Commands the 155th Chemical Battalion. Responsible for all aspects of leading, training, mobilizing, and deploying the battalion in peacetime and in war. Provides guidance and mentoring to the battalion staff members and subordinate units. Represent the battalion at conferences and functions. Support and execute the battalion’s assigned missions. Maintain the battalion’s readiness for deployment.

Assists the commander in the execution of mission command. Supervises the activities of battalion staff personnel in the S1, S2, S4, and S6. Synchronizes the knowledge management of the battalion staff. Develops subordinate leaders through a professional development program which includes counseling and mentoring. Assumes responsibility for the battalion in the absence of the battalion commander.

Provides management advisory services to all levels of management of situations regarding Human Resources services for federal employees. Oversees the development and administration of state rules and procedures adapted from policies prescribed by the National Guard Bureau and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Responsible for the human resources management of employees dispersed through out the state, engaged in a variety of jobs under the Federal Wage and General Schedule pay systems, as well as military and state pay schedules. Establishes state manpower policies and directs their implementation within NGB policies and authorization. Establishes and ensures implementation of procedures for the administration of the merit placement and promotion plan and other employment tools to include key staff policy and procedures for recruitment, placement, evaluation, and pay determinations. Advises both management and subordinates on matters pertaining to conduct and discipline in regards to the labor management relations program. Directs the initiation and administration of disciplinary and non-disciplinary adverse actions. Manages the overall labor relations issues in a state with diverse labor organizations and a high level of labor activity. Directs the administration of a position classification and position management program with authority delegated to classify local exception supervisory and non-supervisory positions. The position classification and management program includes: position reviews; timely forwarding of appeals with appropriate substantiation; timely implementation of classification packages; publication and implementation of a position management plan; training for supervisors and managers; random desk auditing of positions to verify PD accuracy and classification of the position; preparation and classification of local amendments to PDs, statements of difference for recruiting and local exception position descriptions.

Serves as Deputy Chief, Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) / Bilateral Affairs Officer at the U.S. Office of Defense Cooperation in Serbia to assist in the U.S. peacetime activities with the Serbian Armed Forces. Responsible for the planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution of military to military contacts between the U.S. and Serbia in support of the European Command Military to Military (EUCOM M2M) program. Develops and coordinates the State Partnership Program (SPP) between Serbia and the Ohio National Guard. Assists in the development of the Serbian Armed Forces planning focus areas, objectives, and priorities based on U.S. Embassy Country Team goals. Develops and updates the M2M section of the U.S. ODC Work-Plan. Assists in the development of the U.S. Embassy Country Team Country-Plan. Supports U.S. strategy of peacetime engagement and promotes U.S. Embassy country goals.

Provides management advisory services to all levels of management of situations regarding Human Resources services for federal employees. Oversees the development and administration of state rules and procedures adapted from policies prescribed by the National Guard Bureau and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Responsible for the human resources management of employees dispersed through out the state, engaged in a variety of jobs under the Federal Wage and General Schedule pay systems, as well as military and state pay schedules. Establishes state manpower policies and directs their implementation within NGB policies and authorization. Establishes and ensures implementation of procedures for the administration of the merit placement and promotion plan and other employment tools to include key staff policy and procedures for recruitment, placement, evaluation, and pay determinations. Advises both management and subordinates on matters pertaining to conduct and discipline in regards to the labor management relations program. Directs the initiation and administration of disciplinary and non-disciplinary adverse actions. Manages the overall labor relations issues in a state with diverse labor organizations and a high level of labor activity. Directs the administration of a position classification and position management program with authority delegated to classify local exception supervisory and non-supervisory positions. The position classification and management program includes: position reviews; timely forwarding of appeals with appropriate substantiation; timely implementation of classification packages; publication and implementation of a position management plan; training for supervisors and managers; random desk auditing of positions to verify PD accuracy and classification of the position; preparation and classification of local amendments to PDs, statements of difference for recruiting and local exception position descriptions, etc.

Serves as Deputy Chief, Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) / Bilateral Affairs Officer at the U.S. Office of Defense Cooperation in Serbia to assist in the U.S. peacetime activities with the Serbian Armed Forces. Responsible for the planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution of military to military contacts between the U.S. and Serbia in support of the European Command Military to Military (EUCOM M2M) program. Develops and coordinates the State Partnership Program (SPP) between Serbia and the Ohio National Guard. Assists in the development of the Serbian Armed Forces planning focus areas, objectives, and priorities based on U.S. Embassy Country Team goals. Develops and updates the M2M section of the U.S. ODC Work-Plan. Assists in the development of the U.S. Embassy Country Team Country-Plan. Supports U.S. strategy of peacetime engagement and promotes U.S. Embassy country goals.

