Institutional Chaplain

State of Nevada Announces An Open Competitive Recruitment for: Institutional Chaplain. Institutional Chaplains provide and coordinate minitry in a pluralistic setting to persons in one or more State correctional facilities; arrange for and work with representatives of various faiths who conduct specialized ministries or rites at an institution. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. This position is located at High Desert State Prison, in Indian Springs, Nevada. The incumbent works with the Associate Warden in scheduling worship services; and with the Chapel clerk to balance the requests for use of the chapel by the various faith groups; distributing the use of time on a fair basis. Recruits and invites religious leaders and lay persons to come into institutions to assist in providing services, programs, counseling and seminars for individuals and groups with specific and varied religious preferences. Visits all inmates who do not have freedom of movement on the yard and provides for their religious needs to the extent consistent with security and medical; or other limitations defined by the housing units. To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/. In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications): Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in divinity, Hebrew letters, or equivalent training in a recognized faith; two years of experience as a spiritual leader in a recognized faith tradition (such as a minister, priest, rabbi, or imam) in a formal setting (such as in a parish, synagogue, tribe, temple or mosque); and ordination as a spiritual leader with current official endorsement or sponsorship from a locally recognized faith group or national credentials; OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in pastoral counseling, theology, religious studies, or closely related academic field which included two upper-level courses in comparative religion, cultural diversity and psychology or sociology; two Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent interfaith professional education units; three years of experience as a spiritual leader in a recognized faith tradition (such as a minister, priest, rabbi, or imam) in a formal setting (such as in a parish, synagogue, tribe, temple or mosque); and ordination as a spiritual leader with current official endorsement or sponsorship from a locally recognized religious faith group or national credentials. Special Requirements: A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. The Examination: Application Evaluation Exam: The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. Approximate Annual Salary: $61,721.00-$91,496.16. Pay Grade: 34. The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10. In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed. Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location. Department: Corrections, Division: Administrative, Job Class Code: 12.583, Announcement Number: 51196, Recruiter: Kenneth Goodly (725)216-6000, [email protected]. Apply on: https://nvapps.state.nv.us/NEATS/Recruiting/ViewAnnouncement.aep2?recruitmentId=51196.  http://hr.nv.gov. 

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