Attachment (1)_Performance Work Statement Final.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

PROTESTANT DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (DRE)

GENERAL SERVICES:

The Naval Base Guam Chapel is acquiring non-personal services for a

Director of Religious Education (DRE). The primary purpose of this position is to develop, implement and oversee programs for faith instruction and spiritual development for the faith group as prescribed by the Command Religious Program. These programs may include but are not limited to: Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, Children’s

Church, Youth Groups, Bible Study, adult Christian Education and other special events as required.

1.0 DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITES:

1.1 The Contractor shall coordinate goals, programs and an action plan for a total religious education program that promotes learning for all age levels with a special emphasis on children, young adults, and small groups. These goals, programs and plans shall be conducted in coordination under the Command Chaplain’s supervision.

1.2 The Contractor will assist the Religious Ministry Team (RMT) in conducting faith community needs assessments and will consult with

Chaplain in designing education/formation programs to promote a full range of faith group-specific programs with a special emphasis on children, young adults and small groups.

1.3 The Contractor shall identify, recruit, empower, provide training for, coordinate, supervise, screen, and evaluate religious education volunteers from within the faith communities.

1.4 The Contractor shall coordinate publicity of chapel programs to include production and distribution of flyers, electronic and social media and maintenance of current information of interest to the Command

Religious Program (CRP) on chapel bulletin boards.

1.5 The Contractor shall coordinate special events with advisement from the Chaplain as they relate to the Religious Education Program. Coordinate with other base departments, chapel staff and volunteers for the use of spaces and resources when scheduling events.

1.6 The Contractor shall order, receive, inventory, maintain chapel supplies, and ensure the availability of supplies needed for worship, religious education, and fellowship events as they relate to the Religious

Education Program.

1.7 The Contractor shall attend required chapel staff training and meetings as scheduled, coordinate and collaborate with the Catholic DRE and other Chapel staff regularly.

1.8 The Contractor shall provide assistance and support for all

Religious Education events to include regular service, coordinating the set-up and breakdown of equipment and other chapel items for all events.

1.9 The contractor shall provide routine and recurring services (i.e.

receiving telephone calls, developing bulletins, maintaining chapel schedules, ordering supplies/materials), on which the DRE will work independently. For special activities, events, and planning the DRE will work closely with the Chaplain. Completed work is reviewed for accuracy and compliance with oral and/or written instructions.

1.10 The contractor shall respond to telephone calls, prepare weekly bulletins, coordinate publicity of the chapel programs, and provide assistance for chapel events. The contractor shall require independent judgment in prioritizing workload, resolving conflicting schedules of chapel events.

1.11 The contractor shall serve as a point of contact for community members desiring to receive religious instruction and education through the programs of the Naval Base Guam Chapel. The religious education program, related services and events coordinated by this position contribute to the morale of the military members.

1.12 The contractor shall be required to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted in order to set up and break down chapel equipment for chapel events.

2.0 WORKLOAD SERVICE HOURS: The contractor shall provide total service workload hours NTE 1040/hours, with not more than 20 hours/week. There will be exceptions to that workload limit based on events aligning with the Christian calendar (i.e. Vacation Bible School (VBS), Christmas, Easter, …) Time required of DRE will vary greatly due to the nature of their position. Due to worship services, the contractor will be required to work on weekends and holidays. Time spent participating at faith group functions outside the capacity of DRE such as attending a worship service or facilitating a Bible Study cannot be credited as service unit hours.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP):

Base Contract: 11 December 2023 – 10 December 2024.

Option Year One: 11 December 2024 – 10 December 2025.

Option Year Two: 11 December 2025 – 10 December 2026.

Option Year Three: 11 December 2026 – 10 December 2027.

Option Year Four: 11 December 2027 – 10 December 2028.

3.0 QUALIFICATIONS:

a. The Contractor shall possess two years demonstrated experience in RE or in a chapel or church leadership position.

b. The Contractor shall have at least high school education (or equivalent) and experience as an educator.

c. The Contractor shall be a person of Christian faith, active in personal devotion and prayer, and a regular participant in corporate worship services.

d. The Contractor shall be fluent in English; oral and written, grammar, punctuation and spelling.

e. The Contractor shall possess appropriate interpersonal skills to assist all levels of military active duty, retired, dependents of various military service branches, chapel staff, Protestant Advisory Council members, and all who participate in chapel services or program.

f. The Contractor shall conduct all business in a professional, sensitive and confidential manner.

g. The Contractor shall be proficient in using computers and programs, to include Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and

PowerPoint), social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) along with types of documents such as bulletins, chapel flyers and reports.

h. The Contractor shall possess the basic knowledge of supply inventory, accounting and coordination of equipment sufficient to adequately manage chapel supplies and offering funds.

i. The Contractor performing services under this contract must have access to Naval Base Guam (NBG) and may be required to provide necessary materials to obtain access to NBG such as favorable GPD background check and proof of US citizenship or valid work permit.

4.0 BACKGROUND CHECK: This contract will be awarded on a provisional basis until a thorough Criminal History Background Check is performed per Public

Law 101-647, Section 231, Crime Control Act of 1990, DODI 1402.5, Criminal

History Background Checks on Individuals in Child Care Services, AFI 31-

501 Background checks/Investigations and Naval Base Guam, CID, Background

Investigations. The background check will be coordinated by the Command

Chaplain and includes an Installations Records Check and a Child Care

National Agency Check and Inquiries. Unfavorable response on either check will result in immediate termination of position.

5.0 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICES:

5.1 The Contractor will be coordinate with the Command Chaplain and/or

Senior Enlisted Leader. Activities and services are subject to advisement by the Chaplain, Leading Chief Petty Officer, Command Chaplain, Executive Officer and Commanding Officer.

5.2 The Contractor performing services under this work statement is an independent contractor who is responsible for accounting and payment of social security taxes, federal income taxes, state income taxes, unemployment insurance premiums, and tort liability.

5.3 Service units to be paid under the contract will be based upon actual work performed by the Contractor and accepted by the government.

6.0 INVOICING:

6.1 The Contractor shall invoice based upon actual work performed and accepted by the government. Invoice(s) shall be submitted electronically via the government Wide Area Workflow System. Payments shall be made by

EFT.

7.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The Contractor shall perform services at Naval

Base Guam Chapel Bldg. 1984, but may involve travel to other locations on and off base.