Administrative Officer

Department of War Education Activity; Ettaler Forst; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

42% Post Allowance COLA

Job summary

Department of War Education Activity in Germany invites qualified individuals for a federal position in Garmisch. The role plans and directs budget formulation, analysis and execution. The position is full-time, on-site, with a Secret security clearance and a substantial post allowance.

Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. standards; the posted salary is $63,795–$82,938 per year plus a 42% post allowance. Applications close 2026-11-13.

Qualifications

• Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization to determine equivalence to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, direct, and coordinate budget formulation, analysis, and execution.

Education

Foreign education evaluation

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Department of War Education Activity

About the Position: Garmisch Elementary/Middle School is located in the southern part of Bavaria in Germany and is part of Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Europe East District. Federal employees in Garmisch, Germany are currently entitled to receive a 42% Post Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This percentage is subject to change.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, manage, direct, and coordinate budget formulation, analysis, and execution.

Requirements & 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

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.

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of War Education Activity, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $63795 - $82938/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.