CHAPLAIN

CHAPLAIN

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Centennial, Colorado

Salary Range: $98811 - $128460 Per Year

Job Summary: 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 CO JFHQ, National Guard. This position is the highest full-time level authorized with oversight over the entire full-time chaplain program during non "M-Day" days at location.

Major Duties:

• Program Management: Manages the State/Territory Chaplain Services program in accordance with National Guard Chaplain Service program goals and objectives. Training: 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.). Readiness and Deployment: 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). Crisis Intervention: 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.). 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 causality events, suicides, etc.). h) Provides information on religious organization, practices and customs, and NGO's. i) Provides spiritual leadership. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Military Grades: O-1 thru O-5 1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet each specialized experience listed below. Resume must be two pages or less. 3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience. 4. If education or a degree is required, you must include transcripts. DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each bullet. You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include specialized experience in your resume. Experience: Must have at least 3 years' of experience that includes 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. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12825907 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. Resumes must be two pages or less as required by the Merit Hiring Plan. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-19