Chaplain

Air National Guard Units • Bangor, ME

19d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position in the ME 101st Air Refueling Wing Command, National Guard. Located on the Wing Commander's Staff, the Chaplain is the highest full-time level authorized to oversee the full-time chaplain program during non-M-Day days at the location. The role is a senior or staff-level position requiring full professional maturity across the religious programs for which the employee is responsible. It may include supervision of a full-time Enlisted Religious Affairs Person.

The position manages the Wing religious program and ensures the free exercise of religion for National Guard personnel and their families. The Chaplain Service provides spiritual leadership and care to National Guard personnel and their families at home and abroad. Its work integrates religious ministry, leadership advisement, workshops, spiritual care, religious education, and related activities in a pluralistic environment. When directed, ministry may extend to active-duty and reserve-component personnel and their families.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required, including eligibility for immediate membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement.
• Must be eligible for the military grade O4-O5 and have a compatible military assignment as a Chaplain.
• At least 3 years of experience, education, or training involving progressively responsible work in a professional program of spiritual welfare and religious guidance, demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the position.
• A baccalaureate degree of at least 120 semester hours, plus three years of resident graduate study in theology or related subjects (Master of Divinity), or 72 semester hours leading to ecclesiastical certification as a member of the clergy from an approved seminary or graduate school.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Wing Chaplain Services program in accordance with National Guard Chaplain Service goals and objectives.
• Oversee execution of the Airman Ministry Plan (AMP) for Air National Guard personnel; assess customer needs and recommend changes consistent with Air National Guard Chaplain Corps policies and goals.
• Review the AMP to ensure it addresses the commanding officer’s Mission Essential Tasks List (METL), and identify and secure resources to implement it.
• Develop and implement Chaplain Service functions addressed in the AMP.
• Review training strategies for chaplain personnel, quality-of-life programs, and other Chaplain Service constituencies; coordinate attendance at conferences, workshops, and training events.
• Coordinate requested training for supervisory, managerial, and staff personnel on quality-of-life subjects, including suicide prevention and intervention, workplace violence awareness, traumatic event management, and critical incident management.
• Coordinate chaplain quality-of-life programs for National Guard personnel and their families, including marriage enrichment, post-combat recovery and reintegration, family reunion, and stress management programs.
• Ensure chaplain support is provided throughout the deployment cycle, from mobilization through reconstitution, through programs and direct care.
• Coordinate chaplain stress-management efforts throughout all phases of the deployment cycle.
• Procure and maintain religious supplies and coordinate their distribution with Family Readiness Groups, chaplains, chaplain assistants, and other supporting chaplains.
• Coordinate Chaplain Service support during natural and man-made disasters, unit emergencies, and significant national events.
• Provide and/or coordinate religious support for National Guard personnel and their families as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type, and applicants are advised to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior