This position is located within the Texas Army National Guard, Recruiting and Retention Command (RRC), Officer Strength Management (OSM), Specialty Branch Accessions section. Located on Camp Mabry in Austin, TX. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

Duties

As a Chaplain with the Texas National Guard, Recruiting and Retention Command your duties will include, but will not be limited to: 1. Program Management: Manages the State/Territory Chaplain Services program in accordance with National Guard Chaplain Service program goals and objectives. Oversees the execution of the Command Master Religious Program (CMRP) for Army National Guard Personnel in conjunction with the State/Territory Chaplain. Assesses the needs of the various Chaplain Services program customers. Recommends changes to the CMRP as applicable for Army Personnel. Ensures program changes are compatible and compliant with policies, practices and program goals and objectives established by NGB Office of the Chaplain (NGB-OC) for Army Personnel. Reviews the CMRP to ensure the Mission Essential Tasks List (METL) identified by the commanding officer are addressed and followed. Identifies and secures resources to implement the CMRP. Independently develops and implements the various Chaplain Service functions addressed in 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 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.). 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 National Guard Bureau's Chaplain's Office. 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, 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 for chaplain support issues, situational awareness and communication for chaplain activities. 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. as required Performs other duties as assigned by the Chaplain Recruiter/Specialty Branch OIC, Officer Strength Manager, and/or Recruiting and Retention Command. a) Responds to leads and verifies applicant 'military entrance eligibility to apply for an appointment or identified education or incentive programs. b) Ensures Chaplain and Chaplain Candidate initial appointment, Permanent Federal Recognition (PFR), and incentive applications are accurately prepared and submitted. c) Provides input and assists in implementing recruiting strategies tailored to individual state needs. d) Serves as the liaison between the applicant and the National Guard Bureau Specialty Branch accessions section.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following: Specialized Experience Must have at least 3 years' 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. AND 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.

Education

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.

Please provide a copy of your transcripts with your application.

Contacts

• Address TX Miscellaneous Units 2200 West 35th St Austin, TX 78703 US
• Name: Human Resources Office
• Phone: (000)000-0000
• Email: [email protected]