This National Guard position is for a CHAPLAIN ASSISTANT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0986000 and is part of the OR CMD ADMIN OFFICE, National Guard.

Duties

As a CHAPLAIN ASSISTANT (TITLE 32), GS-0303-7, this position is located in the Office the Adjutant General, Headquarters, State Area Command (STARC). Serves as an Assistant to the full-time State Chaplain. The purpose of this position is to assist in crisis intervention, management support, and administrative support to the organization. (1) Provides preliminary interviews and crisis debriefings for Military Technicians and Active Guard/Reserve personnel employed within the state ARNG/ANG. Publicizes availability of chaplain professional services. Coordinates care with drill status chaplains and civilian pastoral entities to ensure services are provided according to the religious beliefs and needs of employees. (2) Maintains contact with drill status Chaplains/Chaplain's Assistants, "home-town" pastors, local church groups, and benevolent organizations. Provides referral services for crisis care of full-time support/deployed personnel and their families as well as personnel undergoing training. (3) Visits organizations throughout the state, on a periodic basis, to assess chaplain training requirements of full-time support personnel and evaluates the religious support program of drill status ministry teams. Evaluates the religious support requirements of operations and deployments/mobilizations. Coordinates the logistical needs of religious ministry personnel with deploying unit/personnel and supporting organizations. Reviews mobilization planning and operational documents/mobilizations. Coordinates the logistical needs of religious ministry personnel with deploying unit/personnel and supporting organizations. Reviews mobilization planning and operational documents for appropriate religious support provisions and makes recommendations for changes to state level regulations and operating procedures. (4) Provides material for religious instructional activities to be conducted by the Chaplain/Chaplain's Assistants during inactive and active duty training periods. May conduct religious customs and culture briefings. Maintains library of religious and quality of life instructional materials. Prepares and maintains public relations materials. (5) Assists in preparations for special events and seasonal religious services. May be required to provide religious support activities for worship services, funeral services and the administration of ordinances. Prepares and maintains religious accouterments, facilities and equipment. May be required to administer and manage nonappropriated funds and provide for safeguard of religious offerings. (6) Maintains religious data lists for personnel assigned to unit/organizations within the State ARNG/ANG. Maintains statistical records and prepares required reports. Monitors and assists in programming required professional, functional and specialty training for assigned ministry personnel. Operates and maintains office automation and multimedia systems. Establishes and maintains the office filing system and prepares correspondence as required. Assists in recruitment and retention efforts for ministry positions throughout the state. (7) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• 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.
• The duties of this 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.
• Must be able 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; shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• Federal employment suitability required and determined by a background investigation before appointment to position.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain the necessary security clearance for the position.
• Compatible Military MOS Assignments: 56
• Military Grades: Enlisted members

Qualifications

Areas of Consideration: Area 1 - Current permanent and indefinite T32 technicians of the Oregon ARNG. Area 2 - Current permanent and indefinite T5 employees of the Oregon ARNG. Area 3 - Current service members in the Oregon ARNG. GENERAL and SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Work involving supervising or performing clerical, assistant, or technical work which requires knowledge of the procedures, established guidelines, and techniques involved in carrying out the work of the organization. Experience, education, or training which indicates the candidate performed progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. 1 year experience equivalent to at least next lower grade level (GS-06) that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address OR CMD ADMIN OFFICE 1776 Militia Way SE Salem, OR 97301 US
• Name: Emma Prosser
• Phone: (971) 355-3308
• Email: [email protected]