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The primary purpose of this position is: To manage the installation Catholic Program and to assist the Wing Chaplain in fulfilling the Chaplain Corps' mission of ministry to the Roman Catholic personnel at the installation.
Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is: To manage the installation Catholic Program and to assist the Wing Chaplain in fulfilling the Chaplain Corps' mission of ministry to the Roman Catholic personnel at the installation.
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Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the installation Catholic community, ensuring that the Catholic program complies with legal and regulatory requirements and those of AMS and meets customer needs.
Represents the organization and the Catholic Community to a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
Provider of Roman Catholic worship, liturgy, rites and pastoral care.
If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
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Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
Obtain and maintain Security clearance
Must be an ordained Roman Catholic priest in good standing with the Archdiocese of Military Services and must maintain a valid DD Form 2088 signed by the latter for the duration of employment.
Subject to background investigations including STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY REPOSITORY CHECKS (SCHRC)
May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include over-time on holidays, evenings and weekends
Must be able to maintain a good working relationship with staff members and the Catholic Community
Must remain current in all required training
Qualifications
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Chaplain Series 0060
There is no OPM qualification standard for this series.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year at the next lower grade of GS-09 or equivalent in the Federal Service.
RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
Knowledge of Scripture, teachings of the Roman Catholic faith and Canon Law.
Knowledge of the role of Catholic clergy in a diverse and pluralistic military religious environment.
Ability to oversee a comprehensive Catholic religious education program serving adults and children.
Ability to assist in traumatic stress response counseling, pastoral crisis intervention and suicide prevention counseling.
Ability to work well with chaplains and religious affairs airmen in an ecumenical/interfaith setting.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Additional information
Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off:
11 Federal Holidays off per year
Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
13 sick days per year (104 hours)
Retirement:
Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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APPLY NOW! THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME!
Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base) Typical 2024 salary range: $84,366- $109,673 per year (includes locality) Telework Information: Position not eligible for telework Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible Incentives: This position MAY be eligible for paid relocation (Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be paid). Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official. Remote/Alternate Workplace information: Duty locations may alternate between Edwards AFB, CA and Palmdale, CA. Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
APPLY NOW! THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME!
Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base) Typical 2024 salary range: $84,366- $109,673 per year (includes locality) Telework Information: Position not eligible for telework Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible Incentives: This position MAY be eligible for paid relocation (Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be paid). Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official. Remote/Alternate Workplace information: Duty locations may alternate between Edwards AFB, CA and Palmdale, CA. Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
