CHAPLAIN (TITLE 32)

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a CHAPLAIN (TITLE 32), Position Description Number NGD1197P02 and is part of the TN ARMY National Guard.

This vacancy is not eligible for membership to a labor organization.

Military Grades: O-3 through O-5 Compatible Military Assignments: 56A GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have a baccalaureate degree (not less than 120 semester hours) and 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have three years of experience, education or training that includes 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; experience in the major functional areas that comprise the total range of chaplaincy work which are (1) the religious ministry, (2) administration, (3) training and (4) research.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying.

Candidates' experience should be evaluated based on duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed.

The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Major Duties:

As a CHAPLAIN, GS-0060-12, you will manage the State Chaplain Services program in accordance with National Guard Chaplain Service program goals and objectives.

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.).

Ensure 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).

Under the Supervision as listed below, coordinate 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.).

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: 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.). F.

Personnel management issues (conscientious objector, hardship discharges, workplace violence, etc.). G.

Crisis responder (death/casualty notification, casualty affairs officer assistance, mass casualty events, suicides, etc.). H.

Provide information on religious organization, practices and customs, and NGO'2. I. Provides spiritual leadership. Perform other duties as assigned.