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johnslat
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Dear jgmodlin,
I imagine the money was, at least in part, a motivating factor. However, it took a lot of grit for you to sign up for such a posting, and I admire that. Moreover, I think you can make a difference there, maybe change some lives for the better. And while we all like to feel we're doing that, your situation, I'd say, makes such an outcome even more likely.
All the best,
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chimsect
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Just remember to not conceal anything and show a clean recent past. One of the requirements of the Afghan/Iraq jobs is that you be able to hold a secret clearance and not have any domestic violence issues which would preclude you from carrying a weapon (9mm). |
Hi, jgmodlin,
I'm thinking of applying. I once held a secret clearance with the feds and had to go through the whole full-field FBI background check, which entailed signing a stack of release forms and having my whole life pored over by an agent who went out and checked into every nook and cranny of my personal life all the way back to my childhood. I got through it just fine, but it was rather invasive.
Is it that intense at DoD, or do they just run a rap sheet and credit report and check your references? Also, what if you've been living overseas? What do they do in that case? It can be kind of hard to round up and translate all kinds of documents from a foreign country. I guess I figured I'd ask because there must be quite a few folks at DLIELC who've been in situations like mine.
Thanks for all your valuable insights and information.
Sincerely,
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cangel
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Location: Jeonju, South Korea
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| Back in my Army days I held a Secret clearance and have never had any issues with the law, creditors etc. However, having spent the past decade in Asia, tracking down the few roommates that I've had may be an issue... Let's see, I remember an Aussie, a Canuck, and someone from Oklahoma. Names? No idea! Anyway, I had an "interview" over the phone a few days ago which went very well. It wasn't really an interview so much as an information session. The gal said I should be hearing sometime in early December so I'll keep my fingers crossed. |
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jgmodlin
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| Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2009 5:19 am Post subject: |
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Is it that intense at DoD, or do they just run a rap sheet and credit report and check your references? Also, what if you've been living overseas? What do they do in that case? It can be kind of hard to round up and translate all kinds of documents from a foreign country. I guess I figured I'd ask because there must be quite a few folks at DLIELC who've been in situations like mine.
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I wouldn't worry too much about the secret security clearance. The DLI will give you an interim one that will clear you to go out and start the job. You are right about most teacher's having lots of difficulty having their overseas experience checked. I had 8 years in Japan which will probably be a lot of fun for them to try to track down too. Anyway, it may take up to a year to get the clearance, but you'll be working the whole time with the interim clearance that Lackland approves for you.
[quote]Anyway, I had an "interview" over the phone a few days ago which went very well. It wasn't really an interview so much as an information session. The gal said I should be hearing sometime in early December so I'll keep my fingers crossed.[quote]
I had the same sort of "informational" interview as what you described. Following that it is just a matter of the HR types working up the paper work. When you finally hear from the HR people just be sure to be vigilant about staying in touch with them. Get a telephone number and call them regularly, that's what I did. If you have gotten to the phone interview step then you have a good chance of getting the job. PM me if you have any specific questions. For everyone else, there is a big need for Afghan jobs with the DLI now as several teachers are heading back and the whole program is ramping up.
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chimsect
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| Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2009 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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I wouldn't worry too much about the secret security clearance. The DLI will give you an interim one that will clear you to go out and start the job. You are right about most teacher's having lots of difficult to check overseas experience. I had 8 years in Japan which will probably be a lot of fun for them to try to track down too. Anyway, it may take up to a year to get the clearance, but you'll be working the whole time with the interim clearance that Lackland approves for you. |
Got it. Thanks for the inside scoop, bro. Like cangel, I've had a secret clearance before, so no worries there. By the way, cangel, good luck, buddy. I hope you get it. Who knows, maybe I'll be hard on your heels. I'm gonna throw in for this thing, especially if it means I'll get a chance to deploy to a place like Iraq or Afghanistan. I assure you I'm not insane - but hey, I think you guys know what I'm saying... |
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cangel
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| From everything the woman has told me, the job sounds fabulous. She also stated that this year has been quite unprecedented as they have hired more than usual. You have to strike while the iron is hot. It took about 2 months from when I submitted my application to receiving the call. Now it's hurry up and wait. Keeping my fingers crossed... Good luck to you too.... |
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chimsect
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You have to strike while the iron is hot. |
You got that right. And may I add that it's wise to have a few irons in the fire at any given time, as well. Let us know how things turn out. |
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Asinus
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| The website for the DLIELC appears to be down. Is there another place to apply for this position? |
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chimsect
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The website for the DLIELC appears to be down. Is there another place to apply for this position? |
Check out www.usajobs.opm.gov
I believe the application window is closed at this time, but keep checking back and it should open up at some point. Best of luck. |
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Sadebugo
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The website for the DLIELC appears to be down. Is there another place to apply for this position? |
Check out www.usajobs.opm.gov
I believe the application window is closed at this time, but keep checking back and it should open up at some point. Best of luck. |
Also, the temp positions in IQ/AF tend to be available year round.
Sadebugo
http://travldawrld.blogspot.com/ |
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naturegirl321
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| When you are posted overseas, can your family come with? |
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Sadebugo
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| When you are posted overseas, can your family come with? |
That's a complicated question. If the posting is more than six months, your family can join you and the government pays for everything including school for any children. If the assignment is less than six months, you are technically supposed to go unaccompanied. Since most spouses have jobs in the US, they usually only see their DLI spouse on short visits overseas. Of course, if you're in a combat zone, your family could never visit. Hope this helps.
Sadebugo
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JZer
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| Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 11:20 pm Post subject: |
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| What is the pay for the jobs in Iraq? |
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jgmodlin
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Location: USA
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| Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:25 am Post subject: |
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| Currently $56,411 + 70% of that salary paid out at the end of the tour for danger pay/ post differential. In other words around $95,000 which is taxed since you wouldn't be active military or a contractor. In addition to this, you would also be getting overtime pay and extra pay for working on Sundays (you follow the Islamic work week). All together you would be getting over $100,000 for the term appointee postions for Iraq and Afghanistan. |
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Nabby Adams
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| Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Paid for by the American tax payer. Who says there are no winners in war? |
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