Description:
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a CHAPLAIN (TITLE 32), Position Description Number NGD1197P02 and is part of the TN ARMY National Guard.
This vacancy is not eligible for membership to a labor organization.
Requirements:
Military Grades : O-3 through O-5
Compatible Military Assignments : 56A
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have a baccalaureate degree (not less than 120 semester hours) and 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: Must have three years of experience, education or training 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 the major functional areas that comprise the total range of chaplaincy work which are (1) the religious ministry, (2) administration, (3) training and (4) research.
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated based on duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.