THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a CHAPLAIN ASSISTANT, Position Description Number D0986000 and is part of the KS Joint Forces Headquarters, National Guard.

Duties

A CHAPLAIN ASSISTANT, GS-0303-07, 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 non-appropriated funds and provide for safeguard of religious offerings. 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance within one year of appointment.
• 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.
• Ability 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; overtime may be required.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may 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.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-4 through E-8, with the exception of over-graded E-9, willing to provide written statement with your application, indicating willingness to be administratively reduced in grade to E-8, if selected for this position. Desired Military Assignments: Army - Immaterial or 56M; Air - 5R0xx GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have administrative or clerical experience, education, or training which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform the duties of the position. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 12 months experience in the interpretation and application of regulations, procedures or laws. Experience that provided a working knowledge of administrative functions. Experience demonstrating the ability to advise lower graded employees. Experience working independently and setting priorities with very little supervisory control.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address KS Joint Forces Headquarters 2722 SW Topeka Blvd Topeka, KS 66611-1287 US
• Name: Camrey Zeckser
• Phone: 785-646-0507
• Email: [email protected]