Director, Religious Education

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. The Religious Education Services GS-1701 occupational series has specific educational requirements which apply to all positions. Education above the high school level must have been completed in a U.S. college, university, or other educational institution that has been accredited by one of the accrediting agencies or associations recognized by the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education. Educational and professional requirements for the GS 11 level: A Master of Religious Education degree or its equivalent from an accredited graduate school OR a Master’s degree of any discipline other than religious education which includes a minimum of 24 documented credits in religious education theory, practice, or spiritual formation. AND A minimum 2 years of documented professional experience leading a religious education program. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Education / Training Program Administration Learning and Program Evaluation Oral Communication Partnering Religious Education Services Written Communication
About the Position: This is an excepted service appointment. If a current federal employee with career or career conditional status is hired for this position, the employee will be required to sign a memorandum of understanding. THIS POSITION REQUIRES APPLICANT TO MEET BOTH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. NO SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE IS ACCEPTABLE. Moving expenses and/or recruitment/relocation incentives MAY be authorized for this position.