Provides management advisory services to all levels of management of situations regarding Human Resources services for federal employees. Oversees the development and administration of state rules and procedures adapted from policies prescribed by the National Guard Bureau and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Responsible for the human resources management of employees dispersed through out the state, engaged in a variety of jobs under the Federal Wage and General Schedule pay systems, as well as military and state pay schedules. Establishes state manpower policies and directs their implementation within NGB policies and authorization. Establishes and ensures implementation of procedures for the administration of the merit placement and promotion plan and other employment tools to include key staff policy and procedures for recruitment, placement, evaluation, and pay determinations. Advises both management and subordinates on matters pertaining to conduct and discipline in regards to the labor management relations program. Directs the initiation and administration of disciplinary and non-disciplinary adverse actions. Manages the overall labor relations issues in a state with diverse labor organizations and a high level of labor activity. Directs the administration of a position classification and position management program with authority delegated to classify local exception supervisory and non-supervisory positions. The position classification and management program includes: position reviews; timely forwarding of appeals with appropriate substantiation; timely implementation of classification packages; publication and implementation of a position management plan; training for supervisors and managers; random desk auditing of positions to verify PD accuracy and classification of the position; preparation and classification of local amendments to PDs, statements of difference for recruiting and local exception position descriptions, etc.

Commander of a Chemical Company consisting of 6 platoons (Recon, BIDS, Decon (x3) and HQ). In addition to maintaining proficiency in the unit's assigned MTOE mission, the 637th Chemical Company provides mass decontamination support as part of the Ohio CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) and the Homeland Response Force (HRF). Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of several million dollars worth of vehicles, weapons and equipment. Develops, implements and supervises collective training programs to ensure the company achieves and maintains a high state of mission readiness and is capable of accomplishing all assigned missions.

Principal advisor to the Commander on personnel issues. Responsibilities include: Monitoring and reporting personnel strength, personnel qualifications and evaluations, personnel assignments, line of duty investigations, security clearances, awards, recruiting and retention and establishment of the garrison operations center. Responsible for the overall supervision of the Battalion S1 Section and its activities. Serves as the Battalion Adjutant.

Has responsibility for servicing both Army and Air National Guard full-time federal employees. Provides support for recruitment and placement, military technician compatibility, permanent change of station moves, pay setting, recruitment and retention allowances, and reduction-in-force. Accomplishes work through the use of a variety of automated personnel systems and programs. Provides advice and support to managers, supervisors, and the Human Resources Officer on recruitment and placement matters for a variety of professional, administrative, technical and clerical occupations GS-09 and below and for wage grade occupations WG-10 and below. Assists in planning and administering the merit promotion and recruitment/placement program. Identifies appropriate qualification standard to be applied, validates hire authority, develops position announcements, locates position applicants, develops candidate evaluation criteria and evaluates candidate eligibility, and refers qualified candidates for selection consideration. Reviews and verifies information on requests for vacancy announcements to assure correctness. Notifies candidates of the results of their application. Maintains necessary documents associated with merit placement, applicant supply, Department of Defense (DoD) Priority Placement Lists, and Over-graded Technician Listings.

Provides armed internal security to U.S. diplomatic and consular facilities to prevent the compromise of classified information and equipment vital to the national security of the Unites States. Provides protection for U.S. citizens and U.S. government property located within designated U.S. diplomatic and consular premises during exigent circumstances, which require immediate aid or action. Physically and mentally capable of enduring a direct counter-intelligence and combat environment, master interior guard procedures, be proficient with security, anti-terrorism, and counter espionage tactics. Knowledgeable in law enforcement techniques, small arms handling and employment, emergency first aide, force continuum, less than lethal application, and entry and access control procedures.

Provides armed internal security to U.S. diplomatic and consular facilities to prevent the compromise of classified information and equipment vital to the national security of the Unites States. Provides protection for U.S. citizens and U.S. government property located within designated U.S. diplomatic and consular premises during exigent circumstances, which require immediate aid or action. Physically and mentally capable of enduring a direct counter-intelligence and combat environment, master interior guard procedures, be proficient with security, anti-terrorism, and counter espionage tactics. Knowledgeable in law enforcement techniques, small arms handling and employment, emergency first aide, force continuum, less than lethal application, and entry and access control procedures.