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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a CHAPLAIN, Position Description Number D1196 and is part of the AL JFHQ AL Command Administrative Office, National Guard.
This position is located in the Office of The Adjutant General, Joint Force Headquarters-State, (JFHQ-ST), Special Staff of the Adjutant General, Office of the Chaplain. This position works under the day to day supervision of the Joint Chief of Staff or the TAG. This position is responsible for the supervision of a full-time Chaplain Assistant. The mission of the National Guard Chaplain Service is to provide unsurpassed spiritual leadership and care to National Guard personnel and their families at home and abroad. The primary 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. The Chaplain Service ministry is performed cooperatively, and executed in a pluralistic environment. This ministry, when directed by TAG, may be extended to active duty and reserve component military personnel and their families within the State.
EXCEPTED POSITION: Alabama Army National Guard membership required.
POSITION STATUS: NON-MERIT
LOCATION: TRAINING SITE, FORT MCCLELLAN, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: LTC W. COLLINS
05/31/2018 to 06/29/2018
$61,218 - $79,586 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent - Non-Merit
Full-Time
11
No
AL-AR-10226503-18-143
501040400
AREA OF CONSIDERATION FOR ALABAMA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD POSITION:
AREA 1: All permanent Alabama Army National Guard civilian excepted technicians currently employed.
AREA 2: All drill status/M-day personnel in the Alabama Army National Guard.
AREA 3: All U.S. citizens or individuals eligible for membership in the Alabama Army National Guard.
(1) Program Management: 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.
(2) 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 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.).
(3) Readiness and Deployment: 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.
(4) Crisis Intervention: 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.).
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Military Requirements: Military skill set is determined by MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the MOS. Specific requirements are found in: references listed below, NGB Compatibility tables and your local Personnel section.
Military Grade: Only applicants within the military grade listed below will be considered.
Minimum Military Rank: 1LT
Maximum Military Rank: LTC
Compatible Military Assignments: OBR: 56
*Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 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.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - None
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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: SF-50s and DD 214s are recommended, but not required.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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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