THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a CHAPLAIN, Position Description Number D1197P02 and is part of the PA Command Admin Office, National Guard. 1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement. Must attend Army Chaplain Officer Basic Course

Duties

As a Chaplain, GS-0060-12, you will manage the State/Territory/Wing Chaplain Services program in accordance with National Guard Chaplain Service program goals and objectives. 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.). Ensure 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). Coordinate 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. Religious rites, sacraments and observances. Religious services (worship, special events, prayer breakfast, weddings, funerals, memorial services, etc.). Officiating at ceremonies (prayers at changes of command, retirements, troop departures, welcome home events, etc.). Pastoral counseling and referral (grief, spiritual formation, conflict resolution, life skills, etc.). Visitation (workplace, hospital, units, etc.). Personnel management issues (conscientious objector, hardship discharges, workplace violence, etc.). Crisis responder (death/casualty notification, casualty affairs officer assistance, mass causality events, suicides, etc.). Provide information on religious organization, practices and customs, and NGO's. Provide spiritual leadership. 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.

Qualifications

APPOINTMENT STATUS: EXCEPTED This is a Dual Status Excepted Service Technician position in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Non-bargaining Position AOC 1: NG Employees at the Command Admin Office AOC 2: Command Admin Office (This includes the State Surgeon Cell, Medical Detachment and Public Affairs Office) AOC 3: NG Employees of the Pennsylvania National Guard AOC 4: All service members of the Pennsylvania National Guard (This includes Traditional Airmen, Temporary Technicians and AGR Personnel) Military Grades: OFFICER: O4-O5 Supervisor for this position is COL Marous *NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Secret Security Clearance EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Applicant must have a baccalaureate degree and have successfully completed three years of resident graduate study in theology or related subjects or 72 semester hours from an approved seminary or graduate school. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Application must indicatehave at least 36 months 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. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled. SPECIAL NOTE: Per the Merit Promotion and Placement Plan (MPP) if there are more than 15 qualified applicants for each position, by category, a KSA board will be convened in accordance with Chapter 4 of the MPP. PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a diverse team of professionals who strengthen our commonwealth by serving our veterans and partners while preparing military personnel to safeguard our way of life. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

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 complete the (Army) Chaplain Officer Basic Course or the (Air Force) Chaplain Orientation Course.


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 PA Command Admin Office Fort Indiantown Gap Annville, PA 17003 US
• Name: HRO Staffing Pennsylvania
• Phone: 717-861-8564
• Email: [email protected]