional assignments and presentations of short courses.  Your administrative duties include assisting course directors and the Dean in planning and executing programs, and serving as an escort, host, moderator, and/or project officer for field studies.  You will attend selected social functions and maintain a high level of professionalism and currency in your field.  You will organize or support Marshall Center nonresident events in the field. As determined by the Dean, you may provide support as a Course Director or Associate Course Director.  This list does not exhaust the variety of additional duties faculty members may be required to perform. The nature of programs offered by the Marshall Center demands academic flexibility in a culturally diverse environment.
 
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.  Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.  Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Experience required:

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.

Applicants must hold a Master's Degree, or higher. Preferably a Ph.D. and/or extensive experience as a senior practitioner in positions of national security related to transnational security issues.

Associate Professor- Must have 2 to 5 years academic and/or operational experience in the field of International and Security Studies. Specialized experience, equivalent to the AD-1701-00 grade level in the Federal service, performing work in: conducting graduate-level classes and seminars, preparing and delivering lectures, participating in panel discussions, assisting in curriculum development and/or evaluating or revising existing curricula, measuring student performance, and monitoring and evaluating student performance.
Professor - 5 to 10 years academic and/ or operational experience in the field of International and Security Studies. Specialized experience, equivalent to the AD-1701-00 grade level in the Federal service, performing work in: conducting graduate-level classes and seminars, preparing and delivering lectures, participating in panel discussions, assisting in curriculum development and/or evaluating or revising existing curricula, measuring student performance, and monitoring and evaluating student performance.

Qualification Requirements:

KSA 1 - Academic Credentials:  Background of original academic and/or senior level practitioner achievement in transnational security studies, international security strategy, and policy. Transnational security challenges include issues related to illicit trafficking in narcotics or persons, proliferation of dangerous materials, transnational organized crime, corruption, cyber security, counter terrorism, law enforcement, and border control. Subject matter expertise should be at the strategic level, addressing these security challenges at the state and/or international level. Although the ideal candidate will be one who has expertise in a number of these areas, it is not necessary that each of them be addressed in every case.
* KSA2 – Teaching Expertise:  Must have teaching experience in the related field, at the academic level, in a school of higher education or equivalent institution of training or education focused on professionals in government or private practice.
* KSA3 – Professional Experience: Demonstrated experience as a practicing professional in one or more specific international organizations. Experience as a practicing professional (e.g. former senior policy practitioners in defense/foreign policy area, former senior military, senior level policy or diplomatic positions, former legislative office holders, practicing economists). KSA 4 – Administrative Experience/Leadership:Broad professional background, including a demonstrated and successful record of leadership achievements and innovation, including education technology applications and opportunities.  Demonstrated excellence in managing complex organizations; highly developed communication skills and evidence of high level of teaching experience or experience at teaching the graduate level and policy related experience.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below: Applicants must (a) hold an Advanced degree,preferably a Ph.D. and/or extensive experience as a senior practitioner in positions of national security related to  transnational security issues AND demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and other scholarly activities, including publication in professional journals and refereed scholarly presses; and/ or professional experience teaching or equivalent professional experience in the majority of the core subjects of the Marshall Center Programs.

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, U.S. Department of Education website at - http://www.ed.gov...

Foreign Education: Education that has been completed in a foreign college or university may be used to meet the job requirements. In order to receive credit in the examination for your foreign education, you must have your foreign education evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education credentials. Such education must be declared the equivalent of similar undergraduate or graduate work in a U.S. institution.  Please include this information in your resume.

Other Requirements: Click here for expanded definitions.

* Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
* One year trial/probationary period may be required.
* Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
* Must file annual financial disclosure statement. (OGE-450, (5CFR Part 26.34, Subpart I USOGE, 6/8)
* This is not part of the DoD relocation Program.
* Fluency in English required and fluency in Russian or German is desirable
* A favorable background investigation is required.

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