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Position Description # D1787P02 POSITION DUTIES: This position is located at the Joint Force Headquarters-State. The purpose of this position, Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, is to serve as the full deputy to the Director, Joint Staff. Shares in and assists the chief with respect to all phases of the work of the Joint Staff in managing of National Guard military functions of the Joint Staff and joint military program operations throughout the State.
The incumbent serves as an advisor to the Director and the Adjutant General or designated representative. The incumbent oversees and manages a variety of joint staff programs that include the development, execution and evaluation of programs and policies pertaining to the command, control, operation and management of the Joint functions at State Headquarters level. Program responsibility assigned to this position is managerial and is executive in nature. MAJOR DUTIES: 1.
Serves as a full deputy and fully shares in the management and direction of the administration, coordination, planning, development, execution and supervision of all Joint Staff programs that prepare the state for contingency operations in either a federal or state emergency, to include man-made or natural disasters, and federal military mobilizations. 2.
Incumbent serves as the principal full-time deputy and spokesman of the Joint Staff and acts in the absence of the Director in all Joint Staff matters. Oversees the operations and activities of the Joint Force Headquarters-State functions which include: Manpower and Personnel Directorate (J-1): Responsible for the administration and management of the personnel systems of the National Guard.
This directorate provides guidance and counsel to staff elements and subordinate units regarding all personnel matters. Intelligence Directorate (J-2): Responsible for all intelligence related matters to include, but not limited to, current intelligence, foreign/domestic threat information, situational awareness and Common Operating Picture (COP), intelligence plans, policy and programs, and Security Office operations.
Operations Directorate (J-3): Responsible for providing oversight of military support programs relating to situational awareness, direction, and integration of planning, and joint military/civil support operations for National Guard personnel, the counter drug program, mobilization readiness, and state aviation operations.
Logistics Directorate (J-4): This directorate provides oversight of logistics planning division, maintenance division and the installation management division. Responsible for sustainment of equipment used by National Guard units.
Strategic Plans, Policy, and Interagency Interoperability Directorate (J-5): Responsible for joint future strategic plans, documents and studies on current and future military strategy, execution of National Guard positions regarding international affairs issues, oversight of mobilization planning, and enhancement of National Guard joint force development through war plans.
Command, Control, Communications (J-6), and Computers (C4) Directorate: Responsible for all matters pertaining to C4 systems which support the primary functions involving the collection, transportation, processing, dissemination and protection of information.
Doctrine, Training and Force Development Directorate (J-7): Responsible for joint force development; supporting operational planning; joint doctrine; education and professional development; staff training; exercises; and assessment. Force Structure, Resources, and Assessment Directorate (J-8): The J-8 is responsible for resource management oversight, guidance, policy, procedures, performance metrics and operational contracting. 3.
Reviews and evaluates proposed program and mission changes and impact data prepared by various staff agencies. Prepares and develops policies and directives for joint force mission accomplishment and organizations managed. Analyzes and reviews reports, regulations, directives and correspondence and directs appropriate State headquarters action. 4. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through Joint Staff directors. Incumbent advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. 5.
Reviews and analyzes the State joint force human resources and military programs for recruitment, appointment, assignment and career development of officer, enlisted, technician and civilian personnel to ensure optimum utilization in meeting current service requirements and mobilization capabilities. 6.
Reviews processes and procedures to determine overall effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of activities and programs managed and directs actions to achieve cost savings for administration, operations, and maintenance without compromising required standards of readiness, accuracy and/or safety. 7. Performs other duties as assigned.
If you wish to qualify for this position based on your education, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) or proof of degree with your application package. Failure to provide supporting educational documentation at the time of application will result in an ineligible rating.
patrick.d.chard.mil@army.mil · 304-561-6316
This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Confidential security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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