CHAPLAIN

About the role

This position is for a CHAPLAIN, PD#D1196000, part of the Nevada Army National Guard. The purpose of this position is to manage the state National Guard Chaplain Service (NGCS) religious program, and to ensure the free exercise of religion for National Guard personnel and their families.

The employee coordinates a program of religious ministries, including workshops, spiritual leadership and care, religious education; and other activities for National Guard personnel and their families.

What you will do

• Provides full program management services for the State/Territory Chaplain in accordance with National Guard Chaplain Service program goals and objectives.
• This position represents the first level of independent and responsible professional performance of a religious ministry, but does not represent the degree of professional maturity found at the higher grade levels.
• In conjunction with the JFHQ State/Territory Chaplain oversees the execution of the Command Master Religious Program (CMRP) and assesses the needs of the various Chaplain Services program customers.
• Recommends changes to the CMRP.
• Ensures program changes are compatible and compliant with policies, practices and program goals and objectives established by NGB Office of the Chaplain (NGB-OC).
• Reviews the CMRP to ensure the Mission Essential Tasks List (METL) identified by the commanding officer are addresses and followed.
• Identifies and secures resources to implement the CMRP.
• This position requires the coordination with the State Chaplain, Chaplain Candidate, and Chaplain Assistant Recruitment Program.
• Independently develops and implements the various Chaplain Service functions addressed in the CMRP.
• Training is the cornerstone of preparation for military operations.
• Employee reviews training strategies that address, a) the technical and tactical proficiencies of the state 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 Bureau's Chaplain's 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 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.
• The full-range of administrative and behind-the-scene support may be part of these duties.
• Provides chaplain support serves for 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.
• 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 of the Chief of Staff , TAG, and State level Chaplain (on M-Day status), 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 JFHQ functions such as Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) teams, and Civil Support Teams (CST), National Guard Reaction Force (NGRF), Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and Joint Operations Center (JOC).
• 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.).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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: O1 THROUGH O3 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 driver's license.

Education

Required: Bachelors degree (no less than 120 semester hours) AND 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 You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Training/Educational claims.

To receive credit for Training/Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Training/Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

Once the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement.

You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies related to the job requirements: Manages and executes religious support programs, including resource allocation, event planning, and adapting services to meet community needs.

Provides crisis intervention, critical incident debriefing, suicide prevention support, and individual pastoral counseling during high-stress situations. Designs, organizes, and facilitates training sessions and workshops focused on resilience, relationship enrichment, and wellness support.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully.

Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package.
• Completed application package includes the following: NOTE: Failure to submit a completed application package including the following required documentation will result in your application being disqualified.
• Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• In describing your experience, please be clear and concise, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• NOTE: Copying directly from the vacancy announcement or position description may result in disqualification.
• For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present).
• If your position was in the civil service, it must also include the grade and series for all positions held.
• If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
• Resumes must be no longer than two-pages in length.
• The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement.
• In USA Jobs, job seekers must choose a resume that is two pages or less to make it searchable and apply for jobs.
• Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume: Prioritize most relevant and recent experience.
• Use concise, results focused language, and align with language from the job announcement.
• Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies.
• Remove outdated or unrelated experience.
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• OF-306 - Declaration for Federal Employment You will find the OF-306 at this link: *** NOTE: Do not answer questions 9 through 13 on page 1 of the OF-306 titled, "Background Information".
• This information will be collected during pre-employment screening should you receive a conditional offer of employment.
• SF-181 (Ethnicity and Race Identification)You will find the SF-181 at this link: *** 4.
• Completed Assessment Questionnaire - Completed as part of the USA Jobs application process.
• A current PQR (Personnel Qualification Record) - uploaded to the required "OTHER VETERAN'S DOCUMENT" area of the online application manager.
• PQR must be no more than 90 days old at the time of application.
• An ORB/ERB is acceptable in the absence of a PQR.
• Air Force personnel submit current Record of Individual Person (RIP).
• Any additional supporting documentation (i.e. certificates, licenses, transcripts, etc.) used to support qualifications demonstrated in resume and/or required by Qualifications Required section.
• NOTE: Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, performance ratings, awards and letters of recommendation.
• Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
• If multiple copies of the same document are uploaded and submitted with your application, only the last copy of the document uploaded will be considered when determining your eligibility and qualifications.
• For example, if you upload two or more resumes only the last resume uploaded and submitted will be considered.
• Applicants CANNOT be contacted for any required documents listed above.
• Applicants who submit INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of INELIGIBLE.
• Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package.
• We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, erroneous fax transmissions, etc.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

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 (***). - This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. - Applicants who feel they have restoration rights to this position should contact the HRO. - Military Incentives - Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you may lose your eligibility for your National Guard Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonus and/or Student Loan Repayment Program incentives.

In order to avoid losing your incentive eligibility, you should check with your incentives manager prior to accepting an offer for the position. - Participation in Direct Deposit is mandatory. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: In accordance with the State Merit Placement Plan, candidates will be considered in order of their area of consideration category as appropriate.

TERM POSITIONS: "Temporary-Not to Exceed" (TEMP) and "Temporary-Indefinite" (INDEFINITE) are considered to be TERM positions and are limited in duration to 4 years maximum. Employees reaching maximum TERM appointment limit of 4 years may be terminated.

CONVERSION OF TERM (TEMPORARY/INDEFINITE) POSITIONS: Positions advertised as TEMP or INDEFINITE may be non-competitively converted to INDEFINITE or PERMANENT without further at a future date contingent upon available funding. For TEMP PROMOTIONS, position may be non-competitively converted upon expiration of the incumbent's USERRA rights.

RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE: Recruitment and/or Relocation incentives may be available, if eligible. Incentives are subject to funding availability and TAG-NV approval and are not guaranteed. PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): PCS funding is NOT authorized.

If you do not reside in the location of the position, you will be required to relocate at your own expense. SELECTED RESERVE INCENTIVE PROGRAM: Acceptance of this position will cause termination of Federal bonuses pursuant to respective Selected Reserve Incentive Programs (SRIP). This termination may be with or without recoupment of payments already made.