CHAPLAIN

Summary This is a Washington Air National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Non-Bargaining Unit Technician position: CHAPLAIN Location: 194th Wing Camp Murray, Washington 98430 Air National Guard Units Appointment Type: Temporary, Indefinite excepted service Advertised as: OFFICER Announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.

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Responsibilities A GS-0060-12, CHAPLAIN: Manages the Wing Chaplain Services program in accordance with National Guard Chaplain Service program goals and objectives.

Oversees the execution of the Airman Ministry Plan (AMP) for Air National Guard Personnel.

Assesses the needs of the various Chaplain Services program customers.

Recommends changes to the AMP for the Air Personnel.

Ensures program changes are compatible and compliant with policies, practices and program goals and objectives established by the Air National Guard Chaplain Corps (NGB/HC). Reviews the AMP to ensure the Mission Essential Tasks List (METL) identified by the commanding officer are addressed and followed.

Employee reviews training strategies that address, a) the technical and tactical proficiencies of the 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 Air National Guard Chaplain Corps.

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.

Coordinates chaplain quality of life programs (e.g.

marriage enrichment retreats, post-combat recovery and reintegration, family reunion briefing, stress management briefings, etc.)to National Guard personnel and their families.

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.

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.). Other duties as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements Conditions of Employment MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Military Grades: 03/CPT - 04/MAJ Compatible Military Assignments: 52R3 - Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the AFSC to apply or be considered for selection.

Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain AFSC within 1 year of appointment action.

- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

- Must maintain membership in the WA Air National Guard for continued employment.

-Must be ordained by a religious faith group or denomination that is recognized by the Department of Defense Armed Forces Chaplain Board - Must be meet physical standards; and be otherwise qualified to serve as commissioned officers - For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

- Must possess or be able to obtain a SECRET clearance within one year of appointment.

- 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.

- Must have ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

- Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.

- 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.

This position may be designated mission essential based on local conditions.

Mission essential personnel report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release.

Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Candidates must have a baccalaureate degree (not less than 120 semester hours) and must 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.

Candidates must complete the (Army) Chaplain Officer Basic Course or the (Air Force) Chaplain Orientation Course.

Candidates must be ordained by a religious faith group or denomination that is recognized by the Department of Defense Armed Forces Chaplain Board; be educationally qualified for appointment as a chaplain; meet physical standards; and be otherwise qualified to serve as commissioned officers.

Applicants must be commissioned prior to age 40 or be less than age 42 with at least 2 years of prior military service.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months 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.

Education Education Requirements: Baccalaureate degree Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Not Applicable.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or other documentation of proof to support your Educational claims.

Additional Information - If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( - Military Technicians are ineligible for enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses.

Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these incentives.

- Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a Technician.

- Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709 (f). EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

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*This is an indefinite position.

If an individual employed in the excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will receive an indefinite appointment.

If a Reduction-In-Force occurs the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to his/her former position or any other position.

If funding level and employee manning levels permit, incumbent may be converted to permanent technician status without further competition.