THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is located at the Wing Commander's Staff. This position is the highest full-time level authorized with oversight over the entire full-time chaplain program during non "M-Day" days at location. DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 = Officer (O-5 and below), Warrant Officer, and Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard.

Duties

Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Program Management: 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. Identifies and secures resources to implement the AMP. 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 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. 3. Readiness and Deployment: 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. 4. Crisis Intervention: 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). 5. 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 causality events, suicides, etc.). h) Provides information on religious organization, practices and customs, and NGO's. i) Provides spiritual leadership. 6. Performs other as duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess work involve providing for the religious needs of the population served and service as spiritual counselors in moral and religious matters; duties include advising, administering, supervising, or conducting professional work in a program of spiritual welfare and religious guidance for Government activities where chaplain service is needed; coordinates/directs a complete program of religious ministries, including workshops, pastoral counseling, religious education, and other activities. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least Thirty-six (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; major functional areas that comprise the total range of chaplaincy work are (1) the religious ministry, (2) administration, (3) training, and (4) research. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 2. 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. 3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 4. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. 5. 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.

Education

Must possess 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.

You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address LA ANG 159TH FIGHTER WING 400 RUSSELL AVENUE BELLE CHASSE, LA 70037 US
• Name: LANG HRO INBOX
• Phone: 504-278-8600
• Email: [email protected]