Chaplain

• Program Management: Manages the State/Territory Chaplain Services program in accordance with National Guard Chaplain Service program goals and objectives. Oversees the execution of the Command Master Religious Program (CMRP) for Army National Guard Personnel in conjunction with the State/Territory Chaplain. Assesses the needs of the various Chaplain Services program customers. Recommends changes to the CMRP as applicable for Army Personnel. Ensures program changes are compatible and compliant with policies practices and program goals and objectives established by NGB Office of the Chaplain (NGB-OC) for Army Personnel. Reviews the CMRP to ensure the Mission Essential Tasks List (METL) identified by the commanding officer are addressed and followed. Identifies and secures resources to implement the CMRP. Independently develops and implements the various Chaplain Service functions addressed in the CMRP.
• Training: 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.). Coordinates Chaplain Service personnel attendance at conferences workshops and training events such as Chaplain Regional Support Training (CREST) Marriage Enhancement Programs Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training Programs and other training events established by the National Guard Bureaus Chaplains Office. Upon request coordinated training for supervisory managerial and staff personnel in quality of life programs such as Suicide Prevention Intervention Post-Intervention Workplace Violence Awareness Traumatic Event Management and Critical Incident Management.
• Readiness and Deployment: Ensures 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). Responds to the needs of National Guard personnel and family members through both programs and direct care. Employee coordinates chaplain stress management reduction efforts during all phases of the deployment cycle. Procures and maintains adequate religious supplies ensuring their distribution through the coordination efforts of Family Readiness Groups chaplain chaplain assistant and other supporting chaplains.
• Crisis Intervention: Under the Supervision as listed below coordinates 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.). Coordinates with the Joint Chaplain Emergency Response Team (JCERT) for chaplain support issues situational awareness and communication for chaplain activities. Provides Chaplain Service crisis intervention programs such as on scene support suicide prevention critical event debriefing defusing support follow-up and referral services. Ensures Chaplain Service support for specialized functions such as Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosive Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) Teams Civil Support Teams (CST) National Guard Reaction Force (NGRF) Emergency Operations Center(EOC) Traumatic Event Management (TEM) Combat Operational Stress Control (COSC) and Joint Operations Center (JOC).
• 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:
  • Religious rites sacraments and observances. Coordinates as necessary with other Chaplain Service personnel and/or civilian clergy to ensure the free exercise of religion.
  • Religious services (worship special events prayer breakfast weddings funerals memorial services etc.).
  • Officiating at ceremonies (prayers at changes of command retirements troop departures welcome home events etc.).
  • Pastoral counseling and referral (grief spiritual formation conflict resolution life skills etc.).
  • Visitation (workplace hospital units etc.).
  • Personnel management issues (conscientious objector hardship discharges workplace violence etc.).
  • Crisis responder (death/casualty notification casualty affairs officer assistance mass causality events suicides etc.).
  • Provides information on religious organization practices and customs and NGOs.
  • Provides spiritual leadership.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. In compliance with Title 32 United States Code the compatible military skill set is determined by the applicable service manpower requirements. Upon selection individuals are assigned to the authorized position and its compatible military skill in accordance with Army skill classification directives statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations. The Dual Status technician must obtain and maintain all military skill requirements in regard to training education certifications experience. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Compatible Military Assignment:
OFFICER: O5
Compatible MOS: 56A

*Other Requirements & Conditions of Employment:
- National Guard Membership is required.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Must maintain local network access IAW AR 25-2.
- Wear the uniform appropriate for the members grade and component of the armed forces maintaining standards of conduct and appearance.
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) 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.
- The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements your organization and its changing mission.
- For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license.

In order to qualify for this position your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Education requirement is based upon the qualification standards for the specific position and is stated under the heading EDUCATION. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills knowledge and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore we encourage you to be clear and specific in describing your experience. EACH APPLICANT MUST FULLY SUBSTANTIATE (IN THEIR OWN WORDS) THAT THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE LISTED BELOW; OTHERWISE THE APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION. DO NOT COPY FROM THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION OR YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Must possess a bachelors degree (no less than 120 semester hours) AND completed one of the following:
At least three years of graduate study (post-bachelors) 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 possess at least 3 years experience education or training that included 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. The major functional areas that comprise the total range of chaplaincy work are (1) the religious ministry (2) administration (3) training and (4) research.