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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SPECIALIST, GS-1701-09 is to perform under the general supervision of the Installation Chaplain. Responsible for a comprehensive religious education program for children, youth and adults. Responsibilities -Advise the Installation Chaplain regarding Religious Education and Youth Ministry Programs. -Identify and align administrative and logistical support for all Religious education ministry needs to include but not limited to: Sunday Schools, Youth & Adult Bible Studies, and any and all programs/events requiring religious education. -Recruit volunteer workers, coaches and train volunteers to promote effective mission accomplishment for all phases of the religious education and youth ministry program. -Create religious education program/event advertisements and promote activities via the Chapel's Facebook Social media page. 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, General Education and Training Series 1701 IOR & Professional and Scientific Positions Qualification Standards ONLY EXPERIENCE OBTAINED BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have completed 2 years or progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your unofficial transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicants must have a combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this position that has given them the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically, we would find this experience in work within this field that is closely related. To be creditable, the specialized experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07), pay band or equivalent. Specialized experience is described as assisting as a liaison with class leaders to effectively facilitate the execution of Religious Education and youth programs; and/or helps to provide religious education, spiritual renewal, training to congregational laity and public relations to support assigned personnel. 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. Ability to apply the knowledge, principles, methods and regulations for the operation of the religious education program. 2. Ability to recruit volunteers for all phases of religious programs and provide appropriate training as required. 3. Ability to access information and is knowledgeable in working with a personal computer and software programs that include Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Adobe, and Publisher. In addition, be able to learn how to navigate Shared Drive, and other networking platforms used by the Chapel, to include video/teleconferencing technology. 4. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Excellent writing skills are a must. 5. Interpersonal skills, ability to relate well with a wide range of children, youth and adults. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: -Total maximum hours for this position requires (30) hours per week. A weekly office work schedule will be coordinated with the Installation Chaplain to ensure program coordination. Flexibility of schedule is understood and authorized upon Installation Chaplain approval only. -This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children". In accordance with (IAW) Public Law 101-647 Section 231, Public Law 102-190, Section 1094, and DoD Instruction 1402.05, background checks are required. DD Form 2981 Basic Criminal History and Statement of Admission, Installation Records Check, FBI fingerprint, and Tier 1 with a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) checks will be completed on any person selected for this position. Renewal every five years of the Installation Records, FBI Fingerprint and SCHR is required with annual review of DD Form 2981. PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work is mostly sedentary. No special physical demands are involved. There may be some walking, standing, bending, or carrying of light items. WORKING CONDITIONS: The employee works in an adequately lighted and ventilated office environment. Observes normal safety precautions. 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 transcripts with 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 program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN AMENDED TO CLOSE ON 31-MAY-2024. A list of eligible candidates is being established and may be used to fill multiple vacancies for a period of 12 months (or more). This is a TERM position. It is a time limited position, Not-To-Exceed 366 days from Appointment Date. Position may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition and the potential for extensions beyond 6 years is possible. However, the appointment plus extensions may not exceed a total of 8 years. This position may be converted to a permanent, career or career-conditional appointment without further competition as long as all requirements are met. To be eligible for conversion, employee must complete at least 2 years of current continuous service under a term appointment in the competitive service AND employee must have a current performance rating under such modified term appointment of at least fully successful or equivalent. NOTE: Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 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 in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. 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. 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.