CHAPLAIN

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.Qualifications:(Conditions of Employment Continued):

• As a civilian clergyperson, the incumbent may not use the title "chaplain" in association with the performance of his duties. The incumbent may only minister to members of his own faith group to avoid proselytization or evangelization of those of other faiths and may not perform unit engagement or leadership advisement, as these duties may only be performed by military chaplains.

Must be an ordained Roman Catholic priest in good standing with the Archdiocese of Military Services and must maintain a valid DD Form 2088 signed by the latter for the duration of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR GS-0060-11 (IAW DoDD 1304.19, "Appointments of Chaplains for the Military Services"): Applicants must have two years of religious leadership experience for an active component appointment to qualify for GS-11, you must have professional experience which has demonstrated both practical pastoral knowledge and skill, and ability to minister in a pluralistic setting.

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Applicants must 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.)

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Applicants must have a 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.)

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ECCLESIASTICAL ENDORSEMENT. Receive ecclesiastical endorsement from a religious organization meeting the administrative qualification of DoDD 1304.19, "Appointment of Chaplains for the Military Services." Ecclesiastical endorsement means a written statement, signed by the designated endorsing official of an ecclesiastical endorsing organization certifying that an individual is in good standing with the faith group or denomination and, in the opinion of the endorsing official, is qualified to perform the full range of ministry, including all sacraments, rites, ordinances, rituals, and liturgies required by members of the faith group. NOTE: This letter will be required after tentative offer has been extended as part of the Onboarding process once selection has been made. Applicants ARE NOT required to provide the Ecclesiastical Endorsement as part of their application.

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:

1. Knowledge of Scripture, teachings of the Roman Catholic faith and Cannon Law.
2. Knowledge of the role of a Catholic chaplain in a diverse and pluralistic military religious environment
3. Ability to oversee a comprehensive Catholic religious education program serving 520 adults and children.
4. Ability to provide Critical Incident Stress Management, Pastoral Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention.
5. Ability to work with chaplains and religious affairs specialists in an ecumenical/interfaith setting.

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 programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.Employment Type: OTHER