THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a CHAPLAIN ASSISTANT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0986000 and is part of the IL CAO, National Guard.

Duties

As a CHAPLAIN ASSISTANT (TITLE 32), GS-0303-7, you will assist in crisis intervention, management support, and administrative support to the organization. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Provide preliminary interviews and crisis debriefings for Military Technicians and Active Guard/Reserve personnel employed within the state ARNG/ANG. Publicize availability of chaplain professional services. Coordinate care with drill status chaplains and civilian pastoral entities to ensure services are provided according to the religious beliefs and needs of employees. Visit 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. Evaluate the religious support requirements of operations and deployments/mobilizations. Coordinate the logistical needs of religious ministry personnel with deploying unit/personnel and supporting organizations. Coordinate the logistical needs of religious ministry personnel with deploying unit/personnel and supporting organizations. Review mobilization planning and operational documents for appropriate religious support provisions and makes recommendations for changes to state level regulations and operating procedures. Provide religious support activities for worship services, funeral services and the administration of ordinances.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• 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.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence, The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Not to exceed the Rank of COL GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience, education, or training which indicates your ability to perform progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work which demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the lower grade level in the Federal service in order to be considered for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-7 Level MUST possess at least 1 year of experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level; experience referring services for crisis care of full-time support/deployed personnel and their families as well as personnel undergoing training; assessing chaplain training requirements of full-time support personnel and evaluating the religious support program of drill status ministry teams; assist in preparations for special events and seasonal religious services. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

Contacts

• Address IL CAO 1301 N MacArthur Boulevard Springfield, IL 62702 US
• Name: Kelly Wood
• Phone: (217) 761-3506
• Email: [email protected]