THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 INDEFINITE EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a CHAPLAIN, Position Description Number D2465000 and is part of the CO 140 Wing, National Guard. The primary purpose of this position is to manage the WING religious program, and to ensure the free exercise of religion for National Guard personnel and their families.

Duties

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. 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.). 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). 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.). 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Membership in the Colorado Air National Guard.
• Must hold the grade of O-3 or O-4.
• Submit all required documentation.
• For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

Military Grades: O-3 or O-4 1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicants RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet each specialized experience listed below. 3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience. DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each bullet. You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include specialized experience in your resume. Must have at least 36 months of Specialized Experience in the following: 1. Experience that includes 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.

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.

Candidates must be ordained by a religious faith group or denomination that is recognized by the Department of Defense Armed Forces Chaplain Board; be educationally qualified for appointment as a chaplain; meet physical standards; and be otherwise qualified to serve as commissioned officers. Applicants must be commissioned prior to age 40 or be less than age 42 with at least 2 years of prior military service.

Contacts

• Address CO 140 Wing 140 South Aspen Street Buckley SFB Aurora, CO 80011 US
• Name: Lt Col Jeffrey Overstreet
• Phone: (720) 847-8633
• Email: [email protected]