Chaplain

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. Assesses the needs of the various Chaplain Services program customers. Recommends changes to the AMP for the Air Personnel. Ensures program changes are compatible and compliant with policies practices and program goals and objectives established by the Air National Guard Chaplain Corps (NGB/HC). Reviews the AMP to ensure the Mission Essential Tasks List (METL) identified by the commanding officer are addressed and followed. Identifies and secures resources to implement the AMP. Independently develops and implements the various Chaplain Service functions addressed in the AMP.

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.). Coordinates Chaplain Service personnel attendance at conferences workshops and training events such as Chaplain Regional Support Training (CREST) Marriage Enhancement Programs Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training Programs and other training events established by the Air National Guard Chaplain Corps. Upon request coordinated training for supervisory managerial and staff personnel in quality of life programs such as Suicide Prevention Intervention Post-Intervention Workplace Violence Awareness Traumatic Event Management and Critical Incident Management. Coordinates chaplain quality of life programs (e.g. marriage enrichment retreats post-combat recovery and reintegration family reunion briefing stress management briefings etc.)to National Guard personnel and their families. The full-range of administrative and behind-the-scene support may be part of these duties.

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). Responds to the needs of National Guard personnel and family members through both programs and direct care. Employee coordinates chaplain stress management reduction efforts during all phases of the deployment cycle. Procures and maintains adequate religious supplies ensuring their distribution through the coordination efforts of Family Readiness Groups chaplain chaplain assistant and other supporting chaplains.

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.). Coordinates with the Joint Chaplain Emergency Response Team (JCERT) for chaplain support issues situational awareness and communication for chaplain activities. Provides Chaplain Service crisis intervention programs such as on scene support suicide prevention critical event debriefing defusing support follow-up and referral services. Ensures Chaplain Service support for specialized functions such as Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosive Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) Teams Civil Support Teams (CST) National Guard Reaction Force (NGRF) Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Traumatic Event Management (TEM) Combat Operational Stress Control (COSC) and Joint Operations Center (JOC).

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 NGOs.i) Provides spiritual leadership.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Alaska Air National Guard membership is required.
• 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.
• U.S. Citizenship and Secret Clearance is required.
• Bargaining Unit: Non- Bargaining
• APPOINTMENT FACTORS: Excepted/Officer in the Alaska Air National Guard.
• MILITARY GRADE REQUIREMENT: Due to the nature of this position the minimum and maximum military grade is Major (Maj/O-4).
• Incumbent is subject to termination due to loss or reduction in funding for this position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• 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.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• This position may be designated mission essential based on local conditions. Mission essential personnel report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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.s.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE - GS-12: Must have at least 3 years 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 REQUIREMENTS:
Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification. The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise you will not be considered qualified for this position.

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed. Your record of experience training and education must show possession of the knowledge skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.