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HelpOthers I confirm what haha said.

Jun 12, 2017

Bett Don't worry about your account not being frozen yet. I didn't get the inactive email until about a month after I accepted my tentative offer. I did still get referrals, but it's all good it didn't interfere with my processing.

Jun 12, 2017

Puerto Rico questions

by Biker

Jun 11, 2017

1. Does DODEA move families to Puerto Rico?

2. Is there a housing allowance or post housing available?

3. Health insurance? Employee & family??

4. Any other thoughts about living in PR?

California Sun I have similar questions .... I was placed on a referral list for PR, but no interview yet....hmmmm

Jun 11, 2017

HelpOthers Puerto Rico is considered DDESS (DoDEA America). Here is a link to an FEA document describing to excessed DoDDS educators what to expect when being placed in DDESS (replace [dot] with a .) http://feaonline[dot]org/media/vsipexcess/DDESS_Fact_sheet.pdf

Health insurance is same for all DoDEA educators. found at (replacing [dot] with .): http...See More

Jun 12, 2017

Did I apply too late?

by California Sun

Jun 9, 2017

It sounds like most interviews have been scheduled ans offers sent around april? Anyone here just recently get an interview and offer?

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Scholar I just got on another referral list last week so don't worry, they are still looking.

Jun 11, 2017

I ❤ sped My HR person said she is preparing 3 offers today so not too late.

Jun 12, 2017

How long does one stay on step 15?

by Sue

Jun 11, 2017

Is it 5 years or 10 years?

haha Pretty sure it's 4.

Jun 11, 2017

HelpOthers It does say at the bottom of the page stating how many years at specific steps. " Steps 15, 16, 17, and 18 are longevity steps payable upon completion of four years service in steps 14, 15, 16, and 17, respectively.

Jun 12, 2017

My cards just arrived so I want to complete it tomorrow. I'm just confused about the "Department, Bureau, and Duty Station" section. On the directions it says to "enter DODEA and city and state of your duty station." Does that mean where I'm getting the fingerprints done or where I'm going to be stationed in Germany? If I email my contact at HQ, I'...See More

Fingerprinting

by wanderwoman

Jun 8, 2017

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Snow Lane McCormick, you still get an e-mail from security because you will need the eQip information for the online part of the background check. Hasn't it been a week from tentative offer for your husband? I'd contact them to ask about it.

As for fingerprints, I think it's going to depend on where you are. In Texas, my fingerprint locations had t...See More

Jun 9, 2017

I ❤ sped Your DUTY station so where you will be going (i.e. Misawa, Japan)

Jun 10, 2017

I got two emails today outlining benefits and allowances and saying that selections have to be made within 60 days of this appointment and I am a bit overwhelmed. It also does not look like I can create the necessary EBIS account yet as I do not have official orders just yet (finishing turning in final paperwork from firm offer, then these should b...See More

Benefits Paperwork

by Redclover711

Jun 9, 2017

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Teach Your date of appointment should be the first day you report to work.

Jun 10, 2017

haha Agreed that appointment date would generally be your actual start date although on many forms your start date is the date you arrive at your new posting, not necessarily the first day of work (not sure which applies here).

In any case, your insurance will not generally be active/valid until you have arrived at post, completed the forms, th...See More

Jun 10, 2017

Medical care not available

by NewinNaples

Jun 10, 2017

Question for those who may be in the know. My husband is the DoD teacher, I'm the dependent. We are stationed overseas in Italy, and I've had medical issues come up. They are unable to treat me here (do not have the appropriate machine) and the machine at Landstuhl is currently down and they do not want me to wait (I've actually been waiting over 2...See MoreQuestion for those who may be in the know. My husband is the DoD teacher, I'm the dependent. We are stationed overseas in Italy, and I've had medical issues come up. They are unable to treat me here (do not have the appropriate machine) and the machine at Landstuhl is currently down and they do not want me to wait (I've actually been waiting over 2 months already). With our insurance, they said I could be seen pretty much anywhere.

So, was planning on going back to states to where we came here from. I could stay in my house, have family there, etc. They've given us the paperwork to fill out, but we're just totally confused. One of the pieces my husband has to sign is an Excess Cost Agreement for Travel and Transportation Costs. It states on there: The appropriate designated point for obtaining medical care for:________________________ have been determined to be:________________________(designated point). There's also a second form for us to fill out (Request for Employee and Dependent Medical/Dental Travel Authorization) that in section IV. Designated Point we have 2 options to check-One that states, "I elect to travel to the designated point, the facility closest to the PDS, as determined by the Approving Official and based on the advice of the certifying appropriate professional certifying physician. The second states, "I elected a location other than the designated point and agree to pay or reimburse the excess travel and transportation costs incurred by me, my dependent(s), attendants(s)/escort(s), and accompanying family member(s). I have completed, signed, and attached the Excess Cost Agreement to this request.

How do we even find out who the AO is and what is the "designated point?" The form is also asking for date/time of appointment with the new physician, but how do I book an appointment when I have no idea how long the paperwork/orders/travel arrangement part(s) are going to take? This is very confusing and without clear instructions. My doctor here was initially talking about how they normally send military/Navy personnel to Virginia, so I don't know if that would be the "designated point" or what.

Does anyone have any experience with this and can tell me where to go for information. I'm already stressed out about potential health issue, this is definitely not helping, LOL.

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haha Sorry to hear it. I had serious health problems with DoDDS in Europe but was luckily able to get treatment in the local area.

I would talk with your union rep. If they do not know the answers to your questions then immediately have them ask for answers from their superior, etc. Someone should be able to get your some answers.

Jun 10, 2017

Local Hire

by McCormick2003

Jun 9, 2017

Do local hires get COLA?

Teach Yes, but only for yourself. I believe I got about $300 a month (I was MA +15 step 12 when I left).

Jun 9, 2017

haha Yes. It varies a lot from post to post ($300+ to $600 per month).

Jun 9, 2017

Received travel orders... BUT

by teach

Jun 9, 2017

I received an email stating my travel orders are ready to be accessed in TOPS. However, I can not access TOPS as I do not have a CAC card, and just to REQUEST access, I need a dodea email address (which I do not have as a new hire...) So my orders are dangling in front of me, but I can not view them. Anyone else in this situation?

SandArt No, but that would be incredibly frustrating!

Jun 9, 2017

haha That's the normal procedure for accessing orders for teachers (get an email that they are ready and then log in to access them). Someone should be sending them to you in this case though. You might try using one of the links for support on the TOPS page and see if anyone can help you. They are generally pretty good at getting back to you quickly. F...See More

Jun 9, 2017

Any new hires get orders yet?

by Teach

Jun 6, 2017

I know the timelines are different for everyone, but if you have received orders...how long did it take after sending in the paperwork (physical, travel orders request, etc.)? I had hoped to be able to get my pack-out set up for late-June so we could spend July with my family...but I am thinking it might be tough to get it done if the orders don't ...See More

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Snow Lane I agree with Oregonslp. I think they're working overtime because she also sent me e-mails at 8:50 am and 10:10am, which definitely wouldn't work with hours in the Pacific.

Jun 9, 2017

happyteacher They have some flexibility in their schedule.... as long as they work 80 hours in the two week pay period. It's possible they are working 10-12 hours to take a friday off.

Jun 9, 2017