TITLE 32 CHAPLAIN GS-0060-11

TITLE 32 CHAPLAIN GS-0060-11

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Charleston, West Virginia

Salary Range: $74678 - $97087 Per Year

Job Summary: THIS IS A INDEFINITE NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS TECHNICIAN EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

Major Duties:

• Position Description # D1196000 POSITION DUTIES: This position is located in the Office of The Adjutant General, Joint Force Headquarters-State, (JFHQ-ST), Special Staff of the Adjutant General, Office of the Chaplain. This position works under the day to day supervision of the Joint Chief of Staff or the TAG. This position is responsible for the supervision of a full-time Chaplain Assistant. The mission of the National Guard Chaplain Service is to provide unsurpassed spiritual leadership and care to National Guard personnel and their families at home and abroad. The primary purpose of this position is to manage the state National Guard Chaplain Service (NGCS) religious program, and to ensure the free exercise of religion for National Guard personnel and their families. The employee coordinates a program of religious ministries, including workshops, spiritual leadership and care, religious education; and other activities for National Guard personnel and their families. The Chaplain Service ministry is performed cooperatively, and executed in a pluralistic environment. This ministry, when directed by TAG, may be extended to active duty and reserve component military personnel and their families within the State. MAJOR DUTIES: (1) Program Management: Provides full program management services for the State/Territory Chaplain in accordance with National Guard Chaplain Service program goals and objectives. This position represents the first level of independent and responsible professional performance of a religious ministry, but does not represent the degree of professional maturity found at the higher grade levels. (2) 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 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.). (3) Readiness and Deployment: Provides chaplain support serves for 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. (4) Crisis Intervention: Under the Supervision of the Chief of Staff , TAG, and State level Chaplain (on M-Day status), 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.). (5) 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. 6) Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: O1 MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: O4 (DOR cannot be later than 20210618) Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume. You must fully substantiate in your own words that you meet the requirements listed below. When explaining minimum requirements and specialized experience you must give examples. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Explain it in your own words and give examples to be considered for this vacancy. All personnel applying for this position who do not meet the minimum military grade requirement MUST provide the proper signed memorandum from your respective Military Personnel Office (MILPO for ARNG, FSS for ANG) to prove eligibility to obtain the required grade upon accepting the position. ***ENLISTED APPLICANTS ONLY*** All enlisted applicants who exceed the maximum military rank must provide a memorandum explaining if selected for this position, you will accept a voluntary reduction in rank. The memorandum must be submitted WITH your application to be considered for this position. 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Candidates 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

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 of this announcement. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12948716 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. No documents will be accepted after 11:59 PM (EST) of the closing date of the announcement. 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 documents to be included with your application package. 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: 2026-05-28