Chaplain (Title 32)

As a CHAPLAIN GS you will manage the State Chaplain Services program in accordance with National Guard Chaplain Service program goals and objectives. Training is the cornerstone of preparation for military operations. Employee reviews training strategies that address a) the technical and tactical proficiencies of the state or wing National Chaplain Service personnel b) quality of life programs for National Guard personnel and their families c) needs of other Chaplain Service constituencies (civilian clergy non-government organizations (NGO) etc.). Ensure Chaplain support is provided to National Guard personnel and their families through the full spectrum of the deployment cycle (mobilization deployment employment redeployment and reconstitution). Under the Supervision as listed below coordinate Chaplain Service support during events such as natural disasters (floods hurricanes tornados snowstorms tsunamis etc.) man-made disasters (acts of terrorism and technological events etc.) unit emergencies (suicide line-of-duty deaths and serious line-of-duty injuries) and during times of significant national events (Olympics national conventions and inaugurations etc.). Direct Religious Support to Personnel: Provides and/or coordinates religious support to National Guard personnel and their families as needed such as but not limited to:

A. Religious rites sacraments and observances. Coordinates as necessary with other Chaplain service personnel and/or civilian clergy to ensure the free exercise of religion.

B. Religious services (worship special events prayer breakfast weddings funerals memorial services etc.).

C. Officiating at ceremonies (prayers at changes of command retirements troop departures welcome home events etc.).

D. Pastoral counseling and referral (grief spiritual formation conflict resolution life skills etc.).

E. Visitation (workplace hospital units etc.).

F. Personnel management issues (conscientious objector hardship discharges workplace violence etc.).

G. Crisis responder (death/casualty notification casualty affairs officer assistance mass casualty events suicides etc.).

H. Provide information on religious organization practices and customs and NGO2.

I. Provides spiritual leadership.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Applicant must complete a Baseline Pre-Placement Screening for General Schedule positions within 30 days of appointment.
• Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate Tricare Reserve Select eligibility.
• For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• This job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible for maintaining awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal regulatory requirements your organization and its mission.
• This position is essential based on local conditions. Mission essential personnel report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed and remain on duty during phased or early release.

Qualifications

Military Grades: O-3 through O-5

Compatible Military Assignments: 56A

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have a baccalaureate degree (not less than 120 semester hours) and have successfully completed three years of resident graduate study in theology or related subjects (Master of Divinity) or 72 semester hours (leading to an ecclesiastical certification as a member of the clergy) from an approved seminary or graduate school.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have three years of experience education or training that includes progressively responsible work in a professional program of spiritual welfare and religious guidance which demonstrates or provides the knowledge skills and abilities essential for successful performance of the position; experience in the major functional areas that comprise the total range of chaplaincy work which are (1) the religious ministry (2) administration (3) training and (4) research.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates experience should be evaluated based on duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicants record of experience training and education must show possession of the knowledge skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.