CHAPLAIN'S ASSISTANT (O/A)

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct administrative and technical support; to provide guidance to clerical and support personnel in the Chaplain function; and to assist Chaplains and lay personnel with special functions and logistical support needs for the JBMDL Chapel Community. Responsibilities Manages funding, purchasing, contracting, manpower, and facilities in order to directly and indirectly support the HC mission. Manage teams and assess capabilities to execute the community care mission. Coordinate with senior Religious Support Team to develop an annual needs assessment for the annual ministry plan, to determine lines of effort, funding, and manpower. Attends weekly staff meetings. Is welcome but not required to participate in HC Readiness training and team-building events. Organizes, trains, develops, and evaluates Chaplain Corps and resource personnel. Collaborate with associated installation helping agencies. Delivers approaches, services, activities, and events via gap analysis (needs assessment) to meet group needs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes general knowledge of a wide variety of religious faiths to include but not limited to Christian, (Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Contemporary, Gospel and Liturgical), Jewish, Islamic and Buddhist; knowledge of general office administrative and clerical procedures to distribute mail, answer telephones, keep appointment calendars, maintain files/office forms, order supplies, and the ability to use office automation software such as word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, database, calendar, email and desktop publishing; skill in coordinating logistical needs for all size groups to include transportation, equipment, supplies, multimedia equipment and lodging; ability to read and interpret and adhere to specific procedural guidelines pertaining to program support, including locally developed equipment operating instructions; ability to support the worship, liturgies, rites and special functions of multiple religions; ability to assist Chaplains and lay personnel with special functions within the chapel community.and logistical support needs. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: General Knowledge of a wide variety of religious faiths to include but not limited to Christian, (Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Contemporary, Gospel and Liturgical), Jewish, Islamic and Buddhist. Knowledge of spelling, punctuation, syntax, and required formats sufficient to identify and correct discrepancies in correspondence and reports. Knowledge of general office administrative and clerical procedures to distribute mail, answer telephones, keep appointment calendars, maintain files/office forms, order supplies, and the ability to use office automation software such as word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, database, calendar, email and desktop publishing. Skill in coordinating logistical needs for all size groups to include transportation, equipment, supplies, multimedia equipment and lodging. Ability to read and interpret and adhere to specific procedural guidelines pertaining to program support, including locally developed equipment operating instructions, where they are directly applicable to work. Ability to support the worship, liturgies, rites and special functions of the above religions without preferential treatment given to one over the other. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing using tact and courtesy. 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 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. 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. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.