Chaplain; Title

Overview

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a CHAPLAIN (TITLE 32), Position Description Number NGD
1197P02 and is part of the TN ARMY National Guard.

This vacancy is not eligible for membership to a labor organization.

As a CHAPLAIN
, GS-0060-12
, you will manage the State Chaplain Services program in accordance with National Guard Chaplain Service program goals and objectives. 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.).

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). Under the supervision as listed below, 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:
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 casualty events, suicides, etc.).
• H. Provide information on religious organization, practices and customs, and NGO'2.
• I. Provides spiritual leadership.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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 trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Applicant must complete a Baseline Pre-Placement Screening for General Schedule positions within 30 days of appointment.
• Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate Tricare Reserve Select eligibility.
• 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.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act 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.
• This job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible for maintaining awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal regulatory requirements, your organization and its mission.
• This position is essential based on local conditions. Mission essential personnel report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed and remain on duty during phased or early release.