Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to manage the installation Catholic Program and to assist the Wing Chaplain in fulfilling the Chaplain Corps' mission of ministry to the Roman Catholic personnel at the installation.

Duties

DUTY 1: Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the installation Catholic community, ensuring that the Catholic program complies with legal and regulatory requirements and those of AMS and meets customer needs. DUTY 2: Represents the organization and the Catholic Community to a variety of installation and functional area organizations. DUTY 3: Provider of Roman Catholic worship, liturgy, rites and pastoral care. DUTY 4: Exercises management oversight responsibilities.

Requirements

• Duty locations may alternate between WPAFB Area A and WPAFB Area B.
• Must take an annual spiritual retreat, as required by Canon Law, and participate in biennial AMS convocation.
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required. Subject to background investigations including STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY REPOSITORY CHECKS (SCHRC).
• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations. May be required to travel to accomplish temporary duty assignments on commercial or military aircraft or motor vehicles. Required to possess a current valid driver’s license.
• Recruitment/Relocation incentives may/may not be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position is subject to random drug testing
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Employee must maintain current certifications. Must be able to maintain a good working relationship with staff members and the Catholic Community.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Must be an ordained Roman Catholic priest in good standing with the Archdiocese of Military Services and must maintain a valid DD Form 2088 signed by the latter for the duration of employment.
• Performs other Catholic related duties as assigned by the Installation Chaplain. Dresses professionally and appropriately in accordance with AMS guidelines. Liturgical garments/vestments will be provided by Wing/HC.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• As a professional civilian clergyperson, the priest will use the title prescribed by his faith group as distinct from a Chaplain. His pastoral care obligations are only to the members of his religion and those who deliberately seek his expertise.

Qualifications

Due to the use of 120-day rosters, the period of experience listed below may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree with not less than 120 semester hours (180 quarter hours) from a qualifying educational institution. AND post-baccalaureate graduate degree in the field of theological or related studies from an accredited institution, with not less than 72 semester hours (108 quarter hours) of graduate-level work. Related studies may include graduate courses in Pastoral counseling, social work, religious administration, and similar disciplines when one-half of the earned graduate credits include topics in general religion, world religions, the practice of religion, theology/religious philosophy, ethics, and/or the foundational writings from the applicant's religious tradition. (You must submit copies of official college transcripts.) ECCLESIASTICAL ENDORSEMENT FROM AMS. AMS is the only endorsing agency for Catholic priest GS jobs in the military. Receive ecclesiastical endorsement from a religious organization meeting the administrative qualification of DoDI 1304.28, "The Appointment and Service of Chaplains" SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes two years of religious leadership experience for an active component appointment to qualify for GS-11, you must have professional experience which has demonstrated both practical pastoral knowledge and skill, and ability to minister in a pluralistic setting. AND have a baccalaureate degree with not less than 120 semester hours (180 quarter hours) from a qualifying educational institution. AND post-graduate degree in the field of theological or related studies from an accredited institution, with not less than 72 semester hours (108 quarter hours) of graduate-level work. Related studies may include graduate courses in Pastoral counseling, social work, religious administration, and similar disciplines when one-half of the earned graduate credits include topics in general religion, world religions, the practice of religion, theology/religious philosophy, ethics, and/or the foundational writings from the applicant's religious tradition. (You must submit copies of official college transcripts.) AND ECCLESIASTICAL ENDORSEMENT. Receive ecclesiastical endorsement from a religious organization meeting the administrative qualification of DoDD 1304.19, "Appointment of Chaplains for the Military Services." NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of Scripture, teachings of the Roman Catholic faith and Canon Law. 2. Knowledge of the role of Catholic clergy in a diverse and pluralistic military religious environment. 3. Ability to oversee a comprehensive Catholic religious education program serving adults and children. 4. Ability to assist in traumatic stress response counseling, pastoral crisis intervention and suicide prevention counseling. 5. Ability to work well with chaplains and religious affairs airmen in an ecumenical/interfaith setting. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Wright Patterson AFB 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]