Chaplain with Security Clearance

Duties Under the direction of the Catholic priest, 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 parishioner needs. Represents the organization and the Catholic Community to a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Scheduler of Roman Catholic worship, liturgy and pastoral care. In concert with Catholic Priest, Exercises management oversight responsibilities. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments Must be an ordained Catholic deacon in good standing with the Archdiocese of Military Services and must maintain a valid DD 2088 signed by the latter for the duration of employment. Performs other Catholic related duties as assigned by the Catholic priest. Dresses professionally and appropriately in accordance with AMS guidelines. Liturgical garments/vestments will be provided by installation HC Must be able to maintain a good working relationship with staff members and the Catholic Community. Subject to background investigations including STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY REPOSITORY CHECKS (SCHRC). 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. Must remain current in all required training. Duty locations may alternate between Northern Lights and Northern Plains chapels. May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include over-time on holidays, evenings and weekends. May be required to be in an on-call status to respond to emergencies. 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. (Cont. Below) Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. As a professional civilian clergyperson, the deacon will use the title prescribed by his faith group as distinct from a Chaplain. His pastoral care obligations are only to the members (Cont. Below) of his religion and those who deliberately seek his expertise. Accordingly, he will adhere to DoD and Chaplain Corps directives to avoid proselytizing and intentional evangelization of members of other religions. Qualifications Qualification This is a Term position NTE 2 years; the individual selected for this position may be non-competitively extended without further competition. Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position using "Reinstatement" eligibility and if selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position. There are no OPM qualifications for Chaplain Series, 0060. These positions are in the excepted service, and agencies establish their own qualification requirements for them. QUALIFICATIONS FOR GS-0060-09 IAW DoDD 1304.19, "Appointment of Chaplains for the Military Services": Musthave two years of religious leadership experience for an active component appointment to qualify for GS-09, 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. (You must submit copies of college transcripts.) 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 college transcripts.) AND Will be able to get 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: ECCLESIASTICAL ENDORSEMENT will be done after selection, so no letter is required at application stage.) 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: Practical knowledge of Scripture, teachings of the Roman Catholic faith and Canon Law. Knowledge of the role of Catholic clergy in a diverse and pluralistic military religious environment. Ability to oversee a comprehensive Catholic religious education program serving adults and children. Ability to assist in traumatic stress response counseling, pastoral crisis intervention and suicide prevention counseling. Ability to work well with chaplains and religious affairs airmen in an ecumenical/interfaith setting. 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. Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. 